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Bisnode Year-end report 2009

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- Good demand for credit services but weak development for marketing services - Cost savings resulted in a strong operating profit and cash flow - Acquisitions and divestitures in line with the established strategy

OCTOBER-DECEMBER - Revenue of SEK 1,244 million (1,177) - Operating profit (EBITA) of SEK 185 million (103) - Operating margin (EBITA) of 14.3 per cent (8.6) - Cash flow from operating activities of SEK 244 million (223) - Acquisition of Kauppalehti 121 and TA Teleadress Information - Divestiture of Finfo and companies in construction information JANUARY-DECEMBER - Revenue of SEK 4,741 million (4,325) - Operating profit (EBITA) of SEK 593 million (533) - Operating margin (EBITA) of 12.3 per cent (12.0) - Cash flow from operating activities of SEK 471 million (426) - Good demand for credit services but weak development for marketing services - Cost savings resulted in a strong operating profit and cash flow - Acquisitions and divestitures in line with the established strategy EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE In January Bisnode completed the acquisition of Directinet, a leading supplier of online direct marketing solutions in France COMMENTS FROM THE CEO Thanks to a strong end to the year, Bisnode succeeded in delivering its highest operating profit (EBITA) of all time. Operating margin exceeded 12 per cent and cash flow from operating activities was very strong. The positive operating profit has been achieved in spite of still challenging market conditions and is primarily a result of the measures we have taken to adapt our cost structure to the temporary drop in demand. In the past year we carried out a number of acquisitions and divestitures. All of these transactions are in line with the Group’s strategy to focus on our core business and on the holdings with which we can realise clear income and cost synergies as a means to boost sales and profitability. This work, together with the introduction of a new organisation, ongoing investments in new products and increased segmentation of our market offering, means that Bisnode is well positioned for future growth and higher profitability.” Johan Wall, President and CEO

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