Interim report January-March 2009

“The market downturn had a negative impact on volumes and profit for the first quarter, particularly in the Euroland
countries, and we are taking continued steps to reduce our costs,” says Bong’s President and CEO Anders Davidsson.
“In spite of a tough market, we delivered a strong cash flow and sustained growth in our ProPac segment.”

First quarter: January-March 2009

• Net sales SEK 520 milion (526)

• ProPac sales SEK 60 million (52)

• Operating profit SEK 13 MSEK (28)

• Profit after tax SEK 3 million (12)

• Basic earnings per share of SEK 0,22 (0,90)

• Cash flow after investing activities SEK 41 million (51)

• New ProPac acquisition completed: 45% of UK-based Packaging First

For additional information, please contact Anders Davidsson, President and CEO of Bong Ljungdahl AB. Telephone (switchboard) +46 (0)44 20 70 00, (direct) +46 (0)44 20 70 80, (mobile)
+46 (0)70 545 70 80.

Bong is a leading European provider of specialised packaging and envelope products and offers solutions for distribution and packaging of information, advertising materials and lightweight goods. Two important growth areas in the Group are the new ProPac packaging concept and Russia. The Group has annual sales of approximately SEK 2 billion and some 1,200 employees in around 13 countries. Bong has a strong market position, particularly in Northern Europe, and the Group sees attractive opportunities for further expansion and development. Bong is a public limited company and its shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange Stockholm (Small Cap).



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