Investor underwrites SEK 1 bn. of Husqvarna's rights issue of approximately SEK 3 bn.

Investor underwrites SEK 1 bn. of Husqvarna's rights issue of approximately SEK
3 bn. 

Investor AB has agreed to underwrite SEK 1 bn., corresponding to around one
third of Husqvarna's rights issue of approximately SEK 3 bn. announced today.
This amount includes Investor's pro rata share of approximately SEK 460 m. The
additional subscription of approximately SEK 540 m. is provided through an
underwriting agreement and will lead to shares being acquired only if the shares
offered in the rights issue are not fully subscribed. Investor receives an
underwriting fee in line with market conditions for the guarantee above pro
rata. 

Husqvarna's rights issue is fully underwritten. 

In a comment, Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Investor says: "Husqvarna has
strong market positions and is well positioned for future profitable growth. The
demand situation, not the least for consumer products, is highly uncertain at
the moment. At the same time, in the current market environment interesting
business opportunities may appear. All in all, we believe it is value creating
to strengthen Husqvarna's financial position at this point. Also after this
investment Investor will have a strong financial position, enabling attractive
investments.” 

INVESTOR AB

For further information:

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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