Nordstjernan AB is a family-controlled, unlisted investment company with a long industrial heritage. Nordstjernan was founded in 1890 by Axel Johnson and is today controlled by the 4th generation of the Axel Johnson family. Nordstjernan's business concept is to be an active owner that creates long-term and positive value growth. Our business strategy is based on long-term ownership and development of both listed and unlisted companies by contributing both capital and our expertise.

Nordstjernan has a strong track record of active ownership in the Nordic region and a strong financial position with a net asset value of more than 23 billion SEK, a debt free balance sheet and an investment capacity of more than 5 billion SEK. Companies controlled by Nordstjernan have a combined turnover of 11 Bn EUR and approximately 50 000 employees worldwide. Sínce 1999, Nordstjernan has achieved an average annual net asset value growth of 15 percent.

Nordstjernan is owned by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation (www.axsonjohnsonfoundation.org)

For more information about Nordstjernan, please visit www.nordstjernan.se