* In this report the divested operations in Kungsbacka are recorded
separately, in accordance with IFRSs, as divested operations.
* Net turnover for the remaining units rose by 17 % totalling MSEK
978 (MSEK 835), of which the acquired operations in Germany
generated MSEK 117 (MSEK 0).
* Operating profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 88.4
(MSEK 64.1), of which the acquired operations in Germany
generated MSEK 15.6 (MSEK 0).
* Pre-tax profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 69.9
(MSEK 54.2).
* Net profit for the remaining units was MSEK 54.7 (MSEK 37.9) or
SEK 5.88 per share (SEK 4.28 per share)*.
* Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -213 (MSEK 95), of which
MSEK -240 was acquisitions.
* An eventful half-year with the strategically important
acquisition of Sommer Corporate Media and the divestiture of the
directories operations in Kungsbacka.
* During the period the Group signed important contracts with,
among others, Electrolux, Bayer, Bosch (UK), Braun, Saab
Automobile and Scania.
* An agreement to acquire 80 % of Artcopy in São Paulo, which is a
vital bridge for Elanders in South America, was reached in June.
* As previously forecasted improvements in turnover and pre-tax
profits compared with 2006, not including costs for write-downs
etc. in Kungsbacka of MSEK -151, are anticipated for 2007.
*) There was no dilution during the given periods
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:
Patrick Holm Mats Almgren
President and CEO Chief Financial
Officer
Phone +46 31 750 07 50 Phone +46 31 750 07
60
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