AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) Interim report – January - June 2006*

• Net sales totalled SEK 5,396 (5,252) million. • The operating profit, excluding the impact of IAS 39 and excluding non recurring items of SEK 107 million, amounted to SEK 220 (236) million. • During 2005 the profit from subcontracting in Chocolate & Confectionery Fats amounted to SEK 60 million for the full year and SEK 30 million for the first six months. This business discontinued at the end of 2005. • The operating profit after adjustment for IAS 39 was SEK 124 million. • The profit after tax amounted to SEK 60 million. • Earnings per share were SEK 1.48. "We see an increased share of speciality products and improved gross contribution per tonne. The merger continues as planned. Total positive synergies will increase from earlier communicated SEK 150 million to SEK 175 million. The synergies will have full impact from the fourth quarter 2007 and full year impact on 2008. The total non-recurring costs during 2005 and 2006 are estimated at approximately SEK 250 million. The possibility of additional synergies through cost improvements in a second wave of restructuring is promising”, says CEO, Jerker Hartwall in a comment to the report. Interim report for the period April-June 2006* • Net sales totalled SEK 2,599 (2,770) million. Gross contribution per tonne has improved gradually following the specialisation strategy but sales have decreased mainly due to the strategic change in the product mix and a temporary shortage of shea nuts. • The operating profit, excluding the impact of IAS 39 and excluding non recurring item of SEK 102 million, amounted to SEK 101 (117) million. Higher energy costs of SEK 10 million (net) has affected the result in the second quarter. • During 2005 the profit from subcontracting in Chocolate & Confectionery Fats amounted to SEK 60 million for the full year and SEK 20 million for the second quarter. This business discontinued at the end of 2005. • The operating profit after adjustment for IAS 39 amounted to SEK -2 million. • Loss after tax was SEK 6 million. * Comparable figures in brackets refer to 2005 pro forma. Jerker Hartwall President and CEO For further information, please call +46 454 826 03