Opticom ASA announces that it has been advised by Eidos Plc. (Eidos) that it has sold 1,140,000 shares of Opticom ASA (Opticom) Eidos further confirm that it will retain the balance of its shareholding for at least a further 12 months. This transaction does not effect the Eidopt ASA joint venture between Eidos and Opticom`s subsidiary company Thin Film Electronics ASA. Eidos retains 336,052 shares in Opticom.
The Executive Directors, Thomas Fussell and Robert Keith and Credit Suisse First Boston (International) AG have each bought 380,000 shares at NOK 1,100 per share.
Following the purchase of Opticom shares above, Robert Keith has a direct shareholding of 1,054,675 shares in Opticom and Thomas Fussell has a direct shareholding of 1,054,675 shares in Opticom. In addition both Robert Keith and Thomas Fussell have a beneficial interest in 1,681,954 Opticom shares owned by Charles Street International Limited. Credit Suisse First Boston (International) AG has a beneficial shareholding of 380,000 shares.
(combined from notices 24 March, 27 March)