Second quarter report 2018

· Net sales increased by 39 percent to MSEK 2,252 (1,622). The increase refers mainly to the Irish company Manor Farm, which was acquired as of 28 August 2017. Net sales increased by 4 percent in Sweden, 10 percent in Denmark, 5 percent in Norway and 31 percent in Finland. · Adjusted operating income[1] rose by 29 percent to MSEK 90 (70), corresponding to a margin of 4.0 (4.3) percent. Except for Ireland, which accounted for the major part of the increase, Norway and Finland also achieved improvements. Income was negatively affected by a less favourable price/mix, primarily in Sweden