February–July

The Group’s February–July 2008 net sales amounted to EUR 2,776 (2,753) million, an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year.

The Group’s operating profit in February–July was EUR 72 (64) million. The Group’s ordinary profit before taxes was EUR 66 (60) million and the profit margin was 2.4 (2.2)%. The net profit for the period February–July was EUR 49 (45) million.

May–July

The Group’s second quarter net sales amounted to EUR 1,389 (1,401) million, down 0.9% from last year’s figures.

The Group’s operating profit in May–July was EUR 38 (33) million, up 17% from the same period in the previous year. The ordinary profit before taxes was EUR 35 (31), up 14%, and the profit margin was EUR 2.5 (2.2)%. The net profit for the period May–July was EUR 26 (23) million.