Elanders: Third quarter report from 1 January to 30 September 2002


KUNGSBACKA, Sweden, October 21, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Elanders

- Net turnover dropped by 12 % to MSEK 1590,1 (MSEK 1800,4)

-Pre-tax profit was MSEK -327,8 (MSEK -28,5) after one-off measures of MSEK 240,6 (SEK 0). Cash flow amounted to MSEK 44 (MSEK -239)

- Magazine and advertising printing plants in Oslo, Helsingborg and Landskrona sold

- Operations in Stockholm will be restructured during the fourth quarter

- Pre-tax profits of approximately MSEK -380, after one-off expenses totalling MSEK 300, are forecasted for this year. Cash flow for the year will be positive.

- Pre-tax profits of approximately MSEK 50 are forecasted for 2003, along with a continued positive cash flow.

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