Trelleborg has today informed that the Board of Directors in Trelleborg has resolved, subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting, to raise SEK 2.2 billion in a rights issue of class A- and B-shares. The rights issue strengthens Trelleborg’s financial position and increases the ability of the Group to further improve its market positions.

The Dunker interests, who are the main owner of Trelleborg, support the rights issue and have made commitments to subscribe for their pro rata shares in the rights issue.

– We are positive to this increase of capital that increases the ability of Trelleborg to take advantage of the opportunities occurring in the current economic climate, says Claes Lindqvist, Executive Director of the Dunker interests. As the main owner we support the decision of the Board of Directors and find the level of the rights issue reasonable.

– We will continue to be the majority owner of Trelleborg also after the rights issue. It is however important to...