According to a prior contract signed by AS Ekspress Grupp a number of purchased shares has increased from 4049 to 7266, which makes ca 93% of AS Maaleht share capital. The exact number of purchased shares will be announced in two weeks, after which the purchase agreement will be confirmed. The purchase agreement enters into force after Estonian Competion Board's approval. For further information please contact: Priit Leito Director Ekspress Group Telephone: +372 669 8080 E-mail: priit@egrupp.ee