Täby, Sweden, October 23, 2009 - Micronic Laser Systems AB (listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm, in the category Small cap, Information Technology: MICR). In accordance with previous decision at Micronic´s annual general meeting 2009 a nomination committee consisting of, at the end of August, the four largest shareholders and the chairman of the board should be appointed. The nomination committee shall for the AGM 2010 propose members and chairman of the board and remuneration to the board members and auditors. Catella has since August reduced its ownership in Micronic and is withdrawing its right to nominate member to the nomination committee. The chairman of the nomination committee has contacted Pharos Invest AS, who is the next shareholder in size. After the change the Nomination committee consists of: Patrik Tigerschiöld (Chairman), Skanditek Industriförvaltning AB Annika Andersson, Fjärde AP-fonden Kerstin Stenberg, Swedbank Robur Peter Edwall, Pharos Invest AS Rune Glavare, Chairman of the board Next AGM will take place on April 12, 2010. Shareholders, who would like to give proposals, should do that in writing on January 31, 2010 at the latest to the address below: Micronic Laser Systems AB Valberedningen Box 3141 S-183 03 Täby Sweden For further information: Patrik Tigerschiöld, the chairman, via Ankie Jörgne, e-mailadress: ankie.jorgne@micronic.se About Micronic Laser Systems AB Micronic Laser Systems AB is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of a series of extremely accurate laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks. The technology involved is known as microlithography. Micronic's product offering also includes metrology systems for display photomasks. Micronic's systems are used by the world's leading electronics companies in the manufacture of television and computer displays, semiconductor circuits and semiconductor packaging components. Micronic's subsidiary MYDATA automation AB designs, manufactures and markets advanced systems for flexible production of electronics. MYDATA's systems including software applications are used for stencil free jetting of solder paste and surface mounting of electronic components. Micronic headquarters is located in Täby, north of Stockholm and at present the Group has subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Germany, France, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. For more information see our web sites at: www.micronic.se respectively www.mydata.com