SWEDEN - Ratos cancels Bisnode IPO

Ratos has cancelled the planned listing of Bisnode. Upon the expiry of the application period to subscribe for shares on 29 October, the offering was not fully subscribed. Ratos CEO, Arne Karlsson released the following statement: “Despite a substantial interest from a large number of investors, primarily from the Nordic region, the offering was not fully subscribed. This is primarily due to the prevailing volatile market situation.” The plans to list the company were released on 12.09.2007.