Shareholder information

TrygVesta emphasises openness, transparency and an understanding of stakeholder information requirements. The Group’s Investor Relations strive to maintain a high level of information by

being available and answering queries as promptly as possible
preparing plain and relevant written communication and presentation material
having a website that is of relevance to professional and private investors alike
being proactive in dealings with investors

Information that may influence the pricing of TrygVesta shares is published in accordance with the rules applicable to distribution of news in the EU. The Group’s website, www.trygvesta.com, is updated simultaneously. In addition, TrygVesta distributes information directly to the London Stock Exchange, the press, equity analysts, investors and other stakeholders. In accordance with the recommendations issued by OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen, TrygVesta refrains from commenting on matters relating to financial performance or forecasts during a period of three weeks prior to the release of financial reports.

Share price performance in 2008
TrygVesta shares opened 2008 at DKK 388 and closed at DKK 328, thus generating a total negative return for 2008 of 12% including dividends of DKK 17. By way of comparison, the OMX C20 index fell by 46% and the DJ Euro Insurance Index dropped 44%. TrygVesta shares were affected by the general decline in equity prices in 2008 as described in the Preface.

Other listed insurance companies in the Nordic region generated returns including dividends as follows in 2008: Alm. Brand -76%, Sampo -22% and Topdanmark -6%.

Turnover of TrygVesta shares and share buy back
TrygVesta shares had an average daily turnover of DKK 44m in 2008. The total volume of TrygVesta shares traded on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen was DKK 11.0bn in 2008.

On 4 April 2008, TrygVesta launched a share buy back programme in a maximum amount of DKK 1,405m. At 31 December 2008, an aggregate of approximately 3.0m shares worth a total amount of DKK 1,053m had been bought.

Share capital and ownership
TrygVesta has a total share capital of DKK 1,700,000,000 comprised of a single class of shares (68m shares of DKK 25 nominal value each), and all shares rank pari passu.The principal shareholder, TryghedsGruppen smba (formerly Tryg i Danmark smba), Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, holds 60% of the issued shares and is the only shareholder, apart from TrygVesta, with a holding of more than 5%. TryghedsGruppen invests in Nordic businesses that promote peace of mind and health, and supports benevolent activities.

At 31 December 2008, the 40% free float was distributed among 28,828 registered shareholders. The 200 largest shareholders held 57% of the free float. At 31 December 2008, TrygVesta held own shares corresponding to 5.3% of the share capital.

Dialogue with investors
Following publication of all financial statements, Investor Relations and the Executive Management meet with institutional investors and equity analysts. In 2008, TrygVesta held 250 investor meetings and participated in 15 investor conferences. TrygVesta also participated in five events for private shareholders in Denmark and Sweden. The Group’s performance is followed by 18 equity analysts, three of whom are based in London. The equity analysts’ recommendations with respect to TrygVesta shares are available at www.trygvesta.com.

The website is being developed on an ongoing basis and is an important vehicle for providing information about the Group’s performance to prospective investors. A Danish version of the website was launched in February 2009, making it more user-friendly for all Danish shareholders.

Annual general meeting
TrygVesta’s annual general meeting will be held on 22 April 2009 at Falconer Center, Falkoner Allé 9, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark. The invitation to attend the meeting will be advertised in the daily press and will be sent to shareholders who so request. Notice of the
meeting will also be posted at www.trygvesta.com.

Any queries relating to the annual general meeting may be addressed to:

Bjarne Lau Pedersen, Chief Group Legal Adviser,
telephone +45 4420 3065,
e-mail bjarne.lau@tryg.dk

Ole Søeberg, IRO,
telephone +45 4420 4520,
e-mail ole.soeberg@tryg.dk.

Reference > Read about dividends for 2008 in the section on Capital and profit distribution.