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Q1 REPORT January - March 2009

REPORTING PERIOD JANUARY – MARCH 2009• Net sales amounted to SEK 203.5 million (173.0 m)• The operating loss excluding capital gains amounted to SEK 57.8 million (-29.5 m)• The operating loss was SEK 57.8 million (+45.5 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 63.6 million (+36.0 m)• EPS was SEK -6.85 (+3.85)SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD• BRIO found itself in a tough liquidity situation during the reporting period, which mainly affected the company’s ability to meet its commitments towards the Group’s suppliers. In conjunction with the financial reconstruction,

BRIO financially reconstructed – shareholders’ equity strengthened by more than SEK 300 million

• BRIO’s main owner Proventus guarantees issues of preference shares of aroundSEK 164 million with preferential rights to subscribe for existing BRIO shareholders• BRIO’s principal banking partner converts loans of SEK 150 million into preference shares• BRIO’s equity strengthened by around SEK 314 million before issue costs• BRIO will in total receive at least SEK 175 million in expanded liquidity• The preference shares are issued at SEK 2.20 per share and carry up to 25% preferential rights which has a considerable dilution effect for existing shareholders• The board does not

FINANCIAL STATEMENT January - December 2008

REPORT PERIOD OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2008Net sales amounted to SEK 303.7 million (323.7 m)The operating loss was SEK 58.6 million (6.1 m)The loss after tax was SEK 71.5 million (-8.0 m)EPS before and after dilution was SEK -7.66 (-7.48)PERIOD JANUARY – DECEMBER 2008Net sales amounted to SEK 892.5 million (930.1 m)The operating loss was SEK 44.8 million (-52.7 m)The operating loss excluding capital gains was SEK 126.8 million (-52.7 m)The loss after tax was SEK 75.3 million (-82.6 m)EPS before and after dilution was SEK -8.07 (-7.88)SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE

BRIO to take further streamlining measures - 30 white-collar staff to be made redundant

With the aim of achieving profitability, BRIO intends to take further streamlining measures including coordinating design, product development and marketing resources. Simultaneously, 30 white-collar staff will be made redundant.“BRIO’s in-house developed toys, prams and child safety seats for cars have shown good growth, which is positive for our margins. Unfortunately our total sales have been weaker than expected and we calculate that the downturn in the global economy will mean further challenges. Therefore we must reduce costs in our efforts to achieve profitability,” says acting CEO,

Andreas Sbrodiglia - BRIO’s new CEO

Andreas Sbrodiglia has been appointed as BRIO AB’s new CEO.Andreas previously held a leading position at Hero AG, which acquired Semper AB in 2006, where he was CEO from 2003 to 2007 and deputy CEO from 2000 to 2003. Semper is the market leader in the Nordic region for baby foods and gluten-free products, with a strong position in the UK and Russia. Hero AG is an international consumer goods company with business activities in a range of different product sectors where baby food is prioritised.Andreas has been chairman of Hero’s companies in the Nordic region since 2007. He has also

FINANCIAL STATEMENT January-December 2007

IMPROVED PROFITABILITY BUT DELAYED SALES GROWTHREPORT PERIOD OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 323.7 million (374.4 m)• The operating profit was SEK 6.1 million (-17.1 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 8.0 million (-19.2 m)• EPS was SEK -0.86 (-2.26)PERIOD JANUARY-DECEMBER 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 930.1 million (1,113.7 m)• The operating loss was SEK 52.7 million (-134.9 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 82.6 million (-158.6 m)• EPS was SEK -8.88 (-25.08)SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE REPORT PERIOD• The Board proposes that no dividend be paid.

BRIO in License Agreement with Disney

BRIO has signed a 3 year license agreement with The Walt Disney Company Limited to make wooden railway sets and wooden preschool products that match Disney’s top rated pedagogic “Playhouse Disney” programs (currently showing on European TV). The agreement involves Mickey Mouse Club House with well-known characters such as Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse etc and My Friends Tigger & Pooh.“A significant share of the global toy market is licensed products within well known toy assortments. BRIO is a leading manufacturer of wooden toys, which is why it is exciting for us to strengthen

QUARTERLY REPORT July - September 2007

BUSINESS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP IN A POSITIVE DIRECTIONREPORT PERIOD JULY-SEPTEMBER 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 222.7 million (242.3 m)• The operating profit was SEK 1.6 million (-5.6 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 2.4 million (-12.1 m)• EPS was SEK -0.26 (-2.18)PERIOD JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 606.4 million (739.3 m)• The operating loss was SEK 58.8 million (-117.8 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 74.6 million (-139.4 m)• EPS was SEK -8.01 (-24.93)SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE REPORT PERIOD• BRIO signed a three-year licensing

IMPROVED PROFITS THROUGH LOWER COSTS AND HIGHER MARGINS

REPORT PERIOD APRIL-JUNE 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 202.6 million (264.2 m)• The operating loss was SEK 28.5 million (-71.8 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 35.0 million (-80.3 m)• EPS was SEK -3.76 (-14.36)PERIOD JANUARY-JUNE 2007• Net sales amounted to SEK 383.7 million (497.0 m)• The operating loss was SEK 60.4 million (-112.2 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 72.2 million (-127.3 m)• EPS was SEK -7.76 (-22.75)

QUARTERLY REPORT July - September 2006

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NEW BRIO PRODUCTS – MORE LACKLUSTRE PERFORMANCE BY SCANDITOY THAN EXPECTEDREPORT PERIOD JULY-SEPTEMBER 2006• Net sales were SEK 242.3 million (326.5 m)• The operating loss was SEK 5.6 million (+20.5 m)• The loss after tax was SEK 12.1 million (+12.5 m)• EPS (not taking new issue into account) was SEK -2.16 (+2.23)REPORT PERIOD JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2006• Net sales were SEK 739.3 million (858.4 m)• The operating loss was SEK 117.8 (-41.3 m)• The operating loss adjusted for one-off items was SEK 81.4 million (-41.3)• The loss after tax was SEK 139.4 million (

QUARTERLY REPORT April -June 2006

WEAK SALES, ADDITIONAL ONE-OFF ITEMS AND REFINANCING-Rationalization measures progress according to plan but profits are weighed by weaker sales -Continued restructuring in line with the new strategy to generate growth in future -BRIO’s Board proposes capital injection of SEK 224 million to assure a satisfactory equity/assets ratio and sufficient financing to carry out the new strategy (see separate press release) -BRIO’s Boards adjusts forecast REPORTING PERIOD APRIL-JUNE 2006 -Net sales were SEK 264.2 million (294.0 m) -Operating loss was SEK 71.8 million (-25.9 m) -Operating loss

QUARTERLY REPORT January-March 2006

LACKLUSTRE EARNINGS – CONTINUED FOCUS ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTREPORTING PERIOD JANUARY-MARCH 2006 • Net sales were SEK 232.8 million (237.9 m). • The operating loss was SEK 40.4 million (-35.9 m). • The loss after tax was SEK 47.0 million (-40.7 m). • EPS was SEK -8.39 (-7.28). SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE PERIOD • On 13 March 2006, BRIO signed an agreement with K'NEX of the US to make K'NEX BRIO's exclusive distributor of toys in North America from 1 June. The agreement should be seen from a long-term perspective and in connection with the agreement, the activities of the wholly

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