It is currently expected that the transaction will be consummated later this year, subject to
requisite shareholder approval and satisfaction of applicable regulatory requirements and approvals and customary closing conditions.
This transaction is subject to the satisfaction of a number of closing conditions, including, among others, the
approval of the merger by the
shareholders of Tele2 and Com Hem, respectively, the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form F - 4 to be filed by Tele2 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to register the shares to be issued in the merger, and the receipt of the
requisite regulatory
approvals.