Equities: Adjustment of OMX Stockholm Benchmark index due to the split and redemption procedure in Sandvik AB (125/07)

Due to the split 2:1 and mandatory redemption of one share for cash payment of SEK 3 in Sandvik AB, Stockholm Stock Exchange will act and adjust Sandvik (SAND, SE0000667891) in accordance to the “Rules for the Construction and Maintenance of the NOREX Exchanges´ All-Share, Sector and Benchmark Indices”, rule 5.5 and 5.7.1 (valuation method).

The start price for SAND in index calculation on the ex-day May 18, 2007 will be adjusted by calculated theoretical price after redemption based on last traded price on May 16, 2007. The number of SAND shares in index calculation on the ex-day will be unchanged.