Nordiska Klinikerna, owned by Capio, is starting a new anorexia treatment centre

11/6/2000 8:22 AM EST

Nordiska Klinikerna, owned by Capio, is starting a new anorexia treatment
centre in Stockholm

Following the public procurement of intensive treatment of eating
disorders, the county council of Stockholm has signed an agreement with
Nordiska Klinikerna regarding outpatient and inpatient care of patients
with anorexia/bulimia. The 3-year contract can be extended another two
years and has an annual volume of SEK 14M.

At the beginning of next year, Nordiska Klinikerna will start a new
treatment unit for patients in Stockholm at Löwenströmska Hospital, north
of Stockholm. The new unit will specialise in day care and will complement
the inpatient care that started during the autumn of 1999.

"- This new unit will be a longed-for contribution to eating disorder
services in Stockholm. There is a large shortage of beds and we are very
happy to contribute to the extension of eating disorder treatment within
the county of Stockholm", says Rolf Glant, Medical Director of Nordiska
Klinikerna.

"- With the extended operations in Stockholm, the Capio Group strengthens
its successful investments on patients with eating disorders. Together
with Capio's other clinics, Europe's leading international network is
within this speciality", says Torgny Brenton, Head of Business Area
Psychiatry and Executive Vice President at Capio.

Since 1999, Nordiska Klinikerna has run a 12 bed hospital for intensive
treatment of anorexia. The care model integrates psychological treatment
with advanced medical treatment and the establishment of healthy eating
behaviours. Nordiska Klinikerna receives patients on referral from both
Sweden and the other Nordic countries.

Nordiska Klinikerna AB started their first clinic during the autumn of
1999 at Löwenströmska Hospital. The clinic has had a successful year with
good treatment results. The operations are based on a treatment programme
they have developed themselves, putting the patient in focus. Nordiska
Klinikerna is part of Capio's Business Area Psychiatry, with operations in
Stockholm, Varberg, the UK and Switzerland. Capio AB is listed of the O-
list of the OM Stockholm Exchange.
Gothenburg 6 November 2000
Capio AB (publ)

For more information, please contact:
Rolf Glant, Medical Director, Nordiska Klinikerna
08- 587 332 60, 0709-491237
Ulrika Stenson, Vice President Corporate Communications, Capio AB 031-732
40 04, 070-590 07 23