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M&A Activity • Sep 29, 2009

PRESS RELEASE 29 September 2009

Sweco chosen for unique dam structure in Kiruna

Sweco has been selected to develop a technical solution for a new dam on an industrial site for LKAB's mining operations in Kiruna. The contract is worth nearly EUR 980,000.

"Sweco has more than 100 years of experience of working with hydropower and dam projects both in Sweden and abroad. In recent years these operations have grown dramatically, not least in the dam safety area, where we are seeing an urgent need in the market," says Eva Nygren, President of Sweco Sweden.

The dam structure, which is the first of its kind in Sweden, will be placed within an existing dam system that will remain full operation throughout the construction phase – a unique solution that places stringent demands on technical expertise.

As a consequence of the local mining operations, Kiruna's urban landscape is undergoing major changes such as the building of a new railway bypass around the city centre. The aim of the dam structure is to make room for the tracks and screen off industrial activities from the railway area.

Aside from a dam engineering solution, Sweco's assignment includes preparation of tender documents for procurement of contractors and building documents for the construction phase.

For additional information contact: Johan Dozzi, President of Sweco Infrastructure, +46 734-126609, johan.dozzi@sweco.se

Sweco is an international consulting group with combined expertise in engineering, environmental technology and architecture. Sweco has 5,300 employees in 10 countries and recorded annual sales of more than SEK 5.5 billion in 2008. The company has projects currently underway in some 80 countries worldwide. Sweco is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB.

The information contained herein may be subject to the disclosure requirements in the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.

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