* Profit before tax SEK 344m (764)
* Earnings per share before dilution SEK 1.34 (3.14)
* Mixed but overall satisfactory development in the holdings
* Add-on investment in DIAB, holding increased to 94%
* Total return on Ratos shares +24%
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Ratos AB (publ)
This report has not been reviewed by Ratos's auditors.
For further information, please contact:
Arne Karlsson, CEO, +46 8 700 17 00
Emma Rheborg, IR Manager, +46 8 700 17 20
Financial calendar from Ratos:
Interim Report January - September 2009 5 November 2009
Year-end report 2009 18 February 2010
Ratos is a listed private equity company. The business concept is to
maximise shareholder value over time by investing in, developing and
divesting primarily unlisted companies. Ratos offers investors a
unique investment opportunity. Ratos's equity is approximately SEK 16
billion and has a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 27
billion. Ratos's holdings include AH Industries, Anticimex, Arcus
Gruppen, Bisnode, Camfil, Contex, DIAB, EuroMaint, GS-Hydro, Hafa
Bathroom Group, Haglöfs, HL Display, Inwido, Jøtul, Lindab, MCC,
Medisize, Scandinavian Business Seating, Superfos and Other holdings.
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