EAC Group's consolidated revenue reached DKK 2.3bn up 16 per cent compared to H1 2007. Operating profit grew by 14 per cent to DKK 264m based on strong performance 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 (DKK 4.4bn). The Group's consolidated operating profit (EBIT) excluding non-recurring items is expected to be around DKK 540m (DKK 594m) 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