Report on the first nine months of 2011 for Rockwool International A/S

Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the following report on the first nine months of 2011.


Hedehusene, Denmark, 2011-11-23 11:53 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  

Release no. 12– 2011

Report on the first nine months of 2011

To NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S

This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.


ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK�2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com


23 November 2011


Report on the first nine months of 2011 for Rockwool International A/S


Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the following report on the first nine months of 2011.

Highlights

* Sales in the first nine months of 2011 at actual exchange rates increased by 17% compared to the same period in 2010.

* EBIT in the first nine months of 2011 amounts to DKK 575 million which is a decrease of DKK 38 million, 6% less than the same period in 2010.

* The Group still expects net sales at current exchange rates to increase by 15% for the full year 2011.

* The Group confirms its expectations for the year of a result after minority interests of DKK 550 million.

* Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions is still expected to be DKK 1,100 million.

         Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer


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