Final Accounts 1 January - 31 December, 2008

• Net sales: SEK 560.2 (457.2) million
• Profit after tax SEK 95.8 (62.9) million
• Profit per share after tax: SEK 2.01 (1.32)
• Proposed dividend: SEK 1.00 (1.00) per share
• EBITDA of USD 24.7 (13.5) million
• Available liquid funds SEK 507.5 (515.9) million
• Forecast for 2009: A profit before tax of USD 8 (SEK 70) million
• Long contracts provide stability in a weakening market
• Newbuilding program proceeding according to plan

Long contracts provide stability in a weakening market