* In this report the operations in Kungsbacka that were divested
during the quarter are recorded separately, in accordance with
IFRSs, as divested operations.
* Net turnover for the remaining units rose by 14 % totalling MSEK
466 (MSEK 409), of which the acquired operations in Germany
generated MSEK 38 (MSEK 0).
* Operating profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 40.0
(MSEK 32.0), of which the acquired operations in Germany generated
MSEK 5.3 (MSEK 0).
* Pre-tax profit for the remaining units amounted to MSEK 31.8 (MSEK
27.5).
* Net profit for the remaining units was MSEK 25.2 (MSEK 19.4) or SEK
2.85 per share (SEK 2.19 per share)*.
* Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -220 (MSEK 81), of which MSEK
-240 was acquisitions.
* An eventful quarter with the strategically important acquisition of
Sommer Corporate Media and the divestiture of the directories
operations in Kungsbacka.
* During the period the Group won important orders from, among
others, Electrolux, Bosch (UK), Braun, Saab Automobiles and Scania.
* In the beginning of April Ford Motor Company named Elanders one of
their best global suppliers in 2006.
* 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
Mobile +46 708 210 Mobile +46 705 181 936
410
