Financial results for the third quarter
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings amounted to SEK 36,925 million on 30 September, an
increase of SEK 5,761*) million corresponding to 20% since 30 June
2009.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 1,915 million (1,768) and
operating profit was SEK 322 million (219).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 1,981 million (1,851)
and operating profit was SEK 311 million (211).
* Net result after tax, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to 5,942 SEK million (loss of 13,139).
* The profit per share was SEK 22.58 (loss of 49.83).
Events during the third quarter
* The acquisition of Emesco AB was closed on 17 September.
* Within New Ventures, Kinnevik and Asset & Resource Management
Company Ltd ("ARM"), a leading Nigerian asset management and
financial services group, have joined forces to create one of West
Africa's leading private equity funds.
Financial results for the first nine months of the year
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings increased by SEK 11,180*) **) million corresponding to 46%
during the first nine months of the year.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 6,018 million (5,728) and
operating profit was SEK 609 million (567).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 6,266 million (5,923)
and operating profit was SEK 604 million (578).
* Net result after tax, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to SEK 11,639 million (loss of 18,957).
* The profit per share was SEK 44.51 (loss of 71.84).
*) Excluding acqusition value of shares and securities in Emesco AB
of SEK 2,232 million.
**) Including dividends received.
