Directed new share issue in Wedins (SE) in connection to the acquisition of shoe retailer Sko City (SE) — SEK 50 million

Carnegie acted as adviser in a directed new share issue in Wedins in connection with the acquisition of Sko City, a total of 26.83 million new shares were issued at a price of SEK 1.90 per share. Wedins is a leading Nordic player within the shoe and accessories segments, with well known brands, strong positions and a distribution network with more than 200 stores in the Nordic area.June, 2004.