Report on the first nine months of 2009 for Rockwool International A/S

Release no. 13 - 2009
Report on the first nine months of 2009

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

19 November 2009

Report on the first nine months of 2009 for Rockwool International A/S

Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the
following report on the first nine months of 2009. 

Highlights

* Sales in the first nine months decreased by 21% compared to the same period
in 2008, or 17% based on comparable exchange rates. Sales in third quarter
showed a small improvement and decreased by 20% or 16% based on comparable
exchange rates. 

* EBIT in the first nine months amounts to DKK 340 million which is a decrease
of DKK 836 million compared to the same period in 2008. 

* The Group now expects net sales of at least DKK 10,700 million (a decrease of
22% or 18% based on comparable exchange rates). 

* The Group now expects a result after minority interests of at least DKK 200
million including restructuring and reorganisation costs. 

* Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions is now expected to be in the range
of DKK 1,000-1,100 million. 


Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer