Financial results for the third quarter
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings amounted to SEK 30,606 million on 30 September, a decrease
of SEK 12,642 million corresponding to 29% since 30 June 2008.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 1,768 million (1,769) and
operating profit was SEK 219 million (318).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 1,851 million (1,806)
and operating profit was SEK 211 million (314).
* Result after financial items, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to a loss of SEK 13,120 million (profit
of 52).
* The loss per share was SEK 49.83 (loss of 0.04).
Events during the third quarter
* A share buy-back programme was implemented on 8 September. A
maximum of 3,500,000 Class A- and Class B- shares may be
repurchased for a maximum consideration of SEK 300 million between
8 September and 30 November 2008.
* On 30 September the number of shares bought back amounted to
1,967,800 Class B shares at an average price of SEK 88.20, totaling
SEK 174 million.
Financial results for the first nine months of the year
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings decreased by SEK 18,456*) million corresponding to 36% *).
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 5,728 million (5,698) and
operating profit was SEK 567 million (825).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 5,923 million (5,800)
and operating profit was SEK 578 million (885).
* Result after financial items, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to a loss of SEK 18,902 million (profit
of 9,666).
* The loss per share was SEK 71.84 (profit of 36.09).
*) Including dividends received.
