FöreningsSparbanken has reached over 90 per cent in Hansabank

FöreningsSparbanken AB has purchased additional shares in AS Hansapank over the market, received acceptances to the takeover offer by shareholders as well as written assurances and stated intentions about accepting the takeover offer. Together with FöreningsSparbanken’s initial holding in Hansabank, these represent over 90 per cent of the total number of shares. The offer period ends on 4 April 2005. For further information, please contact: Henrik Kolga, Head of Corporate Communications, FöreningsSparbanken, phone +46 708 11 13 15