Sampo plc agreed on 9 November 2006 to sell all Sampo Bank plc's shares to Danske Bank A/S for a cash consideration of 4,050 million euros. The necessary official permits, upon which the transaction is conditional, have been obtained today.
SAMPO PLC
Jarmo Salonen
Head of Investor Relations
Tel. +358 10 516 0030
For additional information, please contact:
Jarmo Salonen, tel. +358 10 516 0030
Distribution:
Helsinki Stock Exchange
The principal media
Financial Supervision Authority
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