Hedehusene, Denmark, 2013-03-01 17:41 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Release no. 01 – 2013
To NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S
This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.
ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK�2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com
Danish CVR no: 54879415
1 March 2013
Annual Report 2012 for ROCKWOOL International A/S
The Board of ROCKWOOL International A/S has at its meeting today discussed and approved the Annual Report for the financial year that ended 31 December 2012.
Highlights
* Sales increased by 6.7% and reached DKK 14,664 million
* EBITDA increased by 24.2% and reached DKK 2,240 million
* Profit for the year increased by 24.2% and totalled DKK 774 million
* Investments totalled DKK 964 million
* Cash flow from operations amounted to DKK 1,754 million – an increase of 14.9% on 2011
* 2013 sales are expected to be slightly above the level of 2012 with profit for the year around DKK 700 million
* 2013 investment level excluding acquisitions is expected to be around DKK 1,600 million
* The proposed dividend is increased to DKK 10.20 per share
Further information: Gilles Maria
Chief Financial Officer
ROCKWOOL International A/S
+45 46 56 03 00
