This offer is not directed to persons whose participation requires a
further prospectus, registration or measures other than those required
under Swedish law.

The press release may not be distributed or released in any country in
which distribution or the offer requires measures as stated in the
preceding paragraph or is in contravention of the rules in such a
country.

This announcement is a translation of the Swedish announcement and in
the event of any difference between the two, the Swedish announcement
will prevail.



OTTAWA, ON and BURLINGTON, MA, October 14, 2004, Cognos Incorporated
(Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN)

The extended acceptance period for the Cognos' August 24, 2004
unconditional offer to the shareholders of Frango AB (publ) ("Frango")
ended on October 8, 2004.

As of today and following the calculation of the final outcome of the
offer, Cognos confirms...