The first six months * Net sales increased by 75 % to MSEK 1,761 (1,005). * The operating result increased to MSEK 77 (51), which is an improvement of 51 % over the same period last year. * The result before tax increased to MSEK 60 (36), which is an improvement of 64 %. * The net result amounted to MSEK 31 (22) or SEK 1.30 (0.95) per share. * Operating cash flow was MSEK -192 (4), of which acquisitions were MSEK -254 (-22). * The new issue was oversubscribed and generated MSEK 121 after issue costs. * A considerable improvement in profit compared to 2013 continues to be forecasted for 2014. The second quarter * Net sales increased by 78 % to MSEK 910 (512). * The operating result increased to MSEK 40 (28), which is an improvement of 40 % over the same period last year. * The result before tax increased to MSEK 32 (21), which is an improvement of 53 %. * The net result amounted to MSEK 15 (12) or SEK 0.61 (0.50) per share. * Operating cash flow was MSEK 81 (34), of which acquisitions were MSEK 0 (- 2). 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 The information in this press release has been made public according to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. This information was published at 08:00 CET on 17 July 2014. [HUG#1828097]