* Net turnover for the remaining units rose by 18 % totalling MSEK 1,449 (MSEK 1,228). * Operating profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 142.5 (MSEK 106.5). * Pre-tax profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 113.1 (MSEK 90.7). * Net profit for the remaining units was MSEK 108.8 (MSEK 64.9) or SEK 11.50 per share (SEK 7.33 per share)*. * Elanders won a tax case which reduced the period's tax expenses by MSEK 21.1 or SEK 2.22 per share. * Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -291 (MSEK 83), of which MSEK -240 was acquisitions. * In this report the divested operations in Kungsbacka are recorded separately, in accordance with IFRSs, as divested operations. * During the period the Group signed important contracts with, among others, Electrolux, Bayer, Bosch (UK), Braun, Saab Automobile and Scania. * As planned Elanders acquired 80 % of Artcopy in São Paulo, which is a vital bridge for the company in South America, in the beginning of October. * As previously forecasted improvements in turnover and pre-tax profits compared with 2006, not including costs for write-downs etc. in Kungsbacka of MSEK -151, are anticipated for 2007. *) There was no dilution during the given periods. Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.com or via e-mail info@elanders.com. Questions concerning this report can be made to: Patrick Holm Mats Almgren President and CEO Chief Financial Officer Phone +46 31 750 07 50 Phone +46 31 750 07 60 Mobile +46 708 210 410 Mobile +46 705 181 936