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| | Copenhagen, 7 May 2009 |
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Aktieselskabet Dampskibsselskabet Torm - change of name to TORM A/S
The change of name below will be implemented on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen A/S as per
13 May 2009.
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| ISIN: | DK0060082915 |
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| Previous name: | D/S Torm |
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| New name: | TORM |
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| Unchanged short name: | TORM |
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The change of name has been registered with the Danish Commerce and Companies
Agency.
For further information, please contact: Asta Jepsen, Surveillance, tel. +45 33
93 33 66
