New Number of Shares and Votes in Biovitrum AB

The total number of shares in Biovitrum AB (publ) as per 30 September 2009 amounts to in total 50,911,901 shares, whereof 50,396,316 common shares and 515,585 class C shares, corresponding to in total 50,447,874.5 votes. The increase in the number of shares and votes results from an issue of 231,585 class C shares under Biovitrum's long term performance based share program. The class C shares are intended to secure delivery of shares under the program.

About Biovitrum

Biovitrum is an international pharmaceutical company that markets specialist pharmaceuticals in several regions. Using its expertise and experience Biovitrum takes scientific innovation to patients with significant unmet medical need. Research expertise and capabilities are focused on development and production of biotechnology therapeutics within our prioritized areas of hemophilia, inflammation/autoimmune diseases, cancer supportive care and malabsorption. The company has revenues of approximately SEK 1.2 billion and around 400 employees. The company head office is located in Sweden and it is listed on the Stockholm OMX Nordic Exchange. For more information please visit www.biovitrum.com

Biovitrum AB (publ) may be required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant to the Swedish Securities Markets Act. The information was provided for public release on September 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. CET.
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