Interim Report January 1- March 31, 2008
ALL FIGURES IN THIS REPORT ARE IN SEK. NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS INDICATE THE
CORRESPONDING PERIOD FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR
The quarter
• Betsson invested in growth during the first quarter
• The Group revenue increased by 54 percent to SEK 227.8 million (148.1)
• The number of active customers increased to 153 000, an increase of 43 percent
compared to Q4 2007
• Sweden's largest ever casino win amounting to SEK 10.5 million was won by a
customer at Betsson Casino
• Operating income increased to SEK 56.8 million (45.5)
• Income before taxes amounted to SEK 57.5 (45.5) million
• Income after taxes amounted to SEK 53.6 (41.7) million, which corresponds to
SEK 1,36 (1,06) per share.
Continued strong Sales development!
“During the first quarter Betsson has increased focus on customer acquisition
and growth. I conclude that the investment has been successful and that we as a
result of this laid down a solid foundation for future growth during the year to
come. “ says Pontus Lindwall, CEO and President of Betsson.
Invitation to the Interim Report
Today, Tuesday 29 April, at 08.30 CET, Betsson's President, Pontus Lindwall,
will present the Interim Report for the First Quarter, 2008 at Operaterassen in
Stockholm. The Report will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions. The
presentation will be held in English.
For a telephone link to the Presentation, please ring: +46(0)8 5052 0270
(Sweden) or +44(0)20 8817 9301 (UK).
The Presentation will also be broadcast at 08.30 via Webcast (image, sound and
PowerPoint presentation), at www.betsson.se under Financial Info alternatively
www.financialhearings.com, Betsson.
A copy of the presentation will be available at www.betsson.se from 29 April.
For further information, please contact
Pontus Lindwall, Group President and CEO,
Tel 08-556 967 10, 0708-27 51 55, pontus@betsson.com
