Q1 Interim report 2008

EAC Group's  consolidated  revenue reached DKK 1.1bn up 14 per cent
in DKK compared to Q1 2007. Operating profit grew by 46 per cent to
DKK 124m based on a strong opening of 2008 by EAC Foods supported by
solid results in the other two businesses.
 
The Group maintains the expectations of double-digit revenue growth
both in local currencies and in DKK to around DKK 5.2bn.
The Group's consolidated operating profit (EBIT) excluding
non-recurring items is expected to be around DKK 540m in line with
the previous expectations.
 
 
Yours sincerely,
 
The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S
(A/S Det Østasiatiske Kompagni)
 
 
For additional information, please contact:
 
President & CEO Niels Henrik Jensen
+45 3525 4300
+45 2023 2188 (mobile)
 nhj@eac.dk
 
Group CFO Michael Østerlund Madsen
 +45 3525 4300
+45 2041 0957 (mobile)
 mom@eac.dk
 
www.eac.dk
 
 
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discrepancy the Danish version shall prevail.