Ratos — Share Issue/Capital Change 2009

Nov 30, 2009

Ratos AB (publ), Drottninggatan 2 Box 1661 SE-111 96 Stockholm Org nr/Corp. Id. no. SE 556008-3585 Tel +46 8 700 17 00 Fax +46 8 10 25 59

P R E S S R E L E A S E 30 November 2009

This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or demands made in the exchange rules.

Change in number of votes and shares

The recently completed non-cash issue in conjunction with the acquisition of a minority holding in Inwido Finland, resulted in an increase in the number of shares and votes in Ratos in November as set out below.

The number of B shares has increased by 503 640 and the number of votes by 50 364. As of 30 November 2009, the total number of shares in Ratos (A and B shares) amounts to 161 852 892 and the number of votes to 54 280 966. Number of outstanding shares are 158 615 645.

For further information please contact Arne Karlsson, CEO Ratos, +46 8 700 17 00

Financial calendar from Ratos: Year-end report 2009 18 February 2010 Annual General Meeting 2010 15 April 2010 Interim Report January – March 2010 6 May 2010 Interim Report January – June 2010 20 August 2010 Interim Report January – September 2010 4 November 2010

Ratos is a listed private equity company. The business concept is to maximise shareholder value over time by investing in, developing and divesting primarily unlisted companies. Ratos offers investors a unique investment opportunity. Ratos's equity is approximately SEK 15 billion and has a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 28 billion. Ratos's holdings include AH Industries, Anticimex, Arcus Gruppen, Bisnode, Camfil, Contex, DIAB, EuroMaint, GS-Hydro, Hafa Bathroom Group, Haglöfs, HL Display, Inwido, Jøtul, Lindab, MCC, Medisize, Scandinavian Business Seating, Superfos and Other holdings.