Saab has acquired 99% of the shares in Celsius
28 February 2000
Saab has acquired 99 percent of the shares in Celsius and completes the offer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 25, 2000--The offer by Saab AB to acquire all of the shares in Celsius AB has been accepted to such an extent that Saab now controls approximately 99 percent of the shares and 99 percent of the votes in Celsius.All the conditions for the offer by Saab as stated in the offer document dated 30 November 1999 have therefore been met and Saab will subsequently complete the offer. Saab intends to commence a compulsory acquisition procedure shortly to acquire the remaining outstanding shares in Celsius. Saab intends to accept offers from shareholders in Celsius to acquire shares in Celsius on the market for not more than SEK 179. Such purchases may cease without further notice.
Settlement for the shares submitted during the acceptance period will commence on 3 March 2000.
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