Ericsson receives acceptances and purchases shares representing 70 percent of Tandberg Television's shares


In the voluntary public cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares
in Tandberg Television,  (NASDAQ:ERIC)  Ericsson has received
acceptances regarding about 58 percent of the outstanding shares in
Tandberg Television (OSE:TAT).

The received acceptances and the 9,880,050 shares already purchased
by Ericsson represent about 70 percent of the outstanding shares in
Tandberg Television. The number of acceptances may be altered due to
possible corrections and changes following registration with the
Verdipapier sentralen (VPS).

Soon after expiry of the extended offer period Friday 17 March 16:30
CET, Ericsson will announce whether the 90 percent condition for the
offer has been met. If no, Ericsson will decide whether to withdraw
the offer or waive this condition.

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communications through its continuous technology leadership.
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is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the
world.

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