ARTIMPLANT SIX - MONTH REPORT 2012

First six months

•  Net revenue amounted to SEK 12.2 million (9.7), an increase of 26 percentage
points.The result has improved by SEK 3.5 million compared to the corresponding
period last year.
•  The net loss totaled SEK 5.5 million (9.0).
•  Earnings per stock unit amounted to SEK -0.02 (-0.08).

Second quarter

•  Net revenue amounted to SEK 5.4 million (4.3), an increase of 26 percentage
points .The result has improved by SEK 2.0 million compared to the corresponding
period last year.
•  The net loss totaled SEK 3.2 million (5.2).
•  Earnings per stock unit amounted to SEK -0.01 (-0.04).


Events after the period-end

•  Agreement with the insurance company regarding cover for litigation costs in
the USA.


* Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period last year.

N. B. This is a translation from Swedish. The Swedish version shall always take
precedence.


For further information, please contact:

Kjell Thörnbring, CEO
E-mail:        kjell.thornbring@artimplant.com
Telephone:  +46 703 11 90 25

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Artimplant
Artimplant is a biomaterials company focused on solutions to problems in
orthopedic. We restore health through the development, production and marketing
of degradable implants that regenerate body functions and improve quality of
life. Our products, made from Artelon®, meet unmet clinical needs and are
marketed in a growing number of therapy areas. Artimplant produces implants for
treatment of osteoarthritis in hands and feet, for shoulder and other soft
tissue injuries.

Artimplant is a public company listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm in
the Small Cap segment and in the healthcare sector.

Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may
differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a
result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company's business including
increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations and
to attract and retain qualified professionals; technological obsolescence;
general economic conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings.

This is information which Artimplant shall make public pursuant to the Swedish
Financial Instruments Act and the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing
Operations Act and/or stock market agreements. Information was made available
for publication on August 23, 2012 at 8.45 AM (Swedish time).