Handelsbanken publishes a Fact Book

Handelsbanken is publishing a Fact Book as a supplement to its other
information material. In addition to the latest quarterly figures,
the Fact Book contains quarterly historical figures.

The Bank intends to update the Fact Book every quarter in conjunction
with publication of its interim reports.

The Fact Book can also be downloaded from the Bank's website at
www.handelsbanken.se/ireng.


Further information is available from:
Mikael Hallåker, Head of Investor Relations     +46 8 - 701 2995
Lars Kenneth Dahlqvist, Investor Relations       +46 8 - 701 1018