Hedehusene, Denmark, 2013-05-22 17:20 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Release no. 5 – 2013
Report on the first quarter of 2013
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
Danish CVR no: 54879415
22 May 2013
Report on the first quarter of 2013 for ROCKWOOL International A/S
Today the Board of ROCKWOOL International A/S has discussed and approved the following report on the first quarter of 2013.
Highlights
* Sales in the first quarter of 2013 at actual exchange rates decreased by 3% compared to the same period in 2012.
* EBIT in the first quarter of 2013 amounts to DKK 153 million which is at the same level as in the same period in 2012.
* The Group confirms its expectations for 2013 net sales at current exchange rates to be slightly above the level of 2012.
* The Group still expects a profit for the year of around DKK 700 million.
* Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions is now expected to be around DKK 1,500 million, a decrease of DKK 100 million compared to previous expectation.
Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer
ROCKWOOL International A/S
+45 46 56 03 00
