Arco Vara increased shareholding in its agency operations in Romania


Subsidiary of Arco Vara, Arco Real Estate AS, acquired from the second
shareholder IPC Romania OÜ its holding in Arco Rumeenia Valduste OÜ. The latter
is a holding vehicle for Arco Real Estate Consulting SRL - agency business in
Romania. After the deal Arco Real Estate AS has 100% in Arco Rumeenia Valduste
OÜ. 

According to the head of service division and management board member Mr. Avo
Rõõmussaar its important to have a clear vision in developing Arco's business
model in Romania. Parties will not publish deal price. 

Arco Vara AS is a listed integrated property developer, constructor, broker and
investment manager in the Baltic countries, undergoing a CEE expansion with
presence established in Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania. Its 2007 1HY revenues
were 31 mln euros and net profit 14,5 mln euros. 

1 EUR=15,6466 EEK

Additional information:
Heigo Metsoja
Head of Investor Relations
+372 6144 654
heigo.metsoja@arcovara.ee
http://www.arcorealestate.com