The acceptance period for the Public Offer for shares in Stork N.V. by London Acquisition B.V. ended on 14th of January 2008 with shareholders representing 98% of outstanding share capital of Stork NV. tendering their shares. London Acquisition has today announced that the remaining conditions to the Public Offer have been satisfied and the Public Offer has subsequently been declared unconditional. The Public Offer being declared unconditional by London Acquisition B.V. is one of three conditions for Marel Food Systems hf. for acquiring Stork Food Systems. The other two are, the advice of Stork Works council and clearance for the intended transaction from anti trust authorities. Conclusion about those conditions are expected by mid March 2008. The value of LME in the books of Marel Food Systems at the end of third quarter was based on the price of Stork N.V. shares of 45,70 per share. The sale of the holding in LME was based upon the price of 48,40 per share. In addition, financing and deal cost for the holding occurred in fourth quarter.