Interim report January - March 2008


Interim report January - March 2008

Continued growth and increased margin

•	Net sales increased by 22 per cent to SEK 1,418 million (1,160)
•	Operating profit (EBIT) increased to SEK 71 million (23)
•	Profit for the period increased to SEK 27 million (6)
•	Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 0.32 (0.09)

“The year started off positively. During the first quarter, our growth was 22
per cent and the operating profit was better than the equivalent period last
year. All business areas and geographic markets are showing a positive
development”, says CEO Mats O Paulsson.

There will be a telephone conference at 16:00 CET on 14 May, 2008 hosted by CEO
Mats O Paulsson and CFO Niclas Winkvist who will present the results for the
period. To participate in the conference call, please dial: 
UK:  +44 20 7162 00 25 
US: +1 334 323 62 01

The report in pdf-format as well as a summary of its main points will 
be available on the Peab Industri website, www.peabindustri.com. 


For additional information, please contact:
Mats O Paulsson, CEO Peab Industri +46 431 44 96 03
Niclas Winkvist, CFO Peab Industri +46 431 44 96 05


Peab Industri AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the
Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 01.00 pm on 14 May 2008.

Previous press releases from Peab Industri are available at
www.peabindustri.com.

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