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Good operating performance; new cost base and improved market conditions

- Revenues from core business for Q3 2009 totalled EUR 111.9 mln, an increase of 4.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q3 2008: EUR 143.1 mln).
- EBITDA from core businesses was EUR 18.6 mln, or 16.6% of sales (Q3 2008: EUR 20.9 mln; 14.6% of sales).
- EBIT from core business was EUR 13.1 mln, or 11.7% of sales (Q3 2008: EUR 15.7 mln; 11% of sales).
- International shareholding increased to 16% following Columbia Wanger’s acquisition of a 5.2% share in Marel.
Consolidated
- Consolidated revenues for Q3 2009 amounted to EUR 133.7 mln (Q3 2008: EUR 170.6 mln).
- Consolidated EBITDA was EUR 18.0 mln in Q3 2009 (Q3 2008: EUR 20.8 mln) and consolidated operating profit (EBIT) was EUR 11.8 mln (Q3 2008: EUR 14.5 mln).
- Net result was EUR 0.9 mln for Q3 2009 (Q3 2008: EUR 4.5 mln).
- Net interest bearing debt was EUR 348.0 mln.
- Bridge loan for Food and Dairy operation was extended by two years, until October 2011.
For further information, please contact:
Erik Kaman, CFO,
tel: (+354) 563-8072
Sigsteinn Grétarsson, Managing Director of Marel ehf.,
tel: (+354) 563-8072