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Duni Interim / Quarterly Report 2008

Feb 18, 2009

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Interim report for Duni AB (publ) 1 January – 31 December 2008 (compared with the same period of the previous year).

18 February 2009

Continued improvement in the underlying profitability.

1 January – 31 December 2008

  • Net sales increased by 2.9% to SEK 4,099 m (3,985).
  • Operating income¹ increased by 4.8% to SEK 414 m (395).
  • Operating margin¹ increased from 9.9% to 10.1%.
  • The core business, Professional, continued to demonstrate solid growth.
  • Income after financial items amounted to SEK 251 m (196).
  • Income after tax for the continuing operations amounted to SEK 191 m (99).
  • Earnings per share for the continuing operations amounted, after dilution, to SEK 4.06 (2.09).
  • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.80 (1.80) per share.

1 October – 31 December 2008

  • Net sales increased by 1.9% to SEK 1,145 m (1,124).
  • Operating income² is in line with the preceding year, SEK 145 m (148).
  • Income after tax for the continuing operations amounted to SEK 36 m (58).
  • Earnings per share for the continuing operations amounted, after dilution, to SEK 0.76 (1.23).

¹ Before restructuring costs of SEK 41 m (0) and before an unrealized valuation effect of derivatives of SEK -48 m

(-1) due to the non-application of hedge accounting.

² Before restructuring costs of SEK 41 m (0) and before an unrealized valuation effect of derivatives of SEK -39 m (-3) due to the non-application of hedge accounting.

CEO's comments

"In light of the severe slowdown in the economy which have been noted, Duni's sales and income have developed well during the fourth quarter. This is particularly positive taking into account the fact that the fourth quarter is traditionally Duni's strongest which historically has accounted for approximately 35 % of operating income.

Duni's reported net sales during the fourth quarter have been positively affected by the weaker Swedish krona. The currency effect

during the quarter amounts to approximately 5% of net sales. The decline in sales measured in fixed exchange rates is approximately 3% and is attributable to the Retail and Tissue business areas, while Professional kept up well and, in total, reached the same sales as last year.

Within Professional, the German market has enjoyed a continued healthy development, as have several other important markets in central Europe. At the same time, the weakened economy has continued to

Duni is a leading supplier of attractive and convenient products for table setting and takeaway. The Duni brand is sold in more than 40 markets and enjoys a number one position in Central and Northern Europe. Duni has some 2,000 employees in 17 countries, headquarters in Malmö and production units in Sweden, Germany and Poland. Duni is listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stockholm under the ticker name "DUNI". ISIN code is SE 0000616716.

influence the total demand on Duni's products. A lower activity level during the quarter has also been noted in eastern Europe.

Duni today has a lean operating platform thanks to the fact that, in recent years, we have rationalized the Group's production structure and created uniform and centralized support functions for cost-efficient business support. Under current business conditions, further rationalization measures have been initiated, among other things continued optimization of the Group's production resources. These planned and partially implemented measures resulted in restructuring costs totalling SEK 41 m, which affected the fourth quarter. The full impact of these measures is expected by the end of the first half of 2009, with annual savings of about SEK 50 m.

Net sales increased by 2.9%

Net sales demonstrated growth of SEK 114 m to SEK 4,099 m (3,985) during the period 1 January – 31 December 2008, compared with the same period of last year. This entails an increase of 2.9%. The downturn in the economy has led to somewhat lower growth which mainly has influenced business areas Retail and Tissue.

With unchanged exchange rates from the preceding year, the net sales would have been SEK 84 m lower for the year.

Net sales for the period 1 October – 31 December 2008 increased by SEK 21 m to SEK 1,145 m (1,124). This entailed an increase of 1.9%. With unchanged exchange rates from the preceding year, the net sales would have been SEK 58 m lower.

Improved profit

Operating income (EBIT) before non-recurring items increased by 4.8% to SEK 414 m (395) for the period 1 January – 31 December 2008. The gross margin is 26.8% (26.0%). In addition to price increases and a more profitable product mix, the margin benefited from an advantageous business area mix, with Professional accounting for an increasing share of sales.

With unchanged exchange rates from the preceding year, operating income would have been SEK 19 m lower for the year. Which

For the full year of 2008 we note a somewhat improved operating margin and an operating income before non-recurring items of SEK 414 m. Adjusted for the weaker Swedish krona this means an unchanged operating income compared with SEK 395 m last year. The result increased during the first half of the year but also reached a satisfactory level during the volatile autumn months. The Group also delivered a strong cash flow for the year.

It appears that the general economic situation will weaken further and we expect 2009 to be a tough year. In light of this trend we have taken measures at an early stage and stand prepared to take further action if the market development so requires. Historically, Duni has proven to be slightly less sensitive to the business cycle than the Horeca sector as a whole," says Fredrik von Oelreich, CEO, Duni.

implies an operating income in line with last year.

The reported income after financial items was SEK 251 m (196) and income after tax amounted to SEK 191 m (99).

Operating income (EBIT) before nonrecurring items declined somewhat to SEK 145 m (148) for the period 1 October – 31 December 2008. Exchange rate changes affected operating income positively by SEK 12 m.

Reported income after financial items for the quarter was SEK 39 m (100) and income after tax was SEK 36 m (58).

Non-recurring items

Bridge non-recurring items
(SEK m)
2008 2007 2008
Q4
2007
Q4
Reported operating income
Unrealized value changes,
326 394 66 145
derivative instruments -48 -1 -38 -3
Restructuring costs -41 0 -41 0
Underlying operating income 414 395 145 148

The reported income includes two non-recurring items.

A restructuring cost of SEK 41 m (0) relates to rationalization measures, which will affect a bit over one hundred employees whereof slightly less than half are white-colour employees. These

measures relate, primarily, to production optimization between the German and Polish conversion plants. Duni estimates that these restructuring costs will lead to annual savings of approximately SEK 50 m. These will have a gradual effect in 2009, with the full impact during the second half of the year.

Other operating costs include a non-realized valuation effect of electricity and currency derivatives of SEK 39 m (3) for the period 1 October – 31 December.

Excluding both the effect of restructuring costs and non-realized valuation effects of derivatives, operating income would have amounted to SEK 145 m (148). For further information, see Note 6.

Business area reporting

Duni's operations are divided into three business areas.

The Professional business area (sales to hotels, restaurants and catering companies) accounted for 68% of Duni's net sales during the period 1 January – 31 December 2008.

The Retail business area, primarily focused on sales to the retail trade, accounted for 19% of net sales during the period.

The Tissue business area (production of soft paper for table-top products and hygiene articles) accounted for 13% of sales to external customers during the period.

The Professional and Retail business areas have, to a large extent, a common product range. Design and packaging solutions are, however, adapted to suit different sales channels. Production and support functions are shared to a large degree by the business areas. Duni has chosen to report the results for the business areas on an EBIT-level, after allocation of common costs, excluding non-recurring items, over the respective business areas.

Professional business area

Net sales increased by 4.9% to SEK 2,771 m (2,641) for the period 1 January – 31 December. With unchanged exchange rates from the preceding year, the net sales for the year would have been SEK 66 m lower.

Professional thereby accounted for the Group's entire growth. This, combined with an improved product mix and Duni's success in offsetting increased raw materials costs by means of price increases, led to an improved operating margin. An increased share of net sales of premium products has been achieved through a successful product range development which

includes a number of new products and concepts launched during the year.

Operating income increased to SEK 368 m (342). The operating margin was 13.3% (12.9%). Net sales for the period 1 October – 31 December increased by 4.4% to SEK 753 m (721). Operating income increased to SEK 122 m (113), with an operating margin of 16.2% (15.5%). See also Note 5.

Retail business area

Net sales declined by SEK 23 m to SEK 777 m (800) for the period 1 January – 31 December 2008. With unchanged exchange rates from the preceding year, net sales for the year would have been SEK 17 m lower. Operating income increased to SEK 11 m (5). The operating margin was 1.5% (0.6%).

Within Retail, the trend of weaker sales compared with the corresponding period of last year is continuing. However, thanks to a strengthened gross margin, profitability improved somewhat. In the Nordic region, Duni has lost some of the listings at several major customers, but as regards both the quarter and the full year the Nordic region's result clearly improved thanks to a focus on more profitable customers and improved mix combined with necessary price increases. The German market has developed well during the year and Duni's new category setup has been successful.

Net sales for the period 1 October – 31 December were SEK 261 m (268). Operating income increased from SEK 20 m to SEK 21 m and the operating margin was 8.1% (7.5%). See also Note 5.

Tissue business area

Net sales increased by 1.3% to SEK 551 m (544) for the period 1 January - 31 December 2008.

Operating income declined to SEK 35 m (49). The operating margin was 6.3% (9.0%). It is primarily higher energy prices which explain the lower result compared to last year.

Net sales for the period 1 October – 31 December were SEK 131 m (135). The operating income was SEK 2 m (13) and the operating margin was 1.3% (9.6%). In the quarter, sales of high-quality soft paper, so-called airlaid, have developed weaker than expected. As a consequence, we have been forced to adapt production, which is the main reason for the weaker result for the business area during the quarter. Sales of standard soft paper have increased, but these products account for only a small portion of external deliveries. Volumes of

airlaid-material for hygiene products are expected to improve gradually commencing at the end of the first quarter 2009.

Cash flow

The Group's operating cash flow for the period 1 January – 31 December was SEK 274 m (263). The operating capital has increased, among other things, due to a weaker Swedish krona. Inventories increased during the year by SEK 42 m to SEK 542 m (500) where only a small part is due to increased tied up capital. Accounts receivable increased by SEK 185 m to SEK 731 m (546), primarily due to the termination of factoring agreements in Germany. The cash flow development has been positively affected by lower interest expenses.

Cash flow including investing activities amounted to SEK 135 m (1,335). The same period of last year included a cash flow of SEK 1,209 m from the sale of the deSter business area. Duni's net investments for the continuing operations amounted to SEK 139 m (132). Depreciation and write-downs for the period amounted to SEK 97 m (90).

The Group's interest-bearing net debt as per 31 December is SEK 1,100 m, compared with SEK 1,087 m as per 31 December 2007. See Note 2. This marginal increase includes terminated factoring agreements on the German market of SEK 135 m and an advance payment of SEK 42 m to the German tax authorities to avoid further interest.

Financial net

The financial net for the period 1 October – 31 December was SEK -27 m (-45). External interest expenses are lower than last year thanks to lower indebtedness and improved financing terms. The financial net for the period includes a negative non-realized value change from market valuations of derivative instruments, as well as translation of cash balances in foreign currency.

A refinancing was carried out in connection with the IPO and thus the fourth quarter of last year included a write-down of SEK 21 m due to early settlement of loans.

Taxes

The total reported tax cost for the period 1 January – 31 December was SEK 60 m (97). In January 2008, company income tax in Germany was lowered, which contributed to a lower tax rate for Duni. The difference as regards the tax

burden between the years is also due to adjustments regarding preceding periods.

During the year, deferred tax asset relating to loss carry-forwards were reduced by SEK 45 m of which SEK 24 m represents utilized tax losses and SEK 21 m represents a write-down of deferred tax asset because of lower tax rate in Sweden, from 28% to 26.3%, as per 1 January 2009. Reported tax in the period has therefore been affected with a non-recurring cost of SEK 20 m.

Duni has received a final assessment regarding the previously commented German tax audit. The remaining amount to be paid to the German tax authorities is approximately SEK 14 m, which will be paid during the spring 2009. Duni Germany has now adjusted the provision and was able to dissolve SEK 11 m to the period's reported tax. In addition, Duni Germany has recorded a deferred tax asset based on established temporary differences of SEK 9 m. In total, the reported tax has therewith been positively affected by SEK 20 m in the period.

Earnings per share

Earnings per share for the year for the continuing operations before and after dilution were SEK 4.06 (SEK 2.11 before dilution and SEK 2.09 after dilution).

Personnel

On 31 December 2008, there were 1,952 employees (2,001). 875 of the employees were engaged in production. Duni's production plants are located in Bramsche in Germany, Poznan in Poland and Bengtsfors in Sweden.

Acquisitions

No acquisitions were carried out during the period.

New establishment

No new establishments were carried out during the period.

Risk factors for Duni

A number of risk factors may affect Duni's operations in terms of both operational and financial risks. Operational risks are normally handled by each operating unit and financial risks by the treasury department.

Operational risks

Duni is currently exposed to risks which are directly connected to the ongoing business operations. Managing the impact of fluctuations in the prices of raw materials constitutes an important factor for maintaining profitability. The development of attractive collections, in particular the Christmas collection, is fundamental for Duni achieving strong sales and earnings growth. A weakened economy in Europe could lead to fewer restaurant visits, less retail consumption and increased price competition, which may affect volumes and gross margins.

Financial risks

The financial risks are primarily risks directly related to exchange rates, interest rates and credit risks. Risk management within Duni is regulated by a finance policy approved by the Duni Board of Directors. The risks for the Group are in all essential respects also related to the parent company. Duni's management of financial risks is described in greater detail in the Annual Report as per 31 December 2007.

With regard to Duni's long-term financing, it has since last year been secured in an agreement valid through to 2012.

Contingent liabilities have increased from SEK 11 m to SEK 42 m since the 31 December 2007. The increase is largely due to security pledged for Polish overdraft facilities.

Transactions with related parties

"Related parties" means Duni Holding AB. During the first quarter of 2008, Duni AB paid a debt to Duni Holding AB of SEK 5.9 m.

Interim reports

Quarter I 24 April 2009
Quarter II 29 July 2009
Quarter III 28 October 2009
Quarter IV 17 February 2010

Proposed dividend

The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.80 per share, or SEK 85 m. The Board believes that the proposed dividend provides scope for the Group to perform its obligations and implement planned investments. 11 May 2009 is proposed as the record date for the right to receive dividends.

2009 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Duni AB (publ) will be held at 3.00pm on Wednesday 6 May 2009 at Skånes Dansteater, Östra Varvsgatan 13 A in Malmö. For further information, reference is made to Duni's website. The annual report will be available to the shareholders not

later than two weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting. Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to Duni's Nomination Committee or have a matter addressed at the Annual General Meeting may do so by e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] or by letter to: Duni AB, Att: Valberedningen or Bolagsstämma, P O Box 237, SE-201 22 Malmö, not later than 18 March 2009.

Composition of the Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee is a shareholder committee which is responsible for nominating the persons to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting for election to Duni's board. The Nomination Committee submits proposals regarding the chairman of the board and other directors. It also produces proposals regarding board fees, including the allocation between the chairman and other directors, and any compensation for committee work. Duni's Nomination Committee pending the 2009 Annual General Meeting comprises four members: Peter Nilsson, chairman of Duni AB, and chairman of the Nomination Committee; Rune Andersson, Mellby Gård Investerings AB; Bernhard Horn, Polaris Capital Management, LLC and Göran Espelund, Lannebo Fonder.

The parent company

Net sales amounted to SEK 1,244 m (1,277) for the period 1 January – 31 December 2008. Income after financial items was SEK 181 m (-230). The external interest costs are lower than last year thanks to a lower indebtedness and improved financing terms.

The net debt amounts to SEK 1,104 m, of which a net claim of SEK 609 m relates to subsidiaries. Other receivables have increased due to increased lending to subsidiaries. Net investments amounted to SEK 16 m (23).

Group structure and reporting

During 2006 and at the beginning of 2007, Duni completed the work of concentrating its operations to its core business, in principle corresponding to the former Duni Europe. The American businesses, Duni Corporation and Duni Supply Corporation, were sold in August 2006 and the sale of the flight catering business was completed in March 2007, when Duni AB sold the shares in deSter Holdings B.V. In order to facilitate a relevant comparison between the years, only the new Group structure is reported

in full and designated in this report as "continuing operations".

Accounting principles

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The parent company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with RFR 2.1, Reporting for Legal Entities, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting principles applied are those described in the annual report as per 31 December 2007.

Information in the report

The information is such as Duni is obliged to publish pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information will be disclosed to the media for publication at 8:00am on 18 February.

The interim report will be presented at 10:00am CET on 18 February via a telephone conference which can also be followed via the Internet. To participate in the telephone conference, please call +46 (0)8 5052 0110. To follow the presentation via the Internet, please visit this link:

http://events.webeventservices.com/duni/2009/02/18/ This report has been presented in both a Swedish and an English version. In the event of any discrepancy between the two, the Swedish version shall apply.

Malmö, 17 February 2009

Fredrik von Oelreich, President and CEO

Additional information is provided by:

Fredrik von Oelreich, President and CEO, Tel.: +46 40 10 62 00 Johan L. Malmqvist, CFO, Tel.: +46 40 10 62 00 Fredrik Wahrolén, Marketing and Communications Manager, Tel.:+46 734 19 62 07

Duni AB (publ) P O Box 237 SE-201 22 Malmö Tel.: +46 40 10 62 00 www.duni.com Registration no: 556536-7488

Consolidated Income Statements

12 months
January
12 months
January –
3 months
October –
3 months
October -
SEK m December December December December
Note 1 2008 2007 2008 2007
Net Sales 4 099 3 985 1 145 1 124
Cost of goods sold -3 020 -2 948 -848 -808
Gross profit 1 079 1 037 297 316
Selling expenses -465 -446 -119 -114
Administrative expenses -198 -208 -51 -62
Research and development expenses -23 -13 -6 -3
Other operating incomes* 57 57 14 11
Other operating expenses* -124 -33 -69 -3
Operating income (Note 6) 326 394 66 145
Financial income 8 37 3 15
Financial expenses, etc. -83 -235 -30 -60
Net financial items -75 -198 -27 -45
Income after financial items 251 196 39 100
Income tax -60 -97 -3 -42
Net income, continuing operations 191 99 36 58
Net income, discontinued operations
(Note 3) 6 472 6 15
Net Income 197 571 42 73
Income attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company 197 571 42 73
Minority interests - - - -
12 months 3 months 3 months 3 months
January -
December
January -
December
October –
December
October -
December
2008 2007 2008 2007
Earnings per share, continuing
operations, SEK
Before dilution 4.06 2.11 0.76 1.23
After dilution
Average number of shares before dilution
4.06 2.09 0.76 1.23
(´000)
Average number of shares after dilution
46 999 46 999 46 999 46 999
(´000) 46.999 47 333 46 999 46 999
Earnings per share, discontinued
operations, SEK
Before dilution 0.13 10.04 0.13 0.32
After dilution
Average number of shares before dilution
0.13 9.97 0.13 0.32
(´000)
Average number of shares after dilution
46 999 46 999 46 999 46 999
(´000) 46 999 47 333 46 999 46 999
Earnings per share, attributable to
equity holders of the Parent Company,
SEK
Before dilution 4.19 12.15 0.89 1.55
After dilution
Average number of shares before dilution
4.19 12.06 0.89 1.55
(´000)
Average number of shares after dilution
46 999 46 999 46 999 46 999
(´000) 46 999 47 333 46 999 46 999

* Other operating income and expenses include valuation of derivative instruments in accordance with IAS 39.

Consolidated Quarterly Income Statements in brief

SEK m 2008 2007
Oct Jul Apr Jan Oct Jul Apr Jan
Quarter Dec Sep Jun Mar Dec Sep Jun Mar
Net Sales 1 145 973 1 012 969 1 124 966 971 923
Cost of goods sold -848 -715 -752 -705 -808 -716 -737 -686
Gross profit 297 258 260 264 316 250 234 237
Selling expenses -119 -104 -118 -125 -114 -105 -112 -115
Administrative expenses -51 -47 -54 -46 -62 -49 -47 -51
Research and development expenses -6 -5 -7 -5 -3 -3 -4 -2
Other operating incomes* 14 7 18 18 11 18 14 12
Other operating expenses* -69 -26 -9 -20 -3 -14 -12 -3
Operating income (Note 6) 66 83 90 86 145 97 73 78
Financial income 3 2 1 1 6 3 5 14
Financial expenses etc. -30 -14 -18 -20 -51 -35 -18 -121
Net financial items -27 -12 -17 -19 -45 -32 -13 -107
Income after financial items 39 72 73 67 100 65 60 -29
Income tax -3 -19 -16 -22 -42 -27 -26 -2
Net income, continuing operations 36 53 57 45 58 38 34 -31
Net income, discontinued operations
(Note 3)
6 - - - 15 - - 457
Net Income 42 53 57 45 73 38 34 426

* Other operating income and expenses include valuation of derivative instruments in accordance with IAS 39.

Consolidated Balance Sheets in brief

31 December 31 December
SEK m 2008 2007
ASSETS
Goodwill 1 199 1 199
Other intangible fixed assets 25 29
Tangible fixed assets 514 433
Financial fixed assets 369 398
Total fixed assets 2 107 2 059
Inventories 542 500
Accounts receivable 731 546
Other operating receivables 182 207
Cash and cash equivalents 249 202
Total current assets 1 704 1 455
TOTAL ASSETS 3 811 3 514
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity 1 544 1 416
Long-term loans 1 151 1 092
Other long-term liabilities 229 219
Total long-term liabilities 1 380 1 311
Accounts payable 358 305
Other short-term liabilities 529 482
Total short-term liabilities 887 787
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3 811 3 514

Change in the Group's shareholders' equity

SEK m
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company
Minority
interest
Total
Equity
Share
capital
Other
injected
capital
Reserves Loss carried
forward incl.
net income
for the period
TOTAL
Closing balance 31 Dec 2006 59 1 681 28 -934 834 4 838
Exchange rate differences - - 6 - 6 - 6
Divested business - - - - - -4 -4
Total transactions reported directly
against shareholders' equity
0 0 6 0 6 -4 2
Net income for the year
Total recognized income and
- - - 460 460 - 460
expense 0 0 6 460 466 -4 462
Closing balance 30 June 2007 59 1 681 34 -474 1 300 0 1 300
Exchange rate differences - - 5 - 5 - 5
Total transactions reported directly
against shareholders' equity
0 0 5 0 5 0 5
Net income for the year
Total recognized income and
- - - 111 111 - 111
expense 0 0 5 111 116 0 116
Closing balance 31 December 2007 59 1 681 39 -363 1 416 0 1 416
Exchange rate differences - - 16 - 16 - 16
Total transactions reported directly
against shareholders' equity
0 0 16 0 16 0 16
Net income for the year - - - 197 197 - 197
Total recognized income and
expense
0 0 16 197 213 0 213
Dividend paid to shareholders - - - -85 -85 - -85
Closing balance 31 December 2008 59 1 681 55 -251 1 544 0 1 544

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

1 January – 1 January –
31 December 31 December 1)
SEK m 2008 2007
Current operation
Operating income, continuing operations 326 393
Operating income, discontinued operations 6 480
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow etc 159 -374
Paid interest and tax -142 -214
Change in working capital -75 -22
Cash flow from operations 274 263
Investments
Acquisition of fixed assets -145 -146
Sales of fixed assets 6 1
Divested business - 1 209
Change in interest-bearing receivables 0 8
Cash flow from investments -139 1 072
Financing
Taken up loans2) 302 2 475
Amortization of debt2) -300 -3 773
Dividend paid -85 -
Change in borrowing -13 -22
Cash flow from financing -96 -1 320
Cash flow from the period 38 15
Liquid funds, opening balance 202 184
Exchange difference, cash and cash equivalents 9 3
Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance 249 202

1) The cash flow is a mix of continuing and discontinued operations. For further details see Note 4,

Clarification of operational cash flow for the continuing operations, 1 January – 31 December 2007.

2) Loans and amortizations, within the credit facility, are reported gross for duration above 3 months according to IAS 7.

Key ratios in brief

1 January – 1 January –
31 December 31 December
2008 2007
Net Sales, SEK m 4 099 3 985
Gross Profit, SEK m 1 079 1 037
EBIT, SEK m 326 394
EBITDA, SEK m 422 484
Number of Employees 1 952 2 001
Sales growth, % 2.9% 5.9%
Gross margin, % 26.3% 26.0%
EBIT margin, % 8.0% 9.9%
EBITDA margin, % 10.3% 12.1%
Return on capital employed 14.3% 18.7%
Net debt/equity ratio 71.2% 76.8%

Parent Company Income Statements in brief

12 months 12 months 3 months 3 months
January - January - October - October -
SEK m December December December December
Note 1 2008 2007 2008 2007
Net Sales 1 244 1 277 333 373
Cost of goods sold -1 104 -1 171 -294 -340
Gross profit 140 106 39 33
Selling expenses -121 -118 -26 -28
Administrative expenses -149 -145 -43 -44
Research and development expenses -12 -2 -3 -
Other operating incomes 224 189 66 87
Other operating expenses -225 -177 -94 -37
Operating income -143 -147 -60 11
Revenue from participations in Group
companies 351 77 62 -
Other interest revenue and similar income 84 47 40 2
Interest expenses and similar expenses -111 -207 -59 -38
Net financial items 324 -83 43 -36
Income after financial items 181 -230 -17 -25
Appropriations - - - -
Taxes on income for the period 3 42 0 -7
Net income for the period 184 -188 -18 -32

Parent Company Balance Sheets in Brief

31 December 31 December
SEK m 2008 2007
ASSETS
Goodwill 799 899
Other intangible fixed assets 25 28
Total intangible fixed assets 824 927
Tangible fixed assets 69 71
Financial fixed assets 1 071 1 100
Total fixed assets 1 964 2 098
Inventories 106 133
Accounts receivable 126 129
Other operating receivables 823 466
Cash and bank 153 116
Total current assets 1 208 844
TOTAL ASSETS 3 172 2 942
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Total restricted shareholders' equity 83 83
Total unrestricted shareholders' equity 1 398 1 221
Shareholders' equity1) 1 481 1 304
Provisions 116 113
Long-term financial liabilities 1 275 1 307
Total long-term liabilities 1 275 1 307
Accounts payable 71 64
Other short-term liabilities 229 154
Total short-term liabilities 300 218
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, PROVISIONS
AND LIABILITIES
3 172 2 942

1) Shareholders' equity also includes Group contributions from RexCell Tissue & Airlaid AB, which is included in the same tax subject.

Duni's share

As per 31 December 2008 the share capital amounted to SEK 58,749 t divided into 46,999,032 shares, each with a quotient value of SEK 1.25.

Shareholders

Duni is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm under the ticker name "DUNI". Duni's main shareholders are Mellby Gård Investerings AB (29.99%), Polaris Capital Management, LLC (9.62%) and Lannebo Fonder (8.73%).

Definitions

Cost of goods sold: Cost of goods sold including production and logistic costs.

Gross margin: Gross profit as a percentage of net sales.

EBIT: Operating income.

EBIT margin: EBIT as a percentage of net sales.

EBITA: Operating income adjusted for impairment of fixed assets.

EBITA margin: EBITA as a percentage of net sales.

EBITDA: Operating income before depreciation and impairment of fixed assets.

EBITDA margin: EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.

Capital employed: Non-interest bearing fixed assets and current assets, excluding deferred tax assets, less non-interest bearing liabilities.

Return on capital employed: Operating income as a percentage of capital employed.

Return on shareholders' equity: Net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity.

Number of employees: The number of employees at end of period.

Currency adjusted: Figures adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Figures for 2008 are calculated at exchange rates for 2007.

Earnings per share: Net income divided by the average number of shares.

Net Interest-bearing debt: Interest-bearing liabilities and pensions less cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing receivables.

Horeca sector: Abbreviation of hotel, restaurant and catering.

Notes

Note 1. Accounting and valuation principles

Since January 1, 2005, Duni applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. For transition effects see notes 45 and 46 in the Annual Report of 30 June 2007.

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU and with the related reference to Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act. The parent company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with RFR 2.1, Reporting for Legal Entities, and the Annual Accounts Act. The accounting principles are the same as in the Annual Report as per 31 December 2007.

Note 2. Net interest bearing debt

Commencing the fourth quarter of 2008, the interest-bearing debt is calculated excluding the effect of electricity and currency derivatives.

Note 3. Divested business

The American businesses, Duni Corporation and Duni Supply Corporation, were sold in August 2006. In November 2007, Duni and Innoware LLC came to a final agreement concerning the purchase price and the arbitration proceedings between them were avoided. The final purchase price was adjusted by SEK 31 m. The effect on cash flow was SEK - 29 m. In connection with this settlement, the provision was adjusted and SEK 15 m was dissolved as an additional capital gain on the sale of Duni Americas.

The sale of deSter Holding B.V. was completed in March 2007.

Note 4. Clarification of operating cash flow for continuing operations 1 January – 31 December 2007

Investments

Duni's total net investments for the period 1 January – 31 December 2007 amounted to SEK 146 m. The net investments in the continuing operations have been SEK 132 m.

Changes in working capital

The net change in operating working capital, inventory/accounts receivables/accounts payables during the period 1 January – 31 December, 2007 amounted to SEK 20 m. The change involves a net change of SEK -24 m in inventory, a net change of SEK 14 m in accounts receivable, and a net change of SEK 30 m in accounts payable for the continuing operations.

Note 5. Sales development per geographic area

Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Net Sales - Professional 2008 2007 Change
SEK m
Nordic region 664 673 -1.3%
Central Europe 1 616 1 518 6.5%
Southern & Eastern Europe 469 430 9.1%
Rest of the World 22 20 10.0%
Total 2 771 2 641 4.9%
Net Sales – Retail Jan-Dec
2008
Jan-Dec
2007
Change
SEK m
Nordic region 148 168 -11.9%
Central Europe 610 620 -1.6%
Southern & Eastern Europe 19 12 58.3%
Rest of the World - 0 0.0%
Total 777 800 -2.9%

Note 6. Non-recurring items

Restructuring costs and unrealized valuation effects on derivatives instruments, due to non-application of hedge accounting, are considered non-recurring items. The following items are included in the consolidated income statements.

Restructuring cost Jan-Dec
2008
Oct-Dec
2008
SEK m
Cost of goods sold -21 -21
Selling expenses -6 -6
Administrative expenses -4 -4
Other operating expenses -10 -10
Total -41 -41

Derivatives instruments

SEK m Jan-Dec
2008
Oct-Dec
2008
Jul-Sep
2008
Apr-May
2008
Jan-Mar
2008
Other operating incomes 1 -15 1 9 6
Other operating expenses -49 -24 -20 -2 -3
Total -48 -39 -19 7 3
Jan-Dec
2007
Oct-Dec
2007
Jul-Sep
2007
Apr-May
2007
Jan-Mar
2007
Other operating incomes 13 -3 11 5 0
Other operating expenses -14 0 -8 -6 0