Kimmo Väkiparta resigns as CEO of BE Group


Kimmo Väkiparta has informed the Board of Directors that he wishes to resign
from his position as President and CEO of BE Group.

"My task was primarily to significantly strengthen the Group's competitiveness
through various cost reduction programs. This task is now completed and
therefore I think it is time for a more market-oriented CEO to take over", says
Kimmo Väkiparta.

"I want to thank Kimmo for his contribution. He has been CEO during a tough time
for the industry", says Chairman Anders Ullberg.

A recruitment process for the appointment of a new CEO has started and the Board
of Directors has appointed Lars Engström, former President and CEO of Munters,
as acting President and CEO with effect from 25 August 2014.

For further information, please contact:
Anders Ullberg, Chairman of the Board of BE Group Tel: +46 (0)70 632 63 71

BE Group, listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm exchange, is a trading and service
company in steel and other metals. BE Group provides various forms of service
for steel, stainless steel and aluminium applications to customers primarily in
the construction and engineering sectors. In 2013, the Group reported sales of
SEK 4.0 Bn. BE Group has about 800 employees, with Sweden and Finland as its
largest markets. The head office is located in Malmö, Sweden. Read more about BE
Group at www.begroup.com

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