Equities: Adjustment of IBS AB in OMX Stockholm Benchmark Index (186/08)

According to a Press release published August 19, 2008 it is announced that Deccan Value Advisors Fund L.P. has obtained 69.8 per cent of the capital and about 77.0 per cent of the voting rights of the shares in IBS AB. Deccan Value Advisors Fund L.P. also announces that they will pursue the offer.  

OMX Stockholm Benchmark is free float adjusted to accurately reflect the investabilitiy of the underlying securities of the index. The changed ownership constitutes an event that has a considerable impact on the investability of IBS AB. OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm will therefore adjust the free float in accordance with Rule 5.1 of  ”Rules for the Construction and Maintenance of the NOREX Exchanges´ All-Share, Sector and Benchmark Indices”. 

The free float factor for  IBS AB (IBS B) will be changed after close of business on August 20, 2008. The free float factor for IBS B will change from 95 per cent (0.95) to 35 per cent (0.35). New number of shares for IBS B (SE0000106759) included in the calculation of OMX Stockholm Benchmark index from business start on August 21, 2008 will be 42 240 465 shares.