Interim Report for January 1 - March 31, 2007

Interim Report for January 1 - March 31, 2007

Continued profitable growth for Poolia

The Poolia Group's revenues for the first quarter totalled SEK 342.4 M, the
highest level ever for an individual quarter and 16% higher than in the
corresponding period in 2006. The growth occurred organically. Operating profit
amounted to SEK 21.4 M, the same level as in the year-earlier period, and the
operating margin was 6.2%. The market trend was positive in all countries. 

The Group's largest unit, Poolia Sweden reported revenues of SEK 206.6 M, an
increase of 24%. All regions and occupational segments developed positively.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 25.5 M, corresponding to an operating margin of
12.3%. Accordingly, profitability in Sweden was maintained at the same level as
in the first quarter and the final quarter of 2006.

In the Other Nordic countries, revenues declined compared with the year-earlier
period, although the figures are not comparable because the operation in Oslo
was discontinued in 2006. In terms of profitability, the Other Nordic countries
had an operating margin of 3.3%. The earnings reported were entirely
attributable to Denmark, while Finland broke even during the quarter.

Poolia Germany noted sharp growth during the quarter and significantly improved
profitability. The operations have now reached the volume that enables them to
cover their own share of Group-wide costs and generate a profit. Following last
year's discontinuation of non-core businesses, the operations in Germany now
focus entirely on temporary staffing and permanent recruitment of professional
white-collar staff. For comparable units, revenues during the quarter rose by
60%. The operating margin was 12.7%. Earnings include costs for offices under
development in Düsseldorf and Cologne.

In the UK, Poolia's strategy is to build for future growth by focusing on
several new establishments. Poolia UK had revenues of SEK 77.5 M during the
quarter, the same level as in the year-earlier period, and reported an operating
loss. The result includes the costs for offices under development in Glasgow,
Reading and Canary Wharf (London) and a newly opened office in Bristol.

Dedicare (formerly Poolia Healthcare) is now operated as a completely separate
unit within the Poolia Group. The launch of a separate brand has been received
favourably and Dedicare grew by 56% during the quarter. The strongest growth was
noted in Sweden, where temporary staffing of doctors and nurses rose sharply.
The operating margin for the quarter was 5.0%. 


For further information, please contact:
Erik Strand, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Tel: +46-8-555 650
60)
Mats Påhlson, Chief Financial Officer (Tel: +46-8-555 650 20)


Poolia s success is based on constantly striving for premium quality. We
specialise in temporary
staffing and permanent recruitment within our focus areas of finance/accounting,
administration, IT and healthcare. Poolia was founded in 1989 and is active in
six countries.