FöreningsSparbanken over 98 per cent in Hansabank

FöreningsSparbanken now holds more than 98 per cent of the shares in Hansabank. This can be concluded after the offer period, which ended on Monday. Remaining shares will be bought over the market or squeezed out in accordance with Estonian law. ”It is very satisfying that we have reached our goal to acquire Hansabank, which constitutes an important cornerstone in our international strategy”, says Carl Eric Stålberg, Executive Chairman of FöreningsSparbanken. For further information: Carl Eric Stålberg, Executive Chairman, FöreningsSparbanken,phone +46 8 585 912 96 Jan Lidén, President and CEO, FöreningsSparbanken, phone +46 8 585 922 27 Henrik Kolga, Head of Corporate Communications, FöreningsSparbanken, phone +46 708 11 13 15