Hedehusene, Denmark, 2011-08-24 11:03 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Release no. 11 – 2011
Report on the first half of 2011
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
24 August 2011
Report on the first half of 2011 for Rockwool International A/S
Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the following report on the first half of 2011.
Highlights
* Sales in the first half-year at actual exchange rates increased by 16% compared to the same period in 2010.
* EBIT in the first half of 2011 amounts to DKK 294 million which is a decrease of DKK 83 million compared to the same period in 2010.
* The Group expects net sales at current exchange rates to increase by 15% for the full year 2011 compared to last year.
* The Group confirms its expectations for the year of a result after minority interests of DKK 550 million.
* Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions is still expected to be DKK 1,100 million.
Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer
