Interim Report 1 January-30 June 2010

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1 JANUARy – 30 June 2010 (compared with same period a year ago)

• Net sales fell 2% during the period, to SEK 3,249 million (3,320). For comparable units net sales fell 5%.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 11% to SEK 335 million (303) and the EBITA-margin was 10.3% (9.1).
• Profit after tax rose 18% to SEK 201 million (171).
• Earnings per share were SEK 5.03 (4.28) for the period.

Second quarter 2010 (compared with same period a year ago)

• Net sales rose 8% during the second quarter, to SEK 1,722 million (1,589). For comparable units the increase was 5%.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 35% to SEK 191 million (142)and the EBITA-margin was 11.1% (8,9).
• Profit after tax rose  51% to SEK 115 million (76).
• Earnings per share were SEK 2.88 (1.90).

For further information, please contact: Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO: +46 70 589 17 95

Indutrade in brief Indutrade markets and sells components, systems and services with a high-tech content to industrial customers in selected niches. The Group creates value for its customers by structuring the value chain and increasing the efficiency of its customers’ use of technological components and systems. For the Group’s suppliers, value is created through the offering of an efficient sales organisation with high technical expertise and solidly developed customer relations. Indutrade’s business is distinguished by the following factors, among others: • High-tech products for recurring needs • Growth through a structured and tried-and-tested acquisition strategy • A decentralised organisation characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit The Group is structured into four business areas: Engineering & Equipment, Flow Technology, Industrial Components and Special Products. Indutrade is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.