MEKO

Report Publication Announcement • Apr 30, 2009

Press release 2009-04-30

Statement on outlook for operations in Denmark

In an interview with the Magazine Motormagasinet in Denmark the Danish Managing Director made a statement regarding the financial result for the Danish business. The following information was given:

"And we expect a stronger 2009 than 2008 for both turnover and financial result on a weak market. We have also had a very good start. The first quarter of 2009 is stronger than last year and over budget, says Lars From."

As stated by this quotation it is indicated that the Danish business is expecting to reach a better turnover and EBIT for the full year of 2009 compared to 2008. At given time it is too early to hold true to this economic forecast given by the Danish Managing Director. EBIT for the Danish business for the first quarter, will be presented as a whole 14th May 2009, totalled 1 MSEK compared to 0 MSEK previous year.

For further information contact:

Håkan Lundstedt, President and CEO Mekonomen AB, phone +46 (0) 8-464 00 00

Gunilla Spongh, CFO Mekonomen AB, phone +46 ( 0)8-464 00 00

Mekonomen AB (publ), org. no 556392-1971

Box 6077, 141 06 Kungens Kurva, Sweden

Telefon: +46 (0)8-464 00 00, Fax: +46 (0)8-464 00 66