EAC's Preliminary Statement of Annual Results 2007 - Announcement number 1/2008

Financial Performance in 2007
EAC Group's consolidated revenue reached DKK 4.4bn, up 23 per cent in DKK
compared to 2006. Operating profit grew by 93 per cent to DKK 603m based on
outstanding performance by EAC Foods supported by strong results in the two
other businesses. 

Outlook for 2008
The Group expects double-digit revenue growth both in local currencies and in
DKK to around DKK 5.2bn (DKK 4.4bn). The Group consolidated operating profit
(EBIT) excluding non-recurring items is expected to be around DKK 540m (DKK
603m). The reduction is a reflection of USD/DKK exchange rate changes and
significantly increased advertising and promotion costs in EAC Foods related to
new product launches. 
Dividend
The Supervisory Board will propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of
DKK 10.00 per share. 


Yours sincerely,

The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S
(A/S Det Østasiatiske Kompagni)



For additional information, please contact:
President & CEO Niels Henrik Jensen, +45 3525 4300, +45 2023 2188 (mobile),
nhj@eac.dk 
Group CFO Michael Østerlund Madsen, +45 3525 4300, +45 2041 0957 (mobile),
mom@eac.dk 
www.eac.dk

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