Hedehusene, Denmark, 2012-05-22 17:06 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Release no. 06– 2012
Report on the first quarter of 2012
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
22 May 2012
Report on the first quarter of 2012 for Rockwool International A/S
Today the Board of Directors of Rockwool International A/S has approved the following report on the first quarter of 2012.
Highlights
* Sales in the first quarter of 2012 at actual exchange rates increased by 11% compared to the same period in 2011.
* EBIT in the first quarter of 2012 amounts to DKK 154 million which is an increase of DKK 50 million, 48% above the same period in 2011.
* The Group still expects net sales at current exchange rates to increase by 5% for the full year 2012.
* The Group expects a result after minority interests between DKK 650 and 700 million.
* Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions is now expected to be DKK 1,300 million.
Further information: Gilles Maria, Chief Financial Officer
