RICHARD PERSSON – CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD VBG GROUP AB

It is with deep regret we have to announce that Mr Richard Persson, Chairman of the Board, during the weekend quite unexpectedly passed away at the age of 70.

His many years´ achievements among other things as Managing Director and later as Chairman of the Board have greatly influenced the development of the company.

The Deputy Chairman of the Board, Mr Peter Hansson, will take over the management of the board work until the Annual General Meeting on May 13.

Richard Persson´s decease leaves a great blank behind him at VBG GROUP.

Vänersborg 21 April 2008 VBG GROUP AB (publ)
The Board

through

Anders Birgersson
Managing Director & CEO