Interim report January - June 2008 Continued favorable growth and improved earnings The order and delivery scenario remained favorable during the second quarter, with organic growth of 7 percent. Operating profit for the quarter in continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability, was the strongest to date and increased to SEK 734 M (596). Operating margin increased to 8.7 percent (7.5) Four acquisitions were completed during the quarter, adding combined annual sales of approximately SEK 750 M. As a result of the restructuring program for Trelleborg Automotive that was announced in April 2008 that affects the Fluid Solutions business unit, operating profit for the quarter was charged with SEK 353 M and SEK 238 M after tax. “Another strong quarter that emphasizes that our long-term focus on profitable segments is yielding results,” says President and CEO Peter Nilsson. April - June Group Continuing operations excl. items affecting comparability SEK M 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net sales 8,326 7,943 8,326 7,904 Operating 337 489 734 596 profit Profit for 173 259 442 343 the period Earnings per 1.90 2.80 4.85 3.75 share, SEK 1) January - June MSEK 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net sales 16,393 15,719 16,393 15,633 Operating 911 934 1 356 1 203 profit Profit for 482 481 785 697 the period Earnings per 5.25 5.25 8.60 7.65 share, SEK 1) 1) Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent divided by the average number of shares. Demand expected to remain favorable within most of the Group's market segments Outlook for the third quarter of2008. Demand is expected to remain favorable within most of the Group's market segments. In such segments as Aerospace, Offshore Oil/Gas, Infrastructure Construction and Agriculture, demand is expected to remain very strong. For automotive-related operations, the North American market is expected to be weaker than in 2007. A slow-down is expected in the European market. Invitation to telephone conference on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. A telephone conference will be held on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. Call +46 (0)8 5051 3643 or +44 (0)20 7806 1966 and state the code 695 2004 or the password “Trelleborg.” Presentation materials will be available at www.trelleborg.com about 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the conference. Click on “Investors” and then “Presentations.” Calendar Interim reportJanuary-September 2008 October28, 2008 Capital Markets Day in Stockholm December 3,2008 Year-end report 2008 February11, 2009 For further information, please contact: Investors/analysts Conny Torstensson, VP, Investor Relations Tel: +46 (0)410 - 670 70 Mobile: +46 (0)734 - 08 70 70. E-mail: conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com Media Mikael Sjöblom, VP, Media Relations Tel: +46 (0)410 - 670 15 Mobile: +46 (0)733 - 74 7015 E-mail: mikael.sjoblom@trelleborg.com
Interim report January - June 2008
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