Press Release

Press Release

Prior to the extraordinary meeting of Ainax shareholders on July 1, 2004, Investor AB hereby reports that it holds 4,241,957 shares in Ainax.

Investor's holding in Ainax corresponds to 15.5 percent of the votes and share capital.

Oscar Stege Unger, Investor Relations Officer: +46 8 614 20 59, +46 70 624 2059

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