Exercise of over-allotment option by Deutsche Bank

7/2/2001 3:13 AM EST

Following its announcement of the placement of 16,561,937 ordinary
shares,
Capio AB announces today that Deutsche Bank AG London has exercised its
over- allotment option to subscribe for 1,864,665 additional ordinary
shares at SEK 79 per share. As a result, the total number of outstanding
ordinary shares in Capio will increase from 59,163,575 to 77,590,177.

The placement (including exercise of the over-allotment option) has
resulted in proceeds to Capio of SEK 1,455.7 million before issue costs.

This press release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale
in the United States. The new shares have not been and will not be
registered in the United States and may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent registration or an exemption from registration.
There will be no public offering of the new shares in the United States.

Göteborg, Sweden 2 July, 2001
Capio AB (publ)

For further information, please contact:
Martin Svalstedt, Chief Financial Officer Capio, +46 705 11 11 36,
 
Ulrika Stenson, Vice President Corporate Communications, Capio, +46 705
90 07 23,  
Hayden Stockdale, Deutsche Bank, +44 20 7547 6188,