Hakon Invest ranked second best in annual CDP survey

In the CDP's annual survey of how stock market-listed companies
manage the climate issue, Hakon Invest was ranked second among Nordic
companies. A total of 128 companies in the Nordic region participated
in the survey.

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked listed companies
globally based on accounting practices for carbon dioxide emissions.
The Nordic survey, which has been carried out for the third
consecutive year, is based on a number of questions concerning
climate change. In all, 128 companies responded to the questionnaire,
and of these, Hakon Invest - through ICA's environmental work -
received a second place ranking in the Nordic region. This represents
an improvement compared with 2008 when Hakon Invest received a shared
sixth-place ranking. Hakon Invest's responses to the questionnaire
pertain only to ICA's operations.

One of the ICA Group's overarching strategies is to contribute to
positive, sustainable development in society. A key target is to cut
the ICA Group's known climate impact by 30% by 2020, compared with
2006. In line with this target, active work is being conducted in all
parts of ICA. For more information about ICA's sustainability
initiatives, visit www.ica.se.

"We are proud of our continued progress within climate and
environmental issues. These are strategically important questions for
ICA and naturally there is scope for further improvements. The result
from the CDP survey shows that ICA's climate and environmental
initiatives rest on a firm foundation," says Kerstin Lindvall, Head
of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility at ICA.
Hakon Invest endeavors to achieve environmentally and socially
sustainable strategies that meet consumers' expectations.

"It is gratifying that Hakon Invest, as a result of ICA's work, has
received this top ranking. This proves that the work under way in our
holdings related to sustainability is heading in the right direction.
Sound sustainability initiatives are essential if retail companies
are to earn and retain consumer confidence," says Anna-Karin
Liljeholm, General Counsel and responsible for sustainability
initiatives at Hakon Invest.

For further information, please contact:

Head of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility, ICA AB
Kerstin Lindvall
tel +46 8 561 502 90

General Counsel, Hakon Invest
Anna-Karin Liljeholm
tel +46 8 55 33 99 06

Hakon Invest, which is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, conducts
active and long-term investment operations in retail-oriented
companies in the Nordic region. Hakon Invest owns 40% of ICA AB, the
Nordic region's leading retail company with a focus on food. The
portfolio also includes shares in Forma Publishing Group, Kjell &
Company, Hemma, Cervera, inkClub and Hemtex. Further information
about Hakon Invest is available at www.hakoninvest.se.