Press release from Elanders AB (publ) 2009-07-14 The second quarter: * Net sales fell by 16 % totalling MSEK 445 (MSEK 532). * Operating profit amounted to MSEK -22.4 (MSEK 24.9). The result is affected by costs of MSEK 13 stemming from the change in leadership. * Pre-tax profit was MSEK -31.6 (MSEK 13.5). * Net profit was MSEK -24.0 (MSEK 13.4) or SEK -2.46 per share (SEK 1.36 per share)1). * Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 45 (MSEK 18). * Magnus Nilsson was appointed new President and CEO on 25 June 2009. The first half year: * Net sales fell by 13 % totalling MSEK 921 (MSEK 1,054). * Operating profit amounted to MSEK -10.3 (MSEK 56.2). The result is affected by costs of MSEK 13 stemming from the change in leadership. * Pre-tax profit was MSEK -28.7 (MSEK 32.7). * Net profit was MSEK -20.6 (MSEK 26.1) or SEK -2.11 per share (SEK 2.66 per share)1). * Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 67 (MSEK 19 together with property sales of MSEK 110). 1) There was no dilution during the given periods. This document is essentially a translation of the Swedish language version. In the event of any discrepancies between this translation and the original Swedish document, the latter shall be deemed correct. Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.com or via e-mail info@elanders.com. Questions concerning this report can be made to: Magnus Nilsson Mats Almgren President and CEO Chief Financial Officer Phone +46 31 750 07 50 Phone +46 31 750 07 60 Mobile +46 734 350 189 Mobile +46 705 181 936 Elanders AB (publ) (Company ID 556008-1621) Designvägen 2 SE-435 33 Mölnlycke Phone +46 31 750 00 00