Kinnevik — M&A Activity 2009

Feb 23, 2009

PRESS RELEASE 23 February 2009

PRELIMINARY INDICATIVE INTEREST IN METRO INTERNATIONAL S.A.

Investment AB Kinnevik (publ) ("Kinnevik") today announced that it has received a preliminary indication of interest from a potential acquirer of Metro International S.A. ("Metro").

The indication of interest will be evaluated expeditiously. At this stage there is no certainty that this will lead to an offer for Metro, and Kinnevik is not in a position to express any view on the potential bid. Further communication will be made in due course.

The indication was received after the notice for the General Meeting in Metro to be held on February 24, 2009 was published. At the General Meeting, the Board of Directors of Metro is, inter alia, seeking the shareholders' authorization to raise new financing through an issue of debentures and warrants. Given the preliminary nature of the approach, Kinnevik still intends to vote in favour of the proposed resolutions at the General Meeting, in order for Metro to continue the refinancing of the company.

For further information, visit www.kinnevik.se or contact:

Mia Brunell Livfors, President and Chief Executive Officer	+46 (0)8 562 000 00
Torun Litzén, Director Investor Relations	+46 (0)8 762 00 83
Mikael Larsson, Chief Financial Officer	+46 (0)8 562 000 00

Investment AB Kinnevik's (publ) objective is to increase shareholder value, primarily through net asset value growth. The Parent Company manages a portfolio of investments focused around three comprehensive business areas; Major Listed Holdings which includes Millicom International Cellular, Tele2, Modern Times Group MTG, Metro International and Transcom WorldWide, Major Unlisted Holdings which includes the cartonboard and paper company Korsnäs, and New Ventures which is active in finding new investments in small and mid sized companies which has a significant growth potential. Kinnevik plays an active role on the Boards of its holdings.

Investment AB Kinnevik's class A and class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm's Nordic list for large-cap companies within the financial and real estate sector. The ticker codes are KINV A and KINV B.