The first quarter * Net sales increased by 7 % and amounted to MSEK 493 (460). * The operating result increased by 15 % to MSEK 23 (20). * The result before tax amounted to MSEK 16 (14). * The net result was MSEK 11 (10) or SEK 0.46 (0.50) per share. * Operating cash flow totaled MSEK -30 (27), of which acquisitions were MSEK -20 (0). * The label printing company, McNaughtan's Printers in Glasgow, Scotland, was acquired during the quarter. Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.com or requested via e-mail info@elanders.com. Questions concerning this report can be addressed to: Magnus Nilsson President and CEO Phone: +46 31 750 07 50 Andréas Wikner Chief Financial Officer Phone: +46 31 750 07 50 Elanders AB (publ) (Company ID 556008-1621) P.O. Box 137 SE-435 23 Mölnlycke, Sweden Phone: +46 31 750 00 00 Elanders discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 7 May 2013. [HUG#1699673]