LINKÖPING, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

As at August 30, 2013, the number of shares in Sectra AB (STO:SECTB) totals 37,094,978, of which 2,620,692 are Series A and 34,474,286 are Series B. This entails that in July the number of shares outstanding decreased by 37,094,987, of which 2,620,692 were Series A redemption shares and 34,474,286 Series B redemption shares.

The change was attributable to the 2:1 split resolution with mandatory redemption, which was resolved at Sectra’s Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2013. Through this redemption procedure, SEK 4.50 per share, totaling approximately SEK 166 million, will be transferred to Sectra’s shareholders.

The information in this press release is such that Sectra AB (publ) is obligated to disclose in compliance with the Swedish Securities and Clearing Operations Act. The information was submitted for publication on August 30, 2013, at 08:30 (CET).

About the Sectra Group

Sectra was founded in 1978 and has its roots in Linköping University in Sweden. The company’s business operation includes cutting-edge products and services within the niche segments of medical IT and secure communication. Sectra has offices in 12 countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales in the 2012/2013 fiscal year totaled SEK 817 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit www.sectra.com.

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