GOTEBORG, Sweden, March 13, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo AB (Nasdaq:VOLVY) (Other OTC:VOLVF) (Other OTC:VOLAF) hereby invites the media to attend a press conference to announce Volvo's intention to make a public offer for Bilia's truck and construction equipment operations.
Time: 12 p.m. Place: Bilia Head Office, Norra Langebergsg. 3 (Sisjon), Gothenburg Tel No: +46-31-709 55 00
During the press conference, Volvo will be represented by Chief Executive Officer Leif Johansson and by the President of Volvo Trucks, Jorma Halonen. Bilia will be represented during the conference by the Chairman of the Board, Jacob Palmstierna, and the company's Chief Executive Officer, Heinrich Blauert.
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