FL Group divests its shares in Finnair


Reykjavik, Iceland, 31 March 2008, FL Group (OMX: FL), has sold all of its
16.25 million shares in Finnair, corresponding to 12.69% of the company's
issued share capital. The total value of the transaction amounts to ISK 13.6
billion (EUR 114 million). 

Jón Sigurdsson, CEO FL Group:
“The divestment of our remaining stake in Finnair is consistent to the ongoing
restructuring of our investment portfolio. After the sale, FL Group holds no
shares in listed airline companies. We are focusing on our core investment
fields in banking (Glitnir bank), insurance (TM) and property (Landic
Property), along with a number of private equity investments.” 

Financial impact
Total realised loss resulting from the sale is approximately ISK 1.7 billion
(EUR 14.2 million) in 1Q 2008. 



For further information:

FL Group
Julius Thorfinnsson
Corporate Communications	
Tel:  (+354) 591 4400 / 896 6612
E-mail: julius@flgroup.is
Website: www.flgroup.is

 
About FL Group 
FL Group is an international investment company with core investments in
banking, insurance and property. Total assets at year end 2007 amounted to ISK
422 billions, with total shareholder equity of ISK 156 billion and an equity
ratio of 36.9%.  FL Group's core investments include Glitnir bank,
Tryggingamidstodin (TM) and Landic Property along with a number of private
equity companies. For more information visit www.flgroup.is. 
  
With head office in Reykjavik and an office in London, FL Group invests in
companies worldwide.  The Company is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange in
Reykjavik, Iceland (OMX: FL), with over 4,000 shareholders.