Baltika's consolidated net sales in February totalled EEK 76.7 million, posting a growth of 28% yoy. Retail sales grew 36% yoy and amounted to EEK 57.3 million. Wholesale increased by 10% to EEK 18.4 million. Sales in February -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | EEK million | 2/2007 | 2/2006 | Change | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Retail sales | 57.3 | 42.3 | 36% | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Wholesale | 18.4 | 16.7 | 10% | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Other sales | 1.0 | 1.1 | -12% | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Total | 76.7 | 60.1 | 28% | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In February, Baltika's retail sales grew 145% in Russia, 44% in Latvia, 29% in Estonia, 23% in Ukraine and 17% in Lithuania. As of the end of February, Baltika Group operated 113 shops with total sales area of 20,027 square metres. There were no openings in February. In the first half of 2007, Baltika plans to open 12-16 new stores. Openings will mostly take place in Lithuania and Russia. Cumulative two month sales of Baltika totalled EEK 167 million (+39% yoy), including retail sales of EEK 135 million (+48%) and wholesale of EEK 30 million (+13%). The Group's goal in 2007 is to increase net sales at least 40%. During the year, 20-25 new stores are planned to be opened taking the Group's total to 132-137 by the end of the year. In addition, Baltika plans to enter one or two new markets (Czech Republic and Romania) in 2007. 1 EUR = 15.6466 EEK Triin Palge Head of investor relations +372 630 2886