Regulatory approvals received in Perstorp offer

Sydsvenska Kemi AB has received all necessary approvals from the relevant authorities to complete the acquisition of Perstorp AB.

Clearance from the European Commission has been given earlier. In addition, necessary approvals from other relevant authorities have now been received.
These regulatory approvals mean that one of the conditions for the Perstorp offer has been fulfilled.
– It is satisfying that the whole regulatory process has now been successfully completed, and in such a short time period, comments Harald Mix, CEO of Sydsvenska Kemi.

For further information, please contact:

Harald Mix, CEO of Sydsvenska Kemi, +46 8 678 95 00
Anne Holm Rannaleet, Information Director of Industri Kapital, +46 8 678 95 00

Stockholm, 28 May, 2001
Sydsvenska Kemi AB
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