Financial results for the second quarter
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings amounted to SEK 43,248 million on 30 June, an increase of
SEK 3,817* million corresponding to 9%* since 31 March 2008.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 2,006 million (2,001) and
operating profit was SEK 184 million (275).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 2,068 million (2,037)
and operating profit was SEK 164 million (272).
* Profit after financial items, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to SEK 3,496 million (3,335).
* The profit per share was SEK 13.19 (12.46).
Events during the second quarter
* Kinnevik completed joint public offer with Vostok Nafta for all
shares in Kontakt East. Consideration was paid in July.
* Kinnevik increased ownership in Relevant Traffic to 90% of
shares and votes.
Financial results for the first half of the year
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings decreased by SEK 5,814* million corresponding to 11%*
during the first half of the year.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 3,960 million (3,929) and
operating profit was SEK 348 million (507).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 4,072 million (3,994)
and operating profit was SEK 367 million (571).
* Result after financial items , including changes in fair value
of financial assets, amounted to a loss of SEK 5,782 million
(profit of 9,614).
* The loss per share was SEK 22.04 (profit of 36.13).
* Including dividends received.
