Intrum Justitia AB: Interim Report January -- March 2003


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 13, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Intrum Justitia AB (Other OTC:INJJF): Revenues Grow 9 percent.

- Consolidated revenues increased by 9% to SEK 717.6 M (656.4) inthe first quarter.

- Operating earnings before goodwill amortization and itemsaffecting comparability increased by 5% in the first quarter,to SEK 104.0 M (99.3).

- Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 67.7 M (61.6).

- Collection cases in stock for the quarter were 37% up year onyear, from 7.3 to 10.0 million cases.

This Interim Report has not been reviewed by the company's auditor.

This Interim Report and other financial information is available at Intrum Justitia's Website: www.intrum.com

Telephone Conference

Intrum Justitia's CEO, Mr. Jan Roxendal, and CFO Mr. Bertil Persson, will comment on this Quarterly Report in a telephone conference held today at 2 p.m. CET. The telephone number for the conference is +44 (0)20 8901 6901 or +1 416 640 4127. A replay facility will be available for 48 hours following the conference call on tel: +44 (0)20 8797 2499 (access code: 900169#) or +1 416 640 1917 (access code: 250585#).

For further information, please contact: Jan Roxendal, CEO & President Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10 200

Bertil Persson, CFO Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10 200

Anders Antonsson, Investor Relations Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10 206, mobile: +46 (0)70 336 7818

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