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Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. DUNI - Page 1Interim Report for Duni AB (publ) 1 January – 31 December 2009 (compared with the same period of the previous year) 17 February 2010 Strong earnings in the seasonally most important quarter 1 January – 31 December 2009 Net sales increased by 3.0% to SEK 4,220 m (4,099). Earnings per share for continuing operations amounted, after dilution, to SEK 7.15 (4.06). A very strong cash flow during the past twelve months leads to a decrease in net debt by SEK 469 m to SEK 631 m (1,100). The board proposes a dividend of SEK 2.50 (1.80) per share. 1 October – 31 December 2009 Net sales increased by 1.0% to SEK 1,157 m (1,145). Earnings per share for continuing operations amounted, after dilution, to SEK 2.79 (0.76). Operating income in all business areas improved compared with the same period of last year. Key financials 12 months JanuaryDecember 2009 Net sales, SEK m Operating income1), SEK m Operating margin1), % Income after financial items, SEK m Net income2), SEK m 1) 2) 12 months JanuaryDecember 2008 4 099 414 10.1% 251 191 3 months OctoberDecember 2009 1 157 167 14.4% 166 131 3 months OctoberDecember 2008 1 145 145 12.7% 39 36 4 220 436 10.3% 444 336 Before an unrealized valuation effect of derivatives, due to the non-application of hedge accounting, of SEK 54 m (-48) 1 January – 31 December, SEK 6 m (-39) 1 October – 31 December and before restructuring costs of SEK 2 m (41) 1 January – 31 December, SEK 0 m (41) 1 October – 31 December. With respect to continuing operations. CEO’s comments "Duni delivered a strong fourth quarter with an operating income of SEK 167 m, compared with SEK 145 m last year. The important Christmas season turned out well with a volume development that demonstrates continued stabilization. A modest improvement was noted within the Professional business area, while Retail lost approximately 3% in volume during the period. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 1 |