Peab Industri's interim report January - September 2007: Strong growth and improved margins

Peab Industri's interim report January - September 2007:  Strong growth and
improved margins

Third quarter 2007
• Net sales increased by 20%, to SEK 2 111 million (1 754*).
• Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 42% to SEK 287 million (202*).
• Profit for the period increased by 43% to SEK 192 million (134*).
• Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 2.23 (1.56*).

January - September 2007:
• Net sales increased by 23% to SEK 5 191 million (4 209*).
• Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 40% to SEK 527 million (377*).
• Profit for the period increased by 41% to SEK 339 million (241*).
• Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 3.97 (2.80*).

*) Pro forma 2006

- Development in the third quarter was satisfactory, with strong growth and
improved profitability. A series of investments and acquisitions of leading
local companies have also been implemented during the year. On the whole we have
further reinforced our position on the market and are well-equipped to continue
our profitable expansion, 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

This information is such that Peab Industri AB is obligated to publish in
accordance with the Swedish Act regarding the Securities Market.

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