Comment on speculation on potential capital issuance

Comment on speculation on potential capital issuance 

With reference to today's press release from SEB stating that they are
considering a capital issuance, we confirm that we as the largest shareholder of
SEB support this process. 

No further comments will be given at this time.  


Contact persons:

Fredrik Lindgren, Head of Corporate Communications
+46 8 614 2031, +46 735 524 2031

Oscar Stege Unger, Head of Investor Relations
 +46 8 614 2059, +46 70 624 2059


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Investor AB is the largest industrial holding company in northern Europe. For
almost a century, Investor's business concept has been to generate solid
long-term returns by investing in companies with attractive potential for value
creation. We are an active owner who applies our experience, knowledge and
network to develop both listed and unlisted holdings and make them
best-in-class. Investor conducts investment activities from Northern Europe, the
United States and Asia.