Hakon Invest AB

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) Today Hakon Invest acquired the Kopsch family's shares in Cervera. The transaction involved 33% of the capital and votes in Cervera. As a result of this deal, Hakon Invest increases its holding from 48% to 81% of the capital and votes. Hakon Invest made a cash payment of SEK 30 M for 33% of the shares. Hakon Invest intends to sell up to 5 percentage points to the other shareholders at the same price per share.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) Hakon Invest is investing an additional SEK 45 M in Hemmabutikerna AB by subscribing for newly issued shares. Hakon Invest's holding will thus increase from 61% to 89% of the capital and voting rights in the company. The remaining shares in Hemmabutikerna, which are one the leading white goods retailers in Sweden, are owned by independent retailers.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) January 1 - September 30, 2008

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) Hakon Invest will release its interim report for the period January - September on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 and, consequently, is extending an invitation to a press and analyst meeting.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) In the CDP's annual survey of how stock market-listed companies deal with the climate issue, Hakon Invest received a shared sixth-place ranking among Nordic companies. A total of 110 companies in the Nordic region participated in the survey.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) ICA-handlarnas Förbund, SEB Fonder and Handelsbanken Fonder were the three largest shareholders of Hakon Invest as per September 12, 2008, and have therefore had the opportunity to appoint members to the company's Nomination Committee. ICA-handlarnas Förbund and SEB Fonder have exercised their right to appoint members to the Nomination Committee, while Handelsbanken Fonder has abstained from its right. The right to appoint a member was thereby passed on to the next largest owner, Swedbank Robur fonder, which has exercised its right to appoint.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) On October 20, 2008, Hakon Invest purchased 1,987,000 shares in Hemtex AB. Hakon Invest thereafter owns 7,755,138 shares in Hemtex AB, corresponding to an ownership share of 26.4% of the capital and votes in the company.

Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) Göran Blomberg has been appointed the new CFO of Hakon Invest. Göran Blomberg's most recent position is with the retail company RNB Retail and Brands, where he has worked as CFO for the past ten years.

Hakon Invest AB Improved operating profit during the second quarter despite slowdown

Hakon Invest AB Hakon Invest will release its interim report for the period January - June on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 and, consequently, is extending an invitation to a press and analyst meeting.