Eyrir Invest's after tax profit for H1 2008 is ISK 298 million. Eyrir Invest's is financially strong and has a high cash position. Core investments; Marel, Ossur and Stork returned good results in the first half of this year and their prospects are good. Eyris Invest's after tax profit for H1 2008 is ISK 298 million after tax. From Eyris Invest foundation in mid-year 2000 the average annualized return on equity has been 39,8% compared to negative 6% average annualized return on MSCI world index, both numbers measured in Euros. • Total assets amount to 58,300 million ISK • Equity is 18,243 million ISK and the equity ratio at the end of the period equals 31.3%. • The liquidity position is strong and if liquid asset would be used to repay debt the equity ratio would be around 40%. • All listed assets are booked at market value and there are no off-balance sheet equity contracts at the end of the period. • Average maturity of debt is 3 years. Eyris Invest's asset portfolio is well diversified in various industries, which are expected to enjoy good and profitable growth for the coming years. Arni Oddur Thordarson, CEO: “We are satisfied by reporting a slight profit for the first half of the year during very challenging market conditions. More importantly we have a proven track record and the patience and strength to capture opportunities that could arise in the near future. Eyrir Invest is a long term investor in Marel, Ossur and Stork. These companies are all showing good operational results after a period of great growth. The growth has not been coincidental but based on years of strategic planning and execution with the objective to place these companies in leading positions within each industry. Marel, Ossur and Stork are all financially strong with long term capitalization. The outlook is good as they are well positioned within growing industries; serving food-, health- and energy sectors”.