"Information regarding the negotiations between SAS and

Braathens



In a release as of November 20 regarding SAS potential acquisition of Braathens, SAS informed about its intention to find solutions as of Friday November 23, 2001. SAS

informs that negotiations with Braathens principal shareholders and between Braathens and the lessors from whom Braathens lease aircraft will not be concluded today, but

will continue. SAS still aims to launch a tender offer on Tuesday November 27.



Since negotiations are taking place, the parties regret that no further information can be given until the negotiations have been completed.

Norwegian:
SAS med melding til børsen
Det har vært spekulasjoner i media i dag, fredag 23. november, om at SAS ville offentliggjøre at avtalen om kjøp av Braathens var sluttført. SAS sier i en melding til børsen at samtalene mellom partene fortsetter. SAS sikter på å gi et bud tirsdag 27. november



SAS sendte denne meldingen til Oslo Børs klokken 15. 11 fredag 23. november: