FCMC has approved launch of AS "Lode" mandatory and final share buyback offer on 10.08.2007. See attaached the mandatory buyback offer prospectus. Unofficial translation by RSE. J. Brazovskis Finanšu un kapitāla tirgus komisijas priekšsēdētāja vietnieks D.Birīte 67774829 Daiga.Birite@fktk.lv