EAC Group's consolidated revenue reached DKK 1.1bn up 14 per cent in DKK compared to Q1 2007. Operating profit grew by 46 per cent to DKK 124m based on a strong opening of 2008 by EAC Foods supported by solid results in the other two businesses. The Group maintains the expectations of double-digit revenue growth both in local currencies and in DKK to around DKK 5.2bn. The Group's consolidated operating profit (EBIT) excluding non-recurring items is expected to be around DKK 540m in line with the previous expectations. 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 This English version is provided for convenience only and in case of discrepancy the Danish version shall prevail.