Press release from Elanders AB (publ) 23 April, 2009 * Net sales fell by 9 % totalling MSEK 477 (MSEK 522). * Operating profit amounted to MSEK 12.1 (MSEK 31.3). * Pre-tax profit amounted to MSEK 2.9 (MSEK 19.2). * Net profit was MSEK 3.4 (MSEK 12.7) or SEK 0.34 per share (SEK 1.30 per share)1). * Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 22 (MSEK 111, of which MSEK 110 was attributable to the settlement from the property sales in 2007). 1) There was no dilution during the given periods. Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.com or via e-mail info@elanders.com.Questions concerning this report can be made to: Patrick Holm Mats Almgren President and CEO Chief Financial Officer Phone +46 31 750 07 50 Phone +46 31 750 07 60 Mobile +46 708 210 410 Mobile +46 705 181 936