Birgitta Johansson-Hedberg Will Not Stand for Re-Election to AB Lindex Board of Directors


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Birgitta Johansson-Hedberg, chairman of AB Lindex board since 1993, will not stand for re-election.

"I will take up as president and CEO of Svenska Lantmannen, a position which will require most of my time. Therefore I have decided to step down as chairman of the Lindex board," says Birgitta Johansson-Hedberg.

The Nomination Committees proposal for members of AB Lindex board of directors, will be presented in the notice to the Annual General Meeting.

AB Lindex (publ)



 For further information, please contact:
 Birgitta Johansson-Hedberg Mobil: +46 702 18 02 83
 Ulrika Danielson, Director of Corporate Communications 
 Tel: +46 739 50 05 
 Mobil: +46 709 50 16 13

The Lindex Group consists of two retail chains: Lindex, which has 315 stores in the Nordic market and 25 stores in Germany, and Twilfit, which has 58 stores in Sweden. The Group's business areas are Lingerie, Ladies' Wear and Children's Clothing.

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