Q1 Interim Report 2008

EAC Group's consolidated revenue reached DKK 1.1bn up 14 per cent in DKK
compared to Q1 2007. Operating profit grew by 46 per cent to DKK 124m based on
a strong opening of 2008 by EAC Foods supported by solid results in the other
two businesses. 

The Group maintains the expectations of double-digit revenue growth both in
local currencies and in DKK to around DKK 5.2bn. 
The Group's consolidated operating profit (EBIT) excluding non-recurring items
is expected to be around DKK 540m in line with the previous expectations. 


Yours sincerely,

The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S
(A/S Det Østasiatiske Kompagni)


For additional information, please contact:

President & CEO Niels Henrik Jensen
+45 3525 4300
+45 2023 2188 (mobile)
 nhj@eac.dk

Group CFO Michael Østerlund Madsen
 +45 3525 4300
+45 2041 0957 (mobile)
 mom@eac.dk

www.eac.dk


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