Release no. 12 - 2010
Report on the first half of 2010
To NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S
This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.
ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK�2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com
27 August 2010
Report on the first half of 2010 for Rockwool International A/S
Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the
following report on the first half of 2010.
Highlights
* Sales in the first half year at actual exchange rates increased by 5%
compared to the same period in 2009, or 1% based on comparable number of
working days.
* EBIT in the first half of 2010 amounts to DKK 377 million which is an
increase of DKK 200 million compared to the same period in 2009.
* The Group now expects net sales for 2010 at actual exchange rates to be at
the same level as last year.
* The net result after minority interests for 2010 is now expected to be DKK
400 million compared to DKK 300 million as mentioned in the report of the first
quarter 2010.
* Capital expenditure including acquisitions is now expected to be in the range
of DKK 1,600-1,700 million.
Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer
