* Profit before tax SEK 3,462m (3,234)
* Earnings per share before dilution SEK 16.66 (15.50)
* Proposed dividend SEK 9 per share (5.50 ordinary + 5.50 extra)
* Strong underlying development in holdings
* Five new holdings in portfolio
* Divestment of Alimak Hek and Bluegarden
* Property sale within Arcus Gruppen - capital gain SEK 750m
* Total return on Ratos shares +14%
Stockholm, 21 February 2008
Ratos AB (publ)
Arne Karlsson
CEO
This report has not been reviewed by Ratos's auditors.
For further information, please contact:
Arne Karlsson, CEO, +46 8 700 17 00
Emma Rheborg, Investor Relations Manager, +46 8 700 17 20
Ratos financial calendar:
Annual General Meeting 2008 9 April 2008
Interim report January - March 2008 8 May 2008
Interim Report January - June 2008 22 August 2008
Interim Report January - September 2008 7 November 2008
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