Financial results for the second quarter * The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed Holdings amounted to SEK 28,932 million on 30 June, an increase of SEK 7,398* million corresponding to 33% since 31 March 2009. * Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 2,140 million (2,006) and operating profit was SEK 167 million (184). * The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 2,192 million (2,068) and operating profit was SEK 169 million (164). * Net result after tax, including changes in fair value of financial assets, amounted to SEK 7,649 million (3,481). * The profit per share was SEK 29.35 (13.19). Events during the second quarter * Kinnevik signed an agreement to acquire Emesco which will strengthen the ownership in Tele2 and MTG. * Kinnevik subscribed for 51.9% in Metro's issue of subordinated debentures and warrants, of which 44.1% with preferential rights and 7.8% in addition to this, in accordance with previously granted guarantee, for a total amount of SEK 274 million. * Within New Ventures, Kinnevik committed to invest USD 10 million in the micro financing fund Microvest and acquired 30% of the shares in a Ukrainian farming company and 20% of the shares in the Internet company R2 International. Financial results for the first half of the year * The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed Holdings increased by SEK 5,418* million corresponding to 22% during the first half of the year. * Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 4,103 million (3,960) and operating profit was SEK 287 million (348). * The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 4,285 million (4,072) and operating profit was SEK 293 million (367). * Net result after tax, including changes in fair value of financial assets, amounted to SEK 5,697 million (loss of 5,818). * The profit per share was SEK 21.85 (loss of 22.04). * Including dividends received.