ALS LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2008

Feb 25, 2008

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asx/media release

26 February 2008

Campbell Bros upgrades FY profit forecast

The Board of Brisbane-based diversified industrial company Campbell Brothers Limited (ASX Code: CPB) advised today that underlying net profit after tax for the full year to 31 March 2008 is expected to be approximately $70 million, a 35 percent increase on the underlying net profit after tax achieved in 2007. Previously directors had indicated a 25 percent increase for the full year.

The profit upgrade is due to continuing strong performance in the laboratory analysis business, especially in minerals testing. In September 2007, Campbells acquired ACIRL (an Australian based coal technology company) and e-Lab (a US based environmental laboratory group). Both of these acquisitions have integrated well and are contributing ahead of expectations during the current half year. The Chemical Division of the company has also continued the strong improvement reported in the first half year results.

ENDS:

For further information:

Greg Kilmister, Managing Director, Campbell Brothers Limited, 07 3367 7900

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