STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of Pergo has been contacted by an investor who has expressed interest to investigate the conditions for an acquisition of Pergo.
The discussions are in an early stage, and at this point in time it is unclear if, and if so how, these discussions will be finalized.
Further information will be given if and when there are any substantial results from the discussions.
Trelleborg 2004-02-23 Pergo AB Corporate Communications
Pergo is a laminate flooring company with leading market positions, particularly in Europe and the US. Net sales amounted to MSEK 2,799 (3,194) in full-year 2003 and the number of employees was 795 (784) as at December 31, 2003. Pergo developed laminate flooring at the end of the 1970s and launched the product in Europe during the 1980s. The company started sales in the US in 1994 and later, to a smaller degree, in Asia in and Latin America. The company's products have been marketed under the Pergo(R) brand name since 1989. The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange's O-list. For further information about Pergo, please visit our homepage www.pergo.com.
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