Résumé: EAC Group's consolidated revenue reached DKK 2.0bn, up 21 per cent in DKK com-pared to H1 2006. Operating profit grew by 115 per cent and reached DKK 215m based on outstanding performance by EAC Foods supported by strong results in the two other businesses. The Group is upgrading its expectations to an operating profit (EBIT) before non-recurring items of around DKK 475m (DKK 375m in previous outlook). EAC to launch new Safe Harbour share repurchase programme. Yours sincerely, The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S (A/S Det Østasiatiske Kompagni)