Kinnevik notes the announcement by MTG

Kinnevik AB (publ) ("Kinnevik") today announced that it notes the announcement by Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ) ("MTG") regarding TDC Group's Board of Directors' intention to withdraw its recommendation of the transaction entailing TDC Group's acquisition of MTG's Nordic Entertainment and MTG Studios businesses.

For further information, please refer to the press release issued by MTG at www.mtg.com.

This information is information that Kinnevik AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 10.00 CET on 12 February 2018.

For further information, visit www.kinnevik.com or contact:

Torun Litzén, Director Investor Relations
Phone +46 (0)70 762 00 50
Email press@kinnevik.com

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