GOTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo (Nasdaq:VOLVY) (Other OTC:VOLVF) (Other OTC:VOLAFK) would like to remind you about the press conference in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group's third-quarter interim report at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2003, at Volvo's head office in Goteborg. The press conference will be held in English on this occasion and will be broadcast live on the Internet.
Volvo will be represented at the press conference by CEO Leif Johansson, among other Volvo executives. The press conference will be webcast live via volvo.com and it will also be possible to participate and ask questions via telephone. Those who wish to participate in the press conference by telephone must be registered in advance with Investor Relations or Media Relations. However, no registration is required to view the press conference on the Internet. Clear instructions will be provided on the Volvo website regarding how to participate in the press conference.
Volvo's interim report is scheduled to be released at about 7:30 a.m. on October 23. Since the press conference is being broadcast on the Internet, it will be held on this occasion in English. However, it is naturally acceptable to ask questions in Swedish - these will then be translated before being answered in English. Volvo's CEO and the other members of Volvo Group management will be available as usual for individual interviews after the press conference.
The separate teleconference for analysts that starts at 3:30 p.m. will also be webcast via volvo.com.
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For further information and to register, contact: Media Relations: Marten Wikforss +46 31 66 11 27, +46 705 59 11 49 Investor Relations: Fredrik Brunell +46 31 66 11 91, +46 705 59 10 91
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