Hakon Invest publishes the 2008 Annual Report

Hakon Invest is today publishing its annual report for 2008 (Swedish
version) on its website www.hakoninvest.se. Distribution of a printed
version of the Swedish annual report will start during the week
beginning March 30, 2009. If you wish to receive the printed annual
report, please contact us by e-mail at arsredovisning@hakoninvest.se.
An English version of the annual report will be published on the
website during the week beginning March 30, 2009, and be available in
printed form two weeks later.

For further information, please contact:
Head of Investor Relations
Pernilla Grennfelt
tel. +46-8-55 33 99 55

Hakon Invest, which is listed on Nasdaq OMX in Stockholm, conducts
active and long-term investment operations in retail-oriented
companies in the Nordic region. Hakon Invest owns 40% of ICA AB, the
Nordic region's leading retail company with a focus on food. The
portfolio also includes shares in Forma Publishing Group, Kjell &
Company, Hemma, Cervera, inkClub and Hemtex. Further information
about Hakon Invest is available at www.hakoninvest.se.