Hedehusene, Denmark, 2014-02-21 16:56 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  

Release no. 01 – 2014
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

21 February 2014

Annual Report 2013 for ROCKWOOL International A/S

The Board of ROCKWOOL International A/S has at its meeting today discussed and approved the Annual Report for the financial year that ended 31 December 2013.

Highlights

* Sales increased by 1.6% and reached DKK 14,903 million
* EBITDA increased by 3.7% and reached DKK 2,336 million
* Profit for the year increased by 11.5% and totalled DKK 863 million
* Investments and acquisitions totalled DKK 1,979 million
* Cash flow from operations amounted to DKK 1,885 million – an increase of 5.6% on 2012
* 2014 sales are expected to increase by about 12% compared to 2013 and like-for-like, the sales are expected to grow by 5% with profit for the year around DKK 950 million
* 2014 investment level excluding acquisitions is expected to be around DKK 1,400 million
* The proposed dividend is increased to DKK 10.40 per share

         Further information: Gilles Maria
         Chief Financial Officer
         ROCKWOOL International A/S
         +45 46 56 03 00