Change in holding in OMHEX


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Handelsbanken announced yesterday that they have increased their holding in OM HEX AB by 587 320 shares in the funds that they manage. The total holding in OM HEX AB now amounts to 6 042 252 shares, which represents 5.23 percent of the shares (previous holding represented 4.72 percent).

For further information and comments, please contact

Anna Rasin, VP Marketing & Communications, OMHEX +46 8 405 66 12

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