GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 7, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- In accordance with its previous strategic decision, Bure continues to reduce its involvement in the venture capital sector. Today, Bure has sold 50 per cent of its holding in Innovationskapital's fund III to Tredje AP-fonden. The participation consists of a company portfolio and future investment undertakings of SEK 102M.
The sale generates a book gain of SEK 3M and strengthens Bure's liquidity by SEK 12M.
Bure Equity AB (publ)
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