SKA - INSIDE TRADE - OPTION

I.M. Skaugen ASA has through broker 26.02.01 purchased an ad hoc option for purchase of own shares.
Terms: 180 days
Number of shares: 125,000
Strike: 55
Maturity: 24-August 2001
Option price: 17

I.M. Skaugen ASA har currently has a holding of 138,347 treasury shares.