New Share Issue In Biovitrum (STO:BVT) AB (publ)

Biovitrum (STO:BVT) In accordance with Biovitrum stock option program 2006:3 TO4 2006/2008, 30 642 new shares have been issued at the price SEK 59.00 per share, resulting in Biovitrum being provided funds of a total of SEK 1 807 878.00.
After the share issue the outstanding number of shares in Biovitrum is 46 046 266.

For more information please contact: Biovitrum Göran Arvidson, CFO Phone: +46 8 697 23 68

Erik Kinnman, VP Investor Relations Phone: +46 8 697 21 50 erik.kinnman@biovitrum.com

About Biovitrum Biovitrum is a pharmaceutical company with operations in Sweden and in the UK. The company markets a range of specialist pharmaceuticals. Using its expertise and experience Biovitrum takes scientific innovation all the way to the market and to specialist indication patients with significant medical need. Research expertise and capabilities include development and production of biotechnology therapeutics, as well as small molecule discovery and development. With revenues of approximately SEK 1.3 billion and around 500 employees, Biovitrum is a significant international specialty pharmaceutical player. Biovitrum's share is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. For more information go to www.biovitrum.com

Biovitrum AB (publ) may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant to the Swedish Securities Markets Act. The information was provided for public release on December 19, 2008 at 14:00 a.m. CET.

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