* 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 The full report including tables can be downloaded from the following link: