Ricoh Europe Holdings PLC receives more than 97 per cent of the total votes and share capital in Carl Lamm Holding and completes the Offer

The Offer is not being made (nor will any tender of shares be accepted from or on behalf of holders) in any jurisdiction in which the making of the Offer or the acceptance of any tender of shares therein would not be made in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction or where the completion or acceptance of the Offer requires any further offer document, filings or other measures in addition to those required under Swedish law, except where there is an applicable exemption. The Offer is not being made, directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America.

In the event of any discrepancy between the Swedish version of this press release and this English translation, the Swedish language version shall prevail.

Ricoh Europe Holdings PLC (”Ricoh”) announced on 17 April 2009 a recommended cash offer to the shareholders in Carl Lamm Holding AB (publ) (“Carl Lamm Holding”) to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Carl Lamm Holding (“the Offer”).

The Offer has been accepted by shareholders representing 10,885,746 shares, corresponding to approximately 97 per cent of the total votes and share capital in Carl Lamm Holding.
Ricoh has obtained all necessary regulatory and governmental approvals for the acquisition of Carl Lamm Holding. Ricoh has decided to declare the Offer unconditional and complete the Offer. Payment for tendered shares will commence on or about 22 May 2009.

In order to offer shareholders, who have not yet accepted the Offer, the opportunity to participate in the Offer, Ricoh has decided to extend the acceptance period until and including 29 May 2009. Settlement for those who accept the Offer during the extended acceptance period is expected to be made on or about 4 June 2009.
Ricoh may also acquire shares in the market and intends to initiate compulsory acquisition of the outstanding shares in Carl Lamm Holding.

Ricoh Europe Holdings PLC
Janice Gibson
Telephone number: +44 (0)20 7465 1153
E-mail: press@ricoh-europe.com
Home page: www.ricoh-europe.com

Burson-Marsteller Stockholm
PR Consultant
Carl Fried
Telephone number: +46 (0)8 440 12 12
E-mail: Carl.Fried@bm.com

Transaction web site
www.ricoh.se