Investigation concerning suspicions of cartel activities in asphalt industry
Skanska assigned the legal firm, Mannheimer Swartling, to conduct an investigation into specific claims of collaboration in bidding processes that have been published by the Swedish Competition Authority. In addition, Skanska’s Chairman requested a statement on the reliability and thoroughness of this investigation from Hans-Gunnar Solerud, former Justice of the Supreme Court.
A summary of Mannheimer Swartling’s investigation report and Hans-Gunnar Solerud’s review are enclosed.
President and CEO of Skanska, Claes Björk comments:
"It is reassuring that Mannheimer Swartling's investigation shows that the Competition Authority's suspicions of collusion in illegal collaboration cannot be confirmed."
“We have today handed over all investigation materials to the Competition Authority, which will now continue the investigation.”
“We will continue strenuous efforts within the Group to actively distance ourselves from operations that hinder free competition and to limit the risk for individuals participating in or being suspected of competition-limiting actions in the future.”
Press Release
April 22, 2002
Investigation concerning suspicions of cartel activities in asphalt industry
Skanska assigned the legal firm, Mannheimer Swartling, to conduct an investigation into specific claims of collaboration in bidding processes that have been published by the Swedish Competition Authority. In addition, Skanska's Chairman requested a statement on the reliability and thoroughness of this investigation from Hans-Gunnar Solerud, former Justice of the Supreme Court.
A summary of Mannheimer Swartling's investigation report and Hans-Gunnar Solerud's review are enclosed.
President and CEO of Skanska, Claes Björk comments:
"It is reassuring that Mannheimer Swartling's investigation shows that
the Competition Authority's suspicions of collusion in illegal
collaboration cannot be confirmed."
"We have today handed over all investigation materials to the Competition Authority, which will now continue the investigation."
"We will continue strenuous efforts within the Group to actively distance ourselves from operations that hinder free competition and to limit the risk for individuals participating in or being suspected of competition-limiting actions in the future."
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For further information, please contact:
Tor Krusell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Skanska AB, Tel +46 8-753 87 47
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Summary of Mannheimer Swartling's report
Statement from Hans-Gunnar Solerud