Hedehusene, Denmark, 2014-02-21 16:56 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Release no. 01 – 2014 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 Danish CVR no: 54879415
21 February 2014
Annual Report 2013 for ROCKWOOL International A/S
The Board of ROCKWOOL International A/S has at its meeting today discussed and approved the Annual Report for the financial year that ended 31 December 2013.
Highlights
* Sales increased by 1.6% and reached DKK 14,903 million * EBITDA increased by 3.7% and reached DKK 2,336 million * Profit for the year increased by 11.5% and totalled DKK 863 million * Investments and acquisitions totalled DKK 1,979 million * Cash flow from operations amounted to DKK 1,885 million – an increase of 5.6% on 2012 * 2014 sales are expected to increase by about 12% compared to 2013 and like-for-like, the sales are expected to grow by 5% with profit for the year around DKK 950 million * 2014 investment level excluding acquisitions is expected to be around DKK 1,400 million * The proposed dividend is increased to DKK 10.40 per share
Further information: Gilles Maria Chief Financial Officer ROCKWOOL International A/S +45 46 56 03 00