The main shareholder Invalda AB intends to transfer 20.3 % of Sanitas AB shares. On October 27, 2008 Invalda AB announced that on October 24, 2008 it has signed an agreement regarding transfer of 6 314 502 shares, i. e. 20.3 % of share capital,of Sanitas AB for the total price of EUR 30 m. The final closing of the deal should take place on the first quarter of 2009 when approval of competition authorities is obtained and other actions stated in the agreement are fulfilled. Invalda AB will announce more information about the deal as soon as the deal is closed. After closing of the deal Invalda AB intends to own no less than 25 % of Sanitas AB shares. Jurist Alina Nausedaite + 370 37 20 06 62