The merger

September 28, 2005
BNS Industrier changes its name to AarhusKarlshamn
As a consequence of BNS Industrier’s completion of the offers for Aarhus United and Karlshamns the company changes its name from BNS Industrier AB to AarhusKarlshamn AB. The new company name has been registered with Bolagsverket.
Trading in the AarhusKarlshamn share will commence on the Nya Marknaden on September 29, 2005 under the ticker AAK.

September 22, 2005
BNS Industrier has received acceptances from shareholders representing 94.3% in Aarhus United and 95.7% in Karlshamns and completes both offers.
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September 19, 2005
BNS Industrier has now received clearance from all relevant competition authorities
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May 26, 2005
Aarhus United and Karlshamns to merge.
In a stock exchange announcement issued in the morning of May 26 2005, United International Enterprises has announced their plan – in cooperation with Melker Schörling, the main shareholder of Karlshamns AB – to work towards a merger between Aarhus United A/S and Karlshamns AB.
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