Report on the fourth quarter and full year 2007: Strong growth and improved margins

Fourth Quarter 2007:
• Net sales increased by 19 per cent to SEK 2,134 (1,796*) million
• Operating profit (EBIT) was improved by 64 per cent to SEK 235 (143*) million
• Profit for the period was improved by 60 per cent to SEK 147 (92*) million
• Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 1.73 (1.10*)

January - December 2007:
• Net sales increased by 22 per cent to SEK 7,325 (6,005*) million
• Operating profit (EBIT) was improved by 47 per cent to SEK 762 (520*) million
• Profit for the year was improved by 46 per cent to SEK 486 (333*) million
• Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 5.70 (3.90*)
• The board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.50 per share

*) Pro forma 2006

“It is a matter of great satisfaction to be able to present our first year-end accounts as an independent listed company showing growth of 22 per cent combined with higher profitability. During the year we acquired nine companies and made major cash-flow financed investments. This further strengthens our position and presence in our local markets”, says CEO Mats O Paulsson.


For additional information, please contact:
Mats O Paulsson, CEO Peab Industri +46 431 44 96 03
Staffan Bremander, Corp. Comm. Mgr. Peab Industri + 46 733 37 11 10


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