- Redemption period ends


The redemption period for the shares in Alfesca hf. ended at 12:00 p.m. on
Thursday, 24 September 2009. Shares held by other shareholders than those
comprising the Consortium will be transferred to Lur Berri Iceland ehf. and
payment for the shares will be made by 29 September 2009 into accounts in
accordance with received share transfer forms or into individual escrow
accounts at Nýi Kaupþing banki hf. After the redemption, Lur Berri Iceland ehf.
and the members of the Consortium will own 99.43% of Alfesca hf.'s issued share
capital and control all of the company's voting rights as Alfesca hf. holds own
shares amounting to 0.57% of the issued share capital.