Elanders Report from the First Quarter 2003


KUNGSBACKA, Sweden, April 24, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Elanders:

- Net turnover dropped by 20 % to MSEK 438,7 (MSEK 549,9). In comparable operations turnover rose by 12%.

- Pre-tax profit was MSEK 13,9 (MSEK -16,5). Pre-tax profit in comparable operations the previous year was MSEK 1.

- Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 17 (MSEK 14).

- Cost adjustments in 2002 and more content in full-service business within the framework of Master Vendor yields results.

- Continued success in Hungary and further expansion with a new unit in Budapest through the acquisition of DigiSource Kft per 1 May 2003.

- The forecast of pre-tax profits of approximately MSEK 50 for 2003 and a continued positive cash flow remains unchanged.

Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.se or via e-mail info@elanders.se.

This document is essentially a translation of the Swedish language version. In the event of any discrepancies between this translation and the original Swedish document, the latter shall be deemed correct.


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