UPDATE 1-Kemira Q2 profit tops consensus, 2010 EBIT to rise

HELSINKI, July 29 (Reuters) – Finnish chemicals firm Kemira (KRA1V.HE) reported higher second-quarter profit due to stronger demand across all its units, and predicted full-year earnings would rise year on year.

“Customer demand is getting stronger. Operating profit from continuing operations, excluding non-recurring items, is expected to grow notably from last year,” the firm said in a statement on Thursday.

April-to-June underlying operating profit rose 38 percent versus a year ago to 40.5 million euros ($52.7 million), at the top end of forecasts in a Reuters poll of analysts. Revenues rose 12 percent to 545 million, trumping all expectations.

“The recovery in demand which started at the end of the first quarter also continued in the second quarter,” said Kemira, a supplier of chemicals to the paper, oil and water industries. ($1=.7684 Euro) (Editing by Jon Loades-Carter)

Greece’s CCH Q2 profit down 11 pct, lags forecast

July 29 (Reuters) – Greece-based bottling company Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) (HLBr.AT) said on Thursday second-quarter net profit fell 11 percent year-on-year, due to a windfall tax imposed by the debt-laden Greek government.

CCH, the world’s second-largest bottler of Coca-Cola (KO.N) soft drinks, posted comparable net profit of 172 million euros ($223.8 million) from 193.5 million in the same period last year, versus an average forecast of 177.9 million in a Reuters poll. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou)

Kemira Oyj: Kemira Oyj’s Interim Report January-June 2010: Marked recovery in demand compared to last year, significant increase in operating profit

Kemira Oyj
Stock Exchange Release
July 29, 2010 at 8.30 (CET+1)

January-June:

*
Revenue in January-June 2010 increased by 7% to EUR 1,059.9 million (January-June 2009:
EUR 986.0 million).

*
Operating profit excluding non-recurring items rose 49% to EUR 79.6 million (53.4).
Operating profit rose 55% to EUR 82.9 million (53.4).

*
Gearing was 48% (December 31, 2009: 53%).

*
Profit before taxes improved by 140% to EUR 69.0 million (28.8)

*
Earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.35 (0.16).

*
During the current year, Kemira expects the demand to develop favorably as our customer
demand is getting stronger. Operating profit from continuing operations, excluding
non-recurring items, is estimated to grow notably from last year (2009: EUR 124.9
million).

*
Tikkurila Oyj was separated from Kemira on March 26, 2010 and is reported under
Discontinued operations (see tables).

Second quarter:

*
Revenue in April -June 2010 rose 12% to EUR 545.2 million (April-June 2009: EUR 488.5
million).

*
Operating profit excluding non-recurring items rose 38% to EUR 40.5 million (29.3).

*
Operating profit percentage excluding non-recurring items was 7.4% (6.0%).

*
Operating profit rose 52% to EUR 44.5 million (29.3).

*
Profit before taxes totalled EUR 37.3 million (20.8).

*
Earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.17 (0.11).

Kemira’s President and CEO Harri Kerminen:

The recovery in demand which started at the end of the first quarter also continued in
the second quarter. The 12% growth in revenue compared to the second quarter last year
is a reflection of increased deliveries to our customer industries. The revenues of Oil
& Mining and Paper segments rose over 10 %. The revenue of the Municipal & Industrial
segment developed positively as well, especially regarding deliveries to Industrial
customers.

The operating profit excl. non-recurring items in continuing operations improved in the
second quarter by 38%. In addition to higher sales volumes, the result was boosted by
lower costs. Operating profit as a share of revenue rose to 7.4% from 6.0% the previous
year. Profit before tax was markedly better than last year.

We will continue to develop the company according to our strategy, focusing on water
chemistry. As a part of this work, we announced the divestments of two non-water related
Paper segment units. The globally growing water business offers Kemira opportunities to
expand the utilisation of our current competencies in the water treatment sector.
Furthermore, the cooperation with customers and research centers provides a strong basis
for the profitable growth of Kemira.

Key Figures and Ratios

Figures in the text section of the interim report are for continuing operations
excluding Tikkurila, unless otherwise mentioned. Tikkurila Oyj was separated from Kemira
on March 26, 2010. It is reported under Discontinued operations (see tables).

EUR million 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009
Revenue 545.2 488.5 1,059.9 986.0 1,969.9
EBITDA 68.3 55.4 131.1 104.0 207.2
EBITDA, % 12.5 11.3 12.4 10.6 10.5
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items 40.5 29.3 79.6 53.4 124.9
Operating profit 44.5 29.3 82.9 53.4 109.7
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, % 7.4 6.0 7.5 5.4 6.3
Operating profit, % 8.2 6.0 7.8 5.4 5.6
Financial income and expenses -9.8 -7.3 -17.7 -19.6 -37.8
Profit before tax 37.3 20.8 69.0 28.8 76.5
Net profit from continuing operations 27.3 15.5 55.0 22.2 67.1
Net profit*** 27.3 29.5 586.0** 35.6** 85.5**
EPS, EUR, from continuing operations 0.17 0.11 0.35 0.16 0.47
Capital employed * 1,631.7 1,722.6 1,631.7 1,722.6 1,659.3
ROCE %* 8.8 1.7 8.8 1.7 6.3
Cash flow after investments 1.9 83.9** 134.6** 49.5** 202.2**
Equity ratio, % at period-end 50** 35** 50** 35** 45**
Gearing, % at period-end 48** 104** 48** 104** 53**
Personnel at period-end 5,177 9,139** 5,177 9,139** 8,493**

5,177

9,139**

8,493**

* 12-month rolling average
**Includes Tikkurila until March 25, 2010
***Net profit January-March 2010 includes a non-recurring income of EUR 529.2 million
from the separation of Tikkurila, consisting of the difference between the market price
of Tikkurila on March 26, 2010 and the shareholder’s equity of Tikkurila on March 25,
2010 less the transfer tax related to Tikkurila’s listing as well as listing costs.

Definitions of key figures are available at www.kemira.com > Investors > Financial
information. Due to the rights offering arranged in 2009, historical per share key
figures have been adjusted with the following formula: average number of shares x 1.1.

Conference for analysts and the media:

Kemira will arrange a press conference for analysts and media today, July 29, 2010
starting at 10:30 a.m. at Kemira House, Porkkalankatu 3, Helsinki. The press conference
will be held in Finnish. Harri Kerminen, Kemira’s President and CEO, will present the
interim report. The presentation material will be available on Kemira’s website at
www.kemira.com at 10:30 a.m.

A conference call in English will begin at 1:00 p.m. Finnish time. In order to
participate in the call, please dial +44 (0)20 7162 0077, code 871463, ten minutes
before the conference begins. The presentation material will be available on Kemira’s
website at www.kemira.com. A recording of the conference call will be available on
Kemira’s website later today.

Kemira Oyj will publish its January-September interim report on Thursday October 28,
2010 at 8:30 a.m.

Additional information:

CFO Jyrki Mäki-Kala
Tel: +358 40 534 1060

Kemira is a global two billion euro chemicals company that is focused on serving
customers in water-intensive industries. The company offers water quality and quantity
management that improve customers’ energy, water and raw material efficiency. Kemira’s
vision is to be a leading water chemistry company.

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Financial Performance in April-June 2010

Kemira Group’s revenue increased by 12% in April-June 2010 compared to the corresponding
period in 2009. April-June 2010 revenue was EUR 545.2 million (April-June 2009: EUR
488.5 million). Demand continued to grow in April-June in most customer industries.
Sales prices decreased in some products as a result of a drop in raw material prices
seen in 2009. The exchange rate effect increased revenue by about EUR 29 million.

Revenue, EUR million 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-12/2009
Paper 247.4 221.6 906.4
Municipal & Industrial 163.7 160.7 607.5
Oil & Mining 78.1 55.2 235.0
Other 56.0 71.7 300.4
Eliminations 0.0 -20.7 -79.4
Total 545.2 488.5 1,969.9

488.5

1,969.9

Operating profit rose 52% in April-June 2010 compared to the corresponding period in
2009 and amounted to EUR 44.5 million (29.3). Operating profit excluding non-recurring
items, main items being the divestments of two non-water related Paper segment units and
a service company in Helsingborg, was EUR 40.5 million (29.3). Operating profit margin
was 7.4% (6.0%). The operating profit was boosted by the about EUR 13 million lower cost
and higher sales volumes. Fixed costs were at a higher level than last year, due to the
negative effect of the exchange rate fluctuations.

Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-12/2009

EUR million
Paper 18.3 8.0 44.9
Municipal & Industrial 15.6 18.2 66.4
Oil & Mining 6.9 3.2 14.2
Other -0.3 -0.1 -0.6
Eliminations 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 40.5 29.3 124.9

29.3

124.9

The share of associates’ results was EUR 2.6 million (-1.2).

Profit before tax in April-June amounted to EUR 37.3 million (20.8), and net profit from
continuing operations totalled EUR 27.3 million (15.5).

Earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.17 (0.11).

Financial Performance in January-June 2010

Kemira Group’s revenue of continuing operations increased by 7% in January-June 2010
compared to the corresponding period in 2009, due to the increase in demand in most
customer industries. January-June 2010 revenue was EUR 1,059.9 million (January-June
2009: EUR 986.0 million). Sales volumes increased by about 10%. The growth was strongest
in the Oil & Mining and Paper segments. The exchange rate effect increased revenue by
about EUR 34 million. Sales prices decreased in some products as a result of a drop in
raw material prices seen in 2009.

Revenue, EUR million 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009
Paper 481.4 446.6 906.4
Municipal & Industrial 312.1 311.4 607.5
Oil & Mining 144.7 109.6 235.0
Other 121.8 156.9 300.4
Eliminations -0.1 -38.5 -79.4
Total 1,059.9 986.0 1,969.9

986.0

1,969.9

Operating profit in January-June 2010 amounted to EUR 82.9 million (53.4). Operating
profit excluding non-recurring items, main items being the divestments of two non-water
related Paper segment units and a service company in Helsingborg, rose by 49% to EUR
79.6 million (53.4). The positive growth in the sales volumes in the latter half of the
period increased the operating profit markedly. The costs decreased by about EUR 49
million in January-June 2010 compared to the corresponding period in 2009. The exchange
rate effect on operating profit was minor. Fixed costs were at the level of 2009, when
excluding the negative effect from exchange rate.

Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009

EUR million
Paper 33.5 15.5 44.9
Municipal & Industrial 32.3 28.6 66.4
Oil & Mining 13.3 5.2 14.2
Other 0.5 4.1 -0.6
Eliminations 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 79.6 53.4 124.9

53.4

124.9

The share of associates’ results was EUR 3.8 million (-5.0).
The January-June profit before tax was EUR 69.0 million (28.8). Net profit for the
period from continuing operations totalled EUR 55.0 million (22.2). Net profit was EUR
586.0 million (35.6). This includes a non-recurring income of EUR 529.2 million from the
separation of Tikkurila, consisting of the difference between the market price of
Tikkurila on March 26, 2010 and the shareholder’s equity of Tikkurila on March 25, 2010
less the transfer tax related to Tikkurila’s listing as well as listing costs.

Financial position and cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities in January-June 2010 amounted to EUR 34.7 million
(87.7). Cash flow includes Tikkurila until March 25, 2010. Compared to last year, cash
flow was adversely affected by the separation of Tikkurila in the first quarter, as well
as the increase of net working capital connected to the growth of revenue. Cash flow
after investments amounted to EUR 134.6 million (49.5). Cash flow from investing
activities includes the loan repayment from Tikkurila as well a cash and cash
equivalents transferred to Tikkurila, and the effect of the transfer tax related to
Tikkurila’s listing, in total EUR 119.3. The cash flow effect of expansion, improvement
and maintenance investments was EUR -31.2 million (-36.1). No acquisitions were carried
out during the period. Acquisitions amounted to EUR 3.7 million last year relating to
Tikkurila.

At the end of the period the Group’s net debt stood at EUR 611.0 million (December 31,
2009: EUR 675.6 million). The decrease in net debt was mainly due to the separation of
Tikkurila (effect approximately EUR 160 million). Currency exchange rate fluctuations
increased net debt by approximately EUR 54 million and in addition, during the second
quarter Kemira Oyj paid out EUR 41 million in dividend.

At the end of the period, interest-bearing liabilities stood at EUR 723.6 million
(December 31, 2009: 950.2). Fixed-rate loans accounted for 76% of total interest-bearing
loans (December 31, 2009: 70%). The average interest rate on the Group’s
interest-bearing liabilities was 4.4% (5.7%). At the end of June, the duration of the
Group’s interest-bearing loan portfolio was 18 months (December 31, 2009: 19 months).

The unused amount of the EUR 500 million revolving credit facility that falls due in
2012 was EUR 437 million at the end of the period. The total limit of the revolving
credit facility has been reduced from EUR 750 million to EUR 500 million. Short-term
liabilities maturing in the next 12 months amounted to EUR 126.5 million, with
commercial papers issued on the Finnish markets representing EUR 4.9 million and
repayments of long-term loans representing EUR 110.3 million. Cash and cash equivalents
totalled EUR 112.6 million on June 30, 2010. Based on its current structure, it is
expected that the Group will not encounter any significant refinancing needs in 2010,
since the current loan arrangements cover its financing needs. The terms of the
revolving credit facility and other major bilateral loan arrangements require that the
Group’s equity ratio must be more than 25%.

At the end of the period, the equity ratio stood at 50% (December 31, 2009: 45%), while
gearing was 48% (December 31, 2009: 53%). Kemira’s gearing target is 40-80%.
Shareholders’ equity decreased by approximately EUR 70 million due to the separation of
Tikkurila. The net impact of currencies on shareholders’ equity was approximately EUR 45
million.

In January-June the Group’s net financial expenses were EUR 17.7 million (19.6). Net
financial expenses decreased from the corresponding period in 2009, mainly due to lower
debt and lower market rate levels; at the same time they increased due to the exchange
rate effects.

Capital expenditure

Gross capital expenditure in January-June, excluding acquisitions, amounted to EUR 34.7
million (36.1). Gross capital expenditure of continuing operations, excluding
acquisitions, totalled EUR 32.5 million (27.9). Expansion investments represented around
24% of gross capital investments, improvement investments around 40%, and maintenance
investments around 36%. The depreciation of continuing operations amounted to EUR 48.2
million (50.6). Cash flow from the sale of assets in continuing operations was EUR 12.4
million (1.5) in January-June.

Research and Development

In continuing operations, research and development expenditure in January-June was EUR
20.4 million (19.9) i.e. 2.1% (2.1%) of all operating expenses.

In March Kemira and VTT announced the establishing of a large water research center in
Finland. The total cost of the research, which will be performed at the centre, is
estimated at EUR 120 million, including external funding. The investments are allocated
over a period of 4 years, resulting in further investment activities in projects for
piloting and proof of concept purposes. The centre will employ approximately 200 persons
annually.

At the beginning of the year, about one third of the projects forming the water research
program have been kicked off and new strategic partners (customers and other technology
suppliers) are joining the program. Kemira has tightened cooperation with the University
of Alberta (Canada). University of Alberta has long researched effective extraction of
oil from oil sands. The focus of the cooperation will be on water treatment in
particular.

In June, Kemira and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) announced joint a R&D
cooperation, with the aim to enhance used water treatment and purification. The goal of
the 2-year project is to design a more efficient water treatment process with lower
energy consumption and waste volume. The cooperation is part of a membrane research
effort.

Human Resources

The number of Kemira Group employees at the end of the period was 5,177 (June 30, 2009:
9,139). The number of personnel declined mostly due to the separation of Tikkurila.

Segments

Paper

We offer chemical products and integrated systems that help customers in the
water-intensive pulp and paper industry to improve their profitability as well as their
water, raw material and energy efficiency. Our solutions support sustainable
development.

EUR million 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009
Revenue 247.4 221.6 481.4 446.6 906.4
EBITDA 33.0 20.9 60.5 40.7 87.0
EBITDA, % 13.3 9.4 12.6 9.1 9.6
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items 18.3 8.0 33.5 15.5 44.9
Operating profit 21.0 8.0 36.2 15.5 40.1
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, % 7.4 3.6 7.0 3.5 5.0
Operating profit, % 8.5 3.6 7.5 3.5 4.4
Capital employed* 780.8 818.3 780.8 818.3 782.6
ROCE %* 7.8 -0.9 7.8 -0.9 5.1
Capital expenditure, excluding acquisitions 9.7 13.4 17.9 18.5 37.8
Cash flow after investments, excluding interest and taxes 11.8 25.2 34.6 31.5 75.6

34.6

31.5

75.6

* 12-month rolling average

The Paper segment’s revenue in April-June 2010 rose by 12% to EUR 247.4 million (221.6).
Strong pulp demand has kept the sales of pulp chemicals at a good level. Demand for
packaging board has picked up in particular in Asia and Eastern Europe since the second
half of last year, increasing chemical sales into these regions. The demand for paper
used in magazines and newspapers and the number of printed advertising material has
increased the demand for the products. In some products, sales prices declined as a
result of a drop in raw material prices in 2009. The exchange rate effects had a EUR 16
million positive impact on revenue.

Operating profit excluding non-recurring items for April-June was EUR 18.3 million
(8.0). The operating profit margin rose to 7.4% from 3.6 % last year. Costs decreased by
some EUR 12 million in April-June compared to the corresponding period in 2009.

In January-June the Paper segment’s revenue increased by 8% to EUR 481.4 million
(446.6). The currency exchange effect had a positive impact on revenue of approximately
EUR 19 million. Operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR 33.5 million
(15.5). Operating profit as a share of revenue was 7.0% (3.5%). Costs in January-June
were about EUR 30 million lower than in January-June 2009. Exchange rates had no
significant effect on the result.

During this period Kemira announced the divestments of two non-water related Paper
segment units.

Kemira sold the sulphuric acid plant in Kokkola to Boliden Kokkola Oy. The business
operations were transferred to Boliden Kokkola Oy on May 1, 2010. Kemira continues
chemical terminal operations in Kokkola including services to Boliden. The transaction
has no significant impact on Kemira’s financial result.

Kemira and German Catec GmbH financially supported by Fengler Beteiligungs GmbH have
signed a contract, according to which Kemira sells its global Fluorescent Whitening
Agents to Catec. Fluorescent whitening agents improve the whiteness and brightness of
paper. The deal covers a production plant in Leverkusen, the global sales network and
the associated support functions. The business employs about a 100 people, most of them
in Germany. They will be transferred to Catec at the end of the third quarter, when the
transaction is to be closed. The transaction has no significant impact on Kemira’s
financial result.

Municipal & Industrial

We offer water treatment chemicals for municipalities and industrial customers. Our
strengths are high-level application know-how, a comprehensive range of water treatment
chemicals, and reliable customer deliveries.

EUR million 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009
Revenue 163.7 160.7 312.1 311.4 607.5
EBITDA 21.0 25.1 41.6 41.5 91.7
EBITDA, % 12.8 15.6 13.3 13.3 15.1
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items 15.6 18.2 32.3 28.6 66.4
Operating profit 14.8 18.2 29.4 28.6 59.8
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, % 9.5 11.3 10.3 9.2 10.9
Operating profit, % 9.0 11.3 9.4 9.2 9.8
Capital employed* 352.1 356.5 352.1 356.5 349.4
ROCE %* 17.2 6.3 17.2 6.3 17.1
Capital expenditure, excluding acquisitions 4.5 3.4 8.2 5.5 21.0
Cash flow after investments, excluding interest and taxes 8.5 47.7 21.1 55.9 93.5

21.1

55.9

93.5

* 12-month rolling average

The Municipal & Industrial segment’s revenue in April-June totalled EUR 163.7 million.
A year earlier it was EUR 160.7 million. The delivery volumes were higher than in
April-June 2009, but the average sales prices in some products decreased as a result of
a drop in raw material prices. The exchange rate effects had a EUR 11 million positive
impact on revenue. Healthy demand continued in the municipal water treatment business,
and delivery volumes were slightly higher than a year ago. Also in the industrial water
treatment business the volumes increased, especially in Europe and Asia.

Operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR 15.6 million (18.2). The decrease
in some average sales prices due to the drop in raw material prices had a negative
impact on the result. Costs decreased in April-June by some EUR 7 million compared to
the corresponding period in 2009. Exchange rates had no significant effect on the
result.

The segment’s revenue in January-June was EUR 312.1 million (311.4). The average prices
decreased in some products as a result of a drop in raw material prices seen in 2009.
The sales volumes grew by about 5%. The exchange rate effect increased the revenue by
about EUR 14 million. Operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR 32.3
million (28.6) and the operating profit margin was 10.3% (9.2%). Costs in January-June
were about EUR 21 million lower than in January-June 2009. Exchange rates had no
significant effect on the result.

Oil & Mining

We offer a large selection of innovative chemical extraction and process solutions for
the oil and mining industries, where water plays a central role. Utilizing our
expertise, we enable our customers to improve efficiency and productivity.

EUR million 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009
Revenue 78.1 55.2 144.7 109.6 235.0
EBITDA 12.6 5.4 21.3 9.9 23.6
EBITDA, % 16.1 9.8 14.7 9.0 10.1
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items 6.9 3.2 13.3 5.2 14.2
Operating profit 10.3 3.2 16.7 5.2 19.9
Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, % 8.8 5.8 9.2 4.7 6.0
Operating profit, % 13.2 5.8 11.5 4.7 8.5
Capital employed* 139.1 159.3 139.1 159.3 148.9
ROCE %* 22.6 0.6 22.6 0.6 13.4
Capital expenditure, excluding acquisitions 1.1 0.9 2.3 1.5 4.7
Cash flow after investments, excluding interest and taxes 7.1 16.3 15.0 8.9 20.8

15.0

8.9

20.8

* 12-month rolling average

The Oil & Mining segment’s revenue in April-June rose by 41% to EUR 78.1 million (55.2).
Overall sales volumes rose significantly from the corresponding period in 2009. Demand
has been strong, in particular in the oil and gas markets in North America. Demand of
chemicals for the mining industry recovered already during the first quarter 2010.

Operating profit excluding non-recurring items for April-June was EUR 6.9 million (3.2).
The operating profit margin rose to 8.8% from 5.8% last year. In addition to the
increase in sales volumes, the profit was improved by the slightly higher average sales
prices of products. Costs increased by some EUR 5 million compared to the corresponding
period in 2009.

The segment’s revenue in January-June 2010 rose by 32% to EUR 144.7 million (109.6). The
average sales prices of products maintained the same level as a year before. The sales
volumes grew by about 25%. The currency exchange effect increased revenue by about EUR 2
million. Operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR 13.3 million (5.2).
Operating profit as a share of revenue reached 9.2% (4.7%). Costs were at the same level
in January-June as they were in the corresponding period in 2009. Exchange rates had no
significant effect on the result.

Other

The Other segment consists of specialty chemicals such as organic salts and acids and
the Group expenses not charged to the segments (some research and development costs and
the costs of the CEO Office). The demand of specialty chemicals was at a good level in
the Other segment. Products are delivered for instance to the food industry, feed
industry and pharmaceutical industry, as well as for airport runway de-icing.

Separation of Tikkurila

Trading with Tikkurila Oyj’s share began on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy on March 26, 2010
when Tikkurila was separated from Kemira Oyj.

On March 16, 2010 Kemira’s Annual General Meeting decided that each of the four Kemira’s
shares entitle their holder to receive one share of Tikkurila as a dividend. In total,
Kemira distributed a total of 37,933,097 Tikkurila shares as dividend to its
shareholders which corresponds with 86% of Tikkurila’s shares and votes. Kemira
continues to hold a 14% minority share in Tikkurila. The taxation value and purchase
price for the Tikkurila shares distributed as dividend is the volume-weighted average
price of the shares on the first trading day, March 26, 2010, which was EUR 15.80.

Kemira Oyj’s shares and shareholders

On June 30, 2010, Kemira Oyj’s share capital was EUR 221.8 million and the number of
shares was 155,342,557. At the end of June, Kemira owned 3,600,225 own shares (December
31, 2009: 3,854,771), which corresponds with 2.3% (December 31, 2009: 2.5%) of Kemira
Oyj’s shares. Based on the Annual General Meeting decision on March 16, 2010, Kemira Oyj
transferred 12,255 shares to the members of Kemira Oyj’s Board as part of the
remuneration of the Board on May 7, 2010.

The highest share price of Kemira Oyj’s shares on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy in January-June
was EUR 13.19 and the lowest was EUR 7.89. The average share price was EUR 9.86. The
company’s market value less the shares held by Kemira was EUR 1,338.4 million at the end
of June.

Members of the Nomination Committee

The Board of Directors of Kemira Oyj has assembled a Nomination Committee to prepare a
proposal for the Annual General Meeting concerning the composition and remuneration of
the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee consists of representatives of the four
largest shareholders of Kemira Oyj as of May 31, 2010 and the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Company as an expert member. Members of the Nomination Committee are
Jari Paasikivi, President and CEO of Oras Invest Oy; Kari Järvinen, Managing Director of
Solidium Oy; Risto Murto, Deputy CEO, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; Timo
Ritakallio, Deputy CEO, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Pekka Paasikivi,
Chairman of Kemira’s Board of Directors as an expert member.

Other events during the review period

Kemira sold the sulphuric acid plant in Kokkola to Boliden Kokkola Oy. The business
operations were transferred to Boliden Kokkola Oy on May 1, 2010. Kemira continues
chemical terminal operations in Kokkola including services to Boliden. The transaction
has no significant impact on Kemira’s financial result.

Kemira Oyj and a Swedish company Coor Service Management AB have May 21, 2010 signed a
contract, according to which Kemira sold its IPOS service company to Coor. IPOS
(Industry Park of Sweden AB) provides its customers maintenance, technical and other
services in the Industry Park of Helsingborg. The IPOS legal entity and a staff of about
130 persons were transferred to Coor per July 1, 2010. The transaction had no
significant impact on Kemira’s financial result.

June 23, 2010, Kemira and German Catec GmbH financially supported by Fengler
Beteiligungs GmbH signed a contract, according to which Kemira sells its global
Fluorescent Whitening Agents to Catec. The deal covers a production plant in Leverkusen,
the global sales network and the associated support functions. The business employs
about a 100 people, most of them in Germany. They will be transferred to Catec at the
end of the third quarter, when the transaction is to be completed. The transaction has
no significant impact on Kemira’s financial result.

On June 29, 2010, Kemira announced that it will start joint a R&D cooperation with
Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), with the aim to enhance used water
treatment and purification. The goal of the 2-year project is to design a more efficient
water treatment process which produces more clean water with lower energy consumption
and waste volume.

Randy Owens, President, Kemira Oil & Mining, will alongside his current role be the
region head of North America. Hannu Melarti, SVP, Region North America has left the
company to pursue career options outside Kemira as of July 1, 2010.

Kemira has received the European Commission’s decision regarding anticompetitive
activities of animal feed phosphates producers in Europe on July 20, 2010. The European
Commission decided that Kemira should not pay any fine, since it was the first company
to report these activities to the Commission. Kemira has cooperated with the European
Commission during the investigation which began at the end of 2003. Kemira divested the
animal feed phosphates business in 2004. Kemira informed the public about the
Commission’s investigations in 2004, in the prospectus of Kemira GrowHow. The decision
of the European Commission will not have any financial impact on Kemira.

Short-term risks and uncertainties

Kemira’s main short-term risks and uncertainties are connected to raw material
availability and prices.

Substantial fluctuations in the world market prices of electricity and oil are reflected
in Kemira’s financial results, via raw material prices and logistics costs.

Introduction of REACH legislation may decrease the available raw material options and
thus increase our raw material costs. REACH registration of Kemira’s own products may
also be more expensive than estimated, in particular if we are not able to share the
costs with other companies. Acrylamide, boric acid, borates and sodium dichromate have
been added to the list of candidates for authorization under REACH. If acrylamide, which
Kemira uses as a raw material for polymers, will be added to the list of substances
subject to authorization under REACH, this would make its use more difficult. Boric
acid, borates and sodium dichromate are mainly used in the production at Kemira
Chemicals Oy.

Changes in the exchange rates of key currencies can affect Kemira’s financials.

A detailed account of Kemira’s risk management principles and organization is available
on the company website at www.kemira.com. An account of financial risks is available in
the Notes to the Financial Statements 2009. Environmental and hazard risks are discussed
in Kemira’s environmental report.

Outlook

Kemira’s goal is to be a leading water chemistry company. Implementation of Kemira’s
water strategy has progressed well and the company has improved its profitability
significantly and strengthened the balance sheet with several measures. Kemira will
continue to focus on improving profitability and reinforcing positive cash flow, and the
company will also increase its actions to boost growth.

The basis for growth is the expanding water chemicals markets and Kemira’s strong
know-how in water quality and quantity management. Increasing water shortage, tightening
legislation and customers’ needs to increase operational efficiency create opportunities
for Kemira to develop new water applications for both new and current customers.
Investment in research and development is a central part of Kemira’s strategy. The focus
of Kemira’s R&D activities is on the development and commercialization of new innovative
technologies both globally and locally.

During the current year, Kemira expects the demand to develop favorably as our
customers’ demand is getting stronger. Operating profit from continuing operations,
excluding non-recurring items, is expected to grow notably from last year (2009: EUR
124.9 million).

Helsinki, 29 July 2010

Board of Directors

All forward-looking statements in this review are based on the management’s current
expectations and beliefs about future events, and actual results may differ materially
from the expectations and beliefs such statements contain.

KEMIRA GROUP

Quarterly figures are unaudited.
All figures in this financial report have been rounded and consequently the sum of individual figures can deviate from the presented sum figure.

This Interim Consolidated Financial Statement has been prepared in compliance with IAS 34.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the Group’s annual financial statement, added with the following changes.

Changes to the accounting policies as of January 1, 2010:
– IFRS 3 Business Combinations – The standard change had no effect on the interim consolidated financial statement.
– IAS 27 Consolidated and Separete Financial Statements (amended 2008) – The standard change had no effect on the interim consolidated financial statement.
– IFRIC 17 Distributions of non-cash assets to owners – New interpretation has been followed in separation of Tikkurila Oyj.
The changes have been described in annual financial statement 2009.

The changes have been described in annual financial statement 2009.

INCOME STATEMENT 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million
Continuing operations

Revenue 545.2 488.5 1,059.9 986.0 1,969.9
Other operating income 10.5 3.7 13.5 6.8 13.5
Expenses -487.4 -436.8 -942.3 -888.8 -1,776.2
Depreciation, impairments
and reversals of impairments -23.8 -26.1 -48.2 -50.6 -97.5
Operating profit 44.5 29.3 82.9 53.4 109.7
Financial income and expenses, net -9.8 -7.3 -17.7 -19.6 -37.8
Share of profit or loss of associates 2.6 -1.2 3.8 -5.0 -4.8
Group contribution – – – – 9.4
Profit before tax 37.3 20.8 69.0 28.8 76.5
Income tax -10.0 -5.3 -14.0 -6.6 -9.4
Net profit for the period,
continuing operations 27.3 15.5 55.0 22.2 67.1

Discontinued operations
Net profit for the period,
discontinued operations – 14.0 531.0 13.4 18.4

Net profit for the period 27.3 29.5 586.0 35.6 85.5

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 25.9 14.4 52.7 20.7 63.4
Minority interest 1.4 1.1 2.3 1.5 3.7
Net profit for the period 27.3 15.5 55.0 22.2 67.1

Earnings per share, continuing operations
basic and diluted, EUR 0.17 0.11 0.35 0.16 0.47
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, EUR 0.17 0.21 3.85 0.25 0.61

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009

Net profit for the period 27.3 29.5 586.0 35.6 85.5
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Available-for-sale
– change in fair value 1.0 – -2.5 – 3.7
Exchange differences 16.8 10.5 53.8 2.6 28.1
Hedge of net investment
in foreign entities -4.1 0.0 -8.6 -0.8 -3.0
Cash flow hedging 3.8 7.7 2.1 5.1 10.0
Other changes 0.4 0.5 -0.3 0.0 -0.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 17.9 18.7 44.5 6.9 38.4
Total comprehensive income 45.2 48.2 630.5 42.5 123.9

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 43.7 46.1 627.0 40.8 119.9
Minority interest 1.5 2.1 3.5 1.7 4.0
Total comprehensive income 45.2 48.2 630.5 42.5 123.9

BALANCE SHEET
EUR million

ASSETS 30.6.2010 31.12.2009 *

Non-current assets
Goodwill 612.7 658.0
Other intangible assets 69.5 102.2
Property, plant and equipment 679.8 761.5
Holdings in associates 134.2 131.1
Available-for-sale investments 260.6 166.2
Deferred tax assets 18.5 18.8
Other investments 11.4 13.2
Defined benefit pension receivables 35.7 35.3
Total non-current assets 1,822.4 1,886.3

Current assets
Inventories 192.6 246.5
Interest-bearing receivables 1.0 1.4
Accounts receivables and other receivables 366.3 400.6
Current tax asset 8.5 7.3
Money market investments 78.9 202.1
Cash and cash equivalents 33.7 72.5
Total receivables 681.0 930.4

Non-current assets held-for sale ** 14.7 –

Total assets 2,518.1 2,816.7

30.6.2010 31.12.2009 *
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 1,237.0 1,249.5
Minority interest 24.0 19.3
Total equity 1,261.0 1,268.8

Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 597.1 512.6
Deferred tax liabilities 70.2 90.1
Pension liabilities 55.9 70.4
Provisions 55.4 55.6
Total non-current liabilities 778.6 728.7

Current liabilities
Interest-bearing current liabilities 126.5 437.6
Interest-free current liabilities 312.2 369.1
Current tax liabilities 15.3 0.5
Provisions 11.7 12.0
Total current liabilities 465.7 819.2

Non-current liabilities classified as held for sale ** 12.8 –

Total liabilities 1,257.1 1,547.9

Total equity and liabilities 2,518.1 2,816.7

* Includes Tikkurila
** Non-current assets held-for sale consist of assets and liabilities of IPOS (Industry Park of Sweden AB) located in Sweden, which are transferred in the company sale to Coor Service Management AB per July 1, 2010. Kemira Oyj and Coor Service Management AB signed the contract on May 21, 2010.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million
Includes Tikkurila until March 25, 2010

Cash flow from operating activities
Profit for the period 25.9 28.5 583.7 34.2 81.8
Total adjustments 31.3 52.5 -455.0 101.0 206.9
57.2 81.0 128.7 135.2 288.7
Change in net working capital -21.9 52.1 -52.0 -11.2 74.4
35.3 133.1 76.7 124.0 363.1
Financing items -15.5 -13.7 -32.0 -20.6 -49.0
Taxes paid -4.6 -9.6 -10.0 -15.7 -26.3
Net cash generated from
operating activities 15.2 109.8 34.7 87.7 287.8

Cash flow from investing activities
Capital expenditure for acquisitions – -3.7 – -3.7 -3.7
Other capital expenditure -15.1 -23.4 -31.2 -36.1 -82.2
Proceeds from sale of assets * 1.9 1.2 -17.0 1.6 2.4
Change in other investments * -0.1 – 148.1 – -2.1
Net cash used in investing activities -13.3 -25.9 99.9 -38.2 -85.6
Cash flow before financing activities 1.9 83.9 134.6 49.5 202.2

Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from non-current
interest-bearing liabilities 4.2 4.3 49.4 56.6 228.3
Repayments from non-current
interest-bearing liabilities -13.9 -26.1 -25.2 -18.2 -249.7
Short-term financing,
net (increase +, decrease -) -24.1 2.2 -254.8 -10.9 -183.6
Dividends paid -44.7 -33.0 -44.7 -33.0 -33.5
Share issue – – – – 200.0
Other financing items 19.4 6.4 -22.7 -0.6 -11.3
Net cash used in financing activities -59.1 -46.2 -298.0 -6.1 -49.8

Net change in cash and cash equivalents -57.2 37.7 -163.4 43.4 152.4

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 119.7 161.4 119.7 161.4 274.6
Exchange gains (+) / losses (-) on cash
and cash equivalents -4.2 1.7 -8.5 1.4 -2.8
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 172.7 125.4 274.6 119.4 119.4
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -57.2 37.7 -163.4 43.4 152.4

* 1-6/2010 include cash and cash equivalents transferred to Tikkurila as well as the loan repayment from Tikkurila

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
EUR million
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Capital Un-
paid-in in Fair value restricted
Share excess of and other equity
capital par value reserves reserve

Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2009 221.8 257.9 81.4 –
Net profit for the period – – – –
Other comprehensive income, net of tax – – 5.1 –
Total comprehensive income – – 5.1 –
Dividends paid – – – –
Share-based compensations – – – –
Changes due to business combinations – – – –
Transfers in equity – – 0.1 –
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 221.8 257.9 86.6 –

Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2010 221.8 257.9 95.8 196.3
Net profit for the period – – – –
Other comprehensive income, net of tax – – -0.5 –
Total comprehensive income – – -0.5 –
Dividends paid – – – –
Treasury shares issued to target group
of share-based incentive plan – – – –
Share-based compensations – – – –
Changes due to business combinations – – – –
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2010 221.8 257.9 95.3 196.3

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Exchange Treasury Retained
differences shares earnings

Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2009 -104.6 -25.9 532.2
Net profit for the period – – 34.1
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 1.5 – 0.1
Total comprehensive income 1.5 – 34.2
Dividends paid – – -30.3
Share-based compensations – – 0.4
Changes due to business combinations – – –
Transfers in equity – – -0.1
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 -103.1 -25.9 536.4

Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2010 -79.9 -25.9 583.6
Net profit for the period – – 583.7
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 43.7 – 0.1
Total comprehensive income 43.7 – 583.8
Dividends paid – – -640.3
Treasury shares issued to target group
of share-based incentive plan – 1.7 –
Share-based compensations – – -0.7
Changes due to business combinations – – -0.3
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2010 -36.2 -24.2 526.1

Minority
interests Total
Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2009 13.2 976.0
Net profit for the period 1.5 35.6
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 0.2 6.9
Total comprehensive income 1.7 42.5
Dividends paid -2.7 -33.0
Share-based compensations – 0.4
Changes due to business combinations 5.5 5.5
Transfers in equity – 0.0
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 17.7 991.4

Shareholders’ equity at January 1, 2010 19.2 1,268.8
Net profit for the period 2.3 586.0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 1.2 44.5
Total comprehensive income 3.5 630.5
Dividends paid -3.7 -644.0
Treasury shares issued to target group
of share-based incentive plan – 1.7
Share-based compensations – -0.7
Changes due to business combinations 5.0 4.7
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2010 24.0 1,261.0

Kemira had in its possession 3,600,225 of its treasury shares on June 30, 2010. The
average share price of treasury shares was EUR 6.73 and they represented 2.3% of the
share capital and the aggregate number of votes conferred by all shares. The aggregate
par value of the treasury shares is EUR 5.1 million.

The capital paid-in in excess of par value is a reserve accumulating through
subscriptions entitled by the Management stock option program 2001 and is based on the
Finnish Companies Act (734/1978), which does no longer change. According to IFRS, the
Fair Value reserve is a reserve accumulating based on available-for-sale financial
assets (shares) measured at fair value and hedge accounting. Other reserves are required
by local legislation. The unrestricted equity reserve includes other equity type
investments and the subscription price of shares to the extent that it will not, based
on a specific decision, be recognized in share capital.

KEY FIGURES 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009

Earnings per share, continuing operations,
basic and diluted, EUR ** 0.17 0.11 0.35 0.16 0.47
Earnings per share, discontinued
operations, basic and diluted, EUR ** – 0.10 3.50 0.09 0.14
Cash flow from operations per share,
EUR ** 0.10 0.82 0.23 0.66 2.13
Capital expenditure, EUR million 18.6 27.1 34.7 39.8 85.9
Capital expenditure / revenue, % 3.4 4.2 3.0 3.2 3.4

Average number of shares (1000),
basic * 151,647 133,309 151,647 133,309 134,824
Average number of shares (1000),
diluted * 151,734 133,309 151,734 133,309 135,085
Number of shares at end
of period (1000), basic * 151,722 133,309 151,722 133,309 151,488
Number of shares at end of
period (1000), diluted * 151,722 133,309 151,722 133,309 151,748

Equity per share, attributable to
equity holders of the parent, EUR ** 8.15 7.30 8.25
Equity ratio, % 50.2 35.0 45.1
Gearing, % 48.5 104.3 53.2
Interest-bearing net liabilities,
EUR million 611.0 1,033.7 675.6
Personnel (average) 6,259 9,052 8,843

* Number of shares outstanding, excluding the number of shares bought back.
** Rights offering restatement year 2009

REVENUE BY BUSINESS AREA 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million

Paper external 247.4 222.2 481.4 446.1 905.2
Paper Intra-Group – -0.6 – 0.5 1.2
Municipal & Industrial external 163.7 160.4 312.1 311.1 607.3
Municipal & Industrial Intra-Group – 0.3 – 0.3 0.2
Oil & Mining external 78.1 52.3 144.7 109.3 234.4
Oil & Mining Intra-Group – 2.9 – 0.3 0.6
Other external 56.0 53.6 121.7 119.5 223.0
Other Intra-Group – 18.1 0.1 37.4 77.4
Eliminations – -20.7 -0.1 -38.5 -79.4
Total, continuing operations 545.2 488.5 1,059.9 986.0 1,969.9

Tikkurila, external,
discontinued operations – 162.4 108.2 273.6 530.2

Total 545.2 650.9 1,168.1 1,259.6 2,500.1

OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS AREA 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million

Paper 21.0 8.0 36.2 15.5 40.1
Municipal & Industrial 14.8 18.2 29.4 28.6 59.8
Oil & Mining 10.3 3.2 16.7 5.2 19.9
Other -1.6 -0.1 0.6 4.1 -10.1
Eliminations – – – – –
Total, continuing operations 44.5 29.3 82.9 53.4 109.7

Tikkurila, discontinued operations – 22.1 5.3 26.1 47.7

Total 44.5 51.4 88.2 79.5 157.4

CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million

Carrying amount at beginning of year 761.5 765.7 765.7
Acquisitions of subsidiaries – – 0.1
Increases 27.9 34.7 76.1
Decreases -2.1 -1.7 -2.0
Disposal of subsidiaries -115.9 – –
Depreciation, impairments
and reversals of impairments -44.6 -48.6 -88.9
Exchange rate differences and
other changes 53.0 4.1 10.5
Net carrying amount at end of period 679.8 754.2 761.5

CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 2009
EUR million

Carrying amount at beginning of year 760.2 766.7 766.7
Acquisitions of subsidiaries – 2.4 2.4
Increases 6.8 6.4 11.6
Decreases – – -0.1
Disposal of subsidiaries -101.3 – –
Depreciation and impairments -8.3 -11.2 -27.6
Exchange rate differences and
other changes 24.8 3.8 7.2
Net carrying amount at end of period 682.2 768.1 760.2

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 30.6.2010 31.12.2009
EUR million

Mortgages 13.9 37.5
Assets pledged
On behalf of own commitments 5.9 5.5
Guarantees
On behalf of own commitments 47.4 45.2
On behalf of associates 0.9 1.0
On behalf of others 5.0 9.2
Operating leasing liabilities
Maturity within one year 22.2 26.0
Maturity after one year 125.9 137.3
Other obligations
On behalf of own commitments 1.0 1.7
On behalf of associates 1.7 1.8

Major off-balance sheet investment commitments

There were no major contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment on June 30, 2010.

There were no major contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and
equipment on June 30, 2010.

Litigation

On August 19, 2009, Kemira Oyj received a summons stating that Cartel Damage Claims
Hydrogen Peroxide SA (CDC) had filed an action against six hydrogen peroxide
manufacturers, including Kemira, for violations of competition law applicable to the
hydrogen peroxide business. In its claim, Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA
seeks an order from the Regional Court of Dortmund in Germany to obtain an unabridged
and full copy of the decision of the European Commission, dated May 3, 2006, and demands
that the defendants, including Kemira, are jointly and severally ordered to pay damages
together with accrued interest on the basis of such decision.

Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA states that it will specify the amount of the
damages at a later stage after the full copy of the decision of the European Commission
has been obtained by it. In order to provide initial guidance as to the amount of such
damages, Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA presents in its claim a preliminary
calculation of the alleged overcharge having been paid to the defendants as a result of
the violation of the applicable competition rules by the parties which have assigned and
sold their claim to Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA. Such alleged overcharge,
together with accrued interest until December 31, 2008, is stated to be approximately
EUR 641.3 million. The process is currently pending in the Regional Court of Dortmund,
Germany.

Kemira defends against the claim of Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA. However,
Kemira is currently not in a position to make any estimate regarding the duration or the
likely outcome of the process. No assurance can be given as to the outcome of the
process, and an unfavorable judgment against Kemira could have a material adverse effect
on Kemira’s business, financial condition or results of operations. Due to its extensive
international operations the Group, in addition to the CDC claim, is involved in a
number of other legal proceedings incidental to these operations and it does not expect
the outcome of these other currently pending legal proceedings to have materially
adverse effect upon its consolidated results or financial position.

RELATED PARTY

Transactions with related parties have not changed materially after annual closing 2009.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
EUR million
30.6.2010 31.12.2009
Nominal Fair Nominal Fair
value value value value
Currency instruments
Forward contracts 498.2 3.2 549.5 1.5
of which hedges of
net investment in a foreign operation – – – –

Currency options
Bought – – – –
Sold – – – –

Currency swaps – – 29.3 -3.9

Interest rate instruments
Interest rate swaps 353.2 -9.6 354.7 -9.4
of which cash flow hedge 315.1 -7.8 307.8 -7.4
Interest rate options
Bought 10.0 – 10.0 –
Sold – – – –

Bond futures 10.0 – 10.0 0.2
of which open 10.0 – 10.0 0.2

Other instruments GWh Fair value GWh Fair value
Fair Fair

Electricity forward contracts, bought 1,036.1 4.5 1,156.7 1.2
of which cash flow hedge 966.0 4.4 1,051.6 1.1
Electricity forward contracts, sold 70.1 -0.1 – –
of which cash flow hedge – – – –

Fair Fair
K tons value K tons value
Natural gas hedging 12.5 -0.4 14.8 -0.2
of which cash flow hedge 12.5 -0.4 14.8 -0.2
Salt derivatives – – 160.0 –

The fair values of the instruments which are publicly traded are based on market
valuation on the date of reporting. Other instruments have been valuated based on net
present values of future cash flows. Valuation models have been used to estimate the
fair values of options.

Nominal values of the financial instruments do not necessarily correspond to the actual
cash flows between the counterparties and do not therefore give a fair view of the risk
position of the Group.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION 2009 2009 2009 2009
EUR million Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Continuing operations

Revenue
Paper external 229.2 229.9 222.2 223.9
Paper Intra-Group 0.4 0.3 -0.6 1.1
Municipal & Industrial external 140.6 155.6 160.4 150.7
Municipal & Industrial Intra-Group – -0.1 0.3 –
Oil & Mining external 69.2 55.9 52.3 57.0
Oil & Mining Intra-Group 0.2 0.1 2.9 -2.6
Other external 57.2 46.3 53.6 65.9
Other Intra-Group 20.6 19.4 18.1 19.3
Eliminations -21.2 -19.7 -20.7 -17.8
Total 496.2 487.7 488.5 497.5

Operating profit
Paper 9.8 14.8 8.0 7.5
Municipal & Industrial 6.3 24.9 18.2 10.4
Oil & Mining 11.2 3.5 3.2 2.0
Other -10.0 -4.2 -0.1 4.2
Eliminations – – – –
Total 17.3 39.0 29.3 24.1

Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items
Paper 14.6 14.8 8.0 7.5
Municipal & Industrial 12.9 24.9 18.2 10.4
Oil & Mining 5.5 3.5 3.2 2.0
Other -0.5 -4.2 -0.1 4.2
Eliminations – – – –
Total 32.5 39.0 29.3 24.1

2010 2010
Q2 Q1

Revenue
Paper external 247.4 234.0
Paper Intra-Group – –
Municipal & Industrial external 163.7 148.4
Municipal & Industrial Intra-Group – –
Oil & Mining external 78.1 66.6
Oil & Mining Intra-Group – –
Other external 56.0 65.7
Other Intra-Group – 0.1
Eliminations – -0.1
Total 545.2 514.7

Operating profit
Paper 21.0 15.2
Municipal & Industrial 14.8 14.6
Oil & Mining 10.3 6.4
Other -1.6 2.2
Eliminations – –
Total 44.5 38.4

Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items
Paper 18.3 15.2
Municipal & Industrial 15.6 16.7
Oil & Mining 6.9 6.4
Other -0.3 0.8
Eliminations – –
Total 40.5 39.1

DEFINITIONS OF KEY FIGURES

Earnings per share (EPS): Equity ratio, %:
Net profit attributable to Total equity x 100 /
equity holders Total assets – prepayments
of the parent / received
Average number of shares

Cash flow from operations: Gearing, %:
Cash flow from operations, Interest-bearing net
after change in liabilities x 100 /
net working capital Total equity
and before investing
activities

Cash flow from operations Interest-bearing net liabilities:
per share: Interest-bearing liabilities –
Cash flow from operations / money market investments –
Average number of shares cash and cash equivalents

Equity per share: Return on capital employed
Equity attributable to equity (ROCE), %:
holders of the parent at Operating profit + share of profit
end of period / or loss of associates x 100 /
Number of shares at Capital employed 1) 2)
end of period

1) Average
2) Net working capital + property, plant and equipment available for use + intangible assets available for use + investments in associates
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Trading with Tikkurila Oyj’s share began on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy on March
26, 2010 and Tikkurila was separated from Kemira Oyj. Tikkurila comprised own segment in Kemira. On
March 16, 2010 Kemira’s Annual General Meeting decided that each four Kemira’s shares entitle their
holder to receive one share of Tikkurila as a dividend. Kemira distributed a total of 37,933,097
Tikkurila shares as dividend to its shareholders which corresponds with 86% of Tikkurila’s shares and
votes. Kemira held a 14% minority share in Tikkurila.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Trading with Tikkurila Oyj’s share began on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy on March 26, 2010 and
Tikkurila was separated from Kemira Oyj. Tikkurila comprised own segment in Kemira.

On March 16, 2010 Kemira’s Annual General Meeting decided that each four Kemira’s shares
entitle their holder to receive one share of Tikkurila as a dividend. Kemira distributed
a total of 37,933,097 Tikkurila shares as dividend to its shareholders which corresponds
with 86% of Tikkurila’s shares and votes. Kemira held a 14% minority share in
Tikkurila.

INCOME STATEMENT 1.1.- 25.3.2010 1.1. – 31.12.2009
EUR million

Revenue 108.2 530.2
Other operating income 0.4 1.5
Expenses -98.6 -465.2
Depreciation, impairments and reversals of impairments -4.7 -18.8
Operating profit 5.3 47.7
Financial income and expenses, net -1.6 -12.0
Share of profit or loss of associates – 0.1
Group contribution – -9.4
Profit before tax 3.7 26.4
Income tax -1.9 -8.0
Net profit for the period 1.8 18.4

Profit for Tikkurila spin off 529.2
Net profit for the period, discontinued operations 531.0

Attributable to, discontinued operations:
Equity holders of the parent 1.8
Minority interest 0.0
Net profit for the period 1.8

Earnings per share, discontinued operations,
basic and diluted, EUR 3.50 0.14

CASH FLOW 1.1.- 25.3.2010 1.1. – 31.12.2009
EUR million

Cash flow from operating activities -29.0 62.5
Cash flow from investing activities -1.9 -17.1
Cash flow from financing activities 24.9 -53.1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -6.0 -7.7

The effect of paying Tikkurila as dividend on Group’s financial position

25.3.2010 31.12.2009

Non-current assets 230.0 224.6
Receivables 222.1 178.5
Non-current liabilities -164.0 -140.6
Current liabilities -132.6 -118.6
Assets and liabilities, net 155.5 143.9

Expenses paid in cash 1) -10.4
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations -19.2
The effect on cash flow -29.6

1) Expenses paid in cash include transfer tax and other expenses of EUR 10.3 million paid during the second quarter in 2010.

1) Expenses paid in cash include transfer tax and other expenses of EUR 10.3 million
paid during the second quarter in 2010.

Nutreco: Excellent results for the first half of 2010: Strong increase in operating result (EBITA) to EUR 84 million

EUR 2,250.5 million; an increase of 5.8% compared with the first half of
2009

* Strong increase in volume of Fish feed and Premix and feed specialties

* All business segments report better operating results compared with the first half of
2009

* 2010 interim dividend of EUR 0.50 in cash or shares

* For the full year 2010, Nutreco expects an increase of approximately 25% in EBITA
before exceptional items compared with 2009 (EUR 175.2 million)

Key figures
(EUR x million)
H1 2010 H1 2009 Change
Revenue from ‘continuing operations’ 2,250.5 2,127.7 5.8%
Operating result before exceptional items and amortisation (EBITA) 84.0 41.6 101.9%
Operating result from ‘continuing operations’ before amortisation (EBITA) 74.1 38.5 92.5%
Profit after tax from ‘continuing operations’ 40.4 13.7 194.9%
Basic earnings per share from ‘continuing operations’ (EUR) 1.13 0.36 213.9%
Interim dividend per ordinary share (EUR) 0.50 0.20 150.0%

150.0%

Wout Dekker, CEO Nutreco:

“We have had excellent first six months. The results are better than in the same period
last year for all business segments. These results, the recovery of the markets and our
good financial situation give us confidence for the future. We are also very pleased
with the composition and quality of our results. For the second half of the year, we
expect results in line with the very strong second half of 2009. For the full year this
will lead to an increase of approximately 25% in EBITA before exceptional items.”

All business segments report better operating results
“Our premix and feed specialties operations have very good results, with a growth in
volume and an improved product mix. Fish feed operations show strong growth in Norway
and we experience a recovery in the Chilean aquaculture sector. Our compound feed
operations in Europe reported business results in line with the trend of the last
quarters of 2009. The results in The Netherlands improved substantially compared with
the first half of 2009. In Spain the acquisition of Cargill’s compound feed operations
contributed to revenues. The integration and optimisation of factories is progressing
well. Our meat operations had good results, slightly better than in the first half of
2009.”

Focus on strengthening global position in Fish feed and Premix and feed specialties
“The recent acquisition of a fish and shrimp feed business in Vietnam is in line with
our strategy to further strengthen our position in feed for amongst others shrimp,
tilapia, barramundi, snapper and grouper, in countries of strategic importance. After
China and India, Vietnam is the world’s largest aquaculture producer. For Nutreco, the
acquisition is a good entry into the Vietnamese market and a basis for further growth.
Next to this acquisition Nutreco is investing in renewing and expanding its production
capacity. In March we announced the investment of EUR 20 million in upgrading and
expanding the fish feed factory in Australia. The investment will enable Skretting to
meet the growing demand for high-quality fish feed for salmon, trout, barramundi and
tuna in both Australia and New Zealand. Since 2001, the volume for fish feed in this
region has grown by 10% annually.
In April, Nutreco announced a EUR 6 million investment in upgrading and expanding the
production capacity of Selko, a producer of additives for animal nutrition. This
investment will enable Selko to meet the globally growing demand for alternatives to
antibiotics and for products that can contribute to controlling the development of
salmonella in animal nutrition, raw materials for animal nutrition and drinking water.

Nutreco remains focused on growth by innovations and we continue to execute our strategy
to further strengthen our global market position in Premix and feed specialties and Fish
feed by means of organic growth and acquisitions.”

Outlook

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Nutreco expects EBITA before exceptional items in the
second half of the year to be in line with the very strong second half of 2009 (EUR
133.6 million). For the full year 2010 this will result in an increase of approximately
25% in EBITA before exceptional items compared with 2009 (EUR 175.2 million).

Strategy

Nutreco will continue to focus on growth in animal nutrition and fish feed by means of:

* Focusing on geographical regions and markets with prospects for structural profitable
growth in countries such as Brazil, China, Russia and Vietnam;
* Participating in consolidation in countries where Nutreco has a leading position in
compound feed, such as Canada/North America, the Netherlands and Spain;
* Further strengthen our global market position in Premix and feed specialties and Fish
feed through independent growth and acquisitions;
* Implementing Nutreco’s innovation strategy.

Nutreco will publish a trading update on the third quarter of 2010 on 28 October 2010.

* * * * *

Nutreco

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced feed
solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality,
innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture
from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and
aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and
experience for building its future. Nutreco employs approximately 9,700 people in 30
countries, with sales in 80 countries. Nutreco is listed on the NYSE Euronext stock
exchange in Amsterdam and with annual revenues of EUR 4.5 billion in 2009.

www.nutreco.com http://www.nutreco.com/

For more information:

Jurgen Pullens, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Nutreco
Telephone: +31 (0)33 422 6134
Mobile: +31 (0)6 5159 9483
E-mail: jurgen.pullens@nutreco.com mailto:jurgen.pullens@nutreco.com

The full press release is attached in the pdf below

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Excellent results for the first half of 2010

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UPDATE 1-Methanex Q2 profit misses estimates

July 29 (Reuters) – Methanex (MX.TO), the world’s largest producer of methanol, posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit late Wednesday, hurt by a lower price environment and a two-month outage at its Atlas plant in Trinidad.

For the second quarter, the company earned net income of $11.7 million, or 13 cents a share, compared with a loss of $5.7 million, or 6 cents a share in the year-ago period.

Analysts were expecting a profit of 17 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

While revenue jumped 83 percent to $448.5 million, cost of sales and operating expenses also rose 78 percent to $391.9 million. Average realized price per tonne fell to $284 from $305 in the first quarter.

The company said its produced product inventories at the end of the second quarter was lower by 135,000 tonnes compared to the first quarter due to the 60-day outage at its Atlas facility.

This will likely lead to lower sales volumes of produced product and higher cost of sales in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, the company said.

Shares of Methanex closed at C$23.55 Wednesday on Toronto Stock Exchange. (Reporting by Jennifer Robin Raj in Bangalore; Editing by Valerie Lee)

UPDATE 1-Promethean World H1 sales up 35 pct

July 27 (Reuters) – British education technology firm Promethean World (PRWP.L) reported a 35 percent rise in its first-half revenue, aided by higher average selling price for its products.

The company, which recently bought U.S. education software firm SynapticMash, saw strong growth across all of its key markets globally and reported a revenue of 122.4 million pounds ($189.5 million) for the period ended June 30.

On a constant currency basis, total group revenues rose 34 percent from the comparable period last year.

Revenue at its interactive display systems segment rose to 103.2 million pounds from 76.2 million pounds, whereas its learner response segment recorded a revenue of 19.2 million pounds.

Shares of Promethean World were up 2.8 percent at 162 pence at 0708 GMT on Tuesday on the London Stock Exchange. ($1=.6458 Pound) (Reporting by Juhi Arora in Bangalore; Editing by Jarshad Kakkrakandy)

VASCO Reports Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2010

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI) (www.vasco.com), today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 1% to $24.7 million from $24.5 million in the second quarter of 2009, and for the first six months of 2010, increased 2% to $48.7 million from $47.6 million for the first six months of 2009.

Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 47%, from $2.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the first six months of 2010 was $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, a decrease of $3.8 million, or 70%, from $5.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2009.

Other Financial Highlights:

— Gross profit was $17.4 million, or 70% of revenue, for the second
quarter of 2010 and $34.1 million, or 70% of revenue, for the first six
months of 2010. Gross profit was $16.7 million or 68% of revenue for
the second quarter of 2009 and $33.4 million, or 70% of revenue, for
the first six months of 2009.

— Operating expenses for the second quarter and first six months of
2010 were $15.9 million and $31.8 million, respectively, an increase of
3% from $15.4 million reported for the second quarter of 2009 and an
increase of 16% from $27.3 million reported for the first six months of
2009.

Operating expenses for the second quarter and first six months of
2010 included $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of expenses
related to stock-based incentives. Operating expenses for the second
quarter of 2009 included $0.4 million of expenses related to stock-
based incentives. For the first six months of 2009, operating expenses
reflected a benefit of $1.3 million related to stock-based incentives,
including the reversal in the first quarter of 2009 of $2.0 million of
long-term performance-based incentive award reserves that had been
accrued at December 31, 2008.

— Operating income for the second quarter and first six months of 2010
was $1.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively, an increase of $0.2
million, or 17%, from $1.4 million reported for the second quarter of
2009 and a decrease of $3.8 million, or 62%, from $6.1 million reported
for the first six months of 2009. Operating income, as a percentage of
revenue, for the second quarter and first six months of 2010 was 6% and
5%, respectively, compared to 6% and 13% for the comparable periods in
2009.

— Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) was $2.2 million and $3.8 million for the second quarter and
first six months of 2010, respectively, a decrease of 31% from $3.2
million reported for the second quarter of 2009 and a decrease of 56%
from $8.5 million reported for the first six months of 2009.

— Net cash balances, cash balances less borrowing under VASCO’s line of
credit, at June 30, 2010 totaled $76.0 million compared to $76.1
million and $67.6 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009,
respectively.

Operational and Other Highlights:

— VASCO won 480 new customers in Q2 2010 (56 new banks and 424
new enterprise security customers). For the first six months of
2010, VASCO won 918 new customers (108 banks and 810 enterprise
security customers). Although management considers the number of
new customers as an indicator of the momentum of our business and
effectiveness of our distribution channel, the number of new
customers is not indicative of future revenue.

— VASCO enhances its presence in the Australian and New Zealand
market by partnering with Westcon Group.

— The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) chooses VASCO’s DIGIPASS
for Web to secure its Lender Online application.

— VASCO announces a secure solution for document viewing. VASCO
has incorporated its VACMAN Controller authentication technology
with Adobe(R) LiveCycle(R) Rights Management Enterprise Suite 2
(ES2), offering a secure solution for documents that need to be
accessed over the Internet.

— VASCO announces new members of the DIGIPASS Pack family:
DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication Gold and Platinum
Edition, which are based on IDENTIKEY(R) Server software, VASCO’s
comprehensive authentication server, with DIGIPASS(R) GO6
authenticators. Both packs are total solutions for strong user
authentication in a box.

— VASCO launches DIGIPASS for Windows. DIGIPASS for Windows
adds strong authentication to secure networks and applications
without using hardware-based devices or mobile phones as client
authentication platforms.

— VASCO launches IDENTIKEY Server Banking Edition; IDENTIKEY
supports EMV-CAP based and Hardware Security Module (HSM) based
authentication.

— VASCO launches DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication
including DIGIPASS for Mobile. The new packs include DIGIPASS
for Mobile licenses, enabling the use of a mobile phone as an
authentication device.

— VASCO’s aXsGUARD Gatekeeper offers PKI and SSL-VPN client
support.

Guidance for full-year 2010:

VASCO is revising its guidance for the full-year 2010 as follows:

— Revenue growth of 5% to 10% for the full-year 2010 over full-year
2009, down from 15% to 20% announced at the end of the first quarter of
2010, and

— Operating margin as a percentage of revenue for full-year 2010 is
projected to be in the range of 5% to 10%, no change from guidance
previously announced.

“While discussions with customers, both existing and new, regarding potential new projects remained strong, the number of units shipped in the second quarter of 2010 fell short of our expectations,” stated T. Kendall Hunt, Chairman & CEO. “The shortfall was primarily in the European banking market where the recovery is progressing more slowly than we had expected. Revenue growth in the second quarter from banking markets outside of Europe, as well as the growth in our enterprise security business, however, continued to meet our expectations. We also made good progress in the development of new products and in the preparation for the launch of our authentication services product line.”

“Based on both the number and size of new projects being discussed, as well as the number of proposals we have tentatively won pending the completion of purchase agreements, we remain confident that growth will return in the banking market and we expect to see an increase in deliveries in late 2010 or early 2011,” said Jan Valcke, VASCO’s President and COO. “We continue to invest aggressively in new people, products and the infrastructure needed to support our anticipated future growth.”

Cliff Bown, Executive Vice President and CFO added, “During the second quarter of 2010 our balance sheet continued to show strength. Despite the weakening of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar, our net cash and working capital balances remained relatively constant as compared with our balances at the end of the first quarter. At the end of the second quarter, our net cash balance was $76.0 million and compares to $76.1 million and $67.6 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Our working capital at June 30, 2010 was $83.7 million and compares to $86.3 million and $87.6 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Days sales outstanding in net accounts receivable at June 30, 2010 decreased to 71 days from 83 days at March 31, 2010.

Conference Call Details

In conjunction with this announcement, VASCO Data Security International, Inc. will host a conference call today, July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. EDT – 16:00h CET. During the conference call, Mr. Ken Hunt, CEO, Mr. Jan Valcke, President and COO, and Mr. Cliff Bown, CFO, will discuss VASCO’s results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2010.

To participate in this conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:

USA/Canada: +1 800-747-0367

International: +1 212-231-2937

And mention VASCO to be connected to the conference call.

The conference call is also available in listen-only mode on www.vasco.com. Please log on 15 minutes before the start of the conference call in order to download and install any necessary software. The recorded version of the conference call will be available on the VASCO website 24 hours a day for approximately 60 days after the call.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Net revenue

$ 24,742

$ 24,458

$ 48,656

$ 47,633

Cost of goods sold

7,306

7,746

14,532

14,224

Gross profit

17,436

16,712

34,124

33,409

Operating costs:

Sales and marketing

7,727

8,033

15,656

15,092

Research and development

3,327

3,017

6,598

5,461

General and administrative

4,698

4,200

9,347

6,565

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

108

110

223

217

Total operating costs

15,860

15,360

31,824

27,335

Operating income

1,576

1,352

2,300

6,074

Interest income, net

63

165

134

308

Other income (expense), net

142

1,206

202

958

Income before income taxes

1,781

2,723

2,636

7,340

Provision for income taxes

696

681

978

1,835

Net income

$ 1,085

$ 2,042

$ 1,658

$ 5,505

Net income per share:

Basic

$ 0.03

$ 0.05

$ 0.04

$ 0.15

Diluted

$ 0.03

$ 0.05

$ 0.04

$ 0.14

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

37,404

37,322

37,400

37,315

Diluted

38,201

38,091

38,242

38,056

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

June 30,

December 31,

2010

2009

ASSETS

(unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents

$ 75,993

$ 67,601

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

19,184

30,400

Inventories

8,261

9,015

Prepaid expenses

1,288

1,588

Foreign sales tax receivable

792

1,086

Deferred income taxes

442

563

Other current assets

280

632

Total current assets

106,240

110,885

Property and equipment, net

4,660

5,189

Goodwill

11,765

13,813

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

1,547

1,797

Other assets

1,032

1,040

Total assets

$ 125,244

$ 132,724

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

3,744

$ 4,505

Deferred revenue

6,879

7,188

Accrued wages and payroll taxes

4,324

5,178

Income taxes payable

2,894

3,097

Other accrued expenses

4,666

3,285

Total current liabilities

22,507

23,253

Deferred compensation

892

490

Deferred revenue

93

277

Deferred tax liability

245

328

Total liabilities

23,737

24,348

Stockholders’ equity :

Common stock

37

37

Additional paid-in capital

68,128

67,371

Accumulated income

38,376

36,718

Accumulated other comprehensive income

(5,034)

4,250

Total stockholders’ equity

101,507

108,376

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 125,244

$ 132,724

Reconciliation of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)
to net income (in thousands):

Three months

Six months

ended June 30,

ended June 30,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(in thousands, unaudited)

(in thousands, unaudited)

EBITDA

$ 2,248

$ 3,235

$ 3,764

$ 8,537

Interest income, net

63

165

134

308

Provision for income taxes

(696)

(681)

(978)

(1,835)

Depreciation and amortization

(530)

(677)

(1,262)

(1,505)

Net income

$ 1,085

$ 2,042

$ 1,658

$ 5,505

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure within the meaning of applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. We use EBITDA as a measure of performance, a simplified tool for use in communicating our performance to investors and analysts and for comparisons to other companies within our industry. As a performance measure, we believe that EBITDA presents a view of our operating results that is most closely related to serving our customers. By excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization we are able to evaluate performance without considering decisions that, in most cases, are not directly related to meeting our customers’ requirements and were either made in prior periods (e.g., depreciation and amortization), or deal with the structure or financing of the business (e.g., interest) or reflect the application of regulations that are outside of the control of our management team (e.g., taxes). Similarly, we find that the comparison of our results to those of our competitors is facilitated when we do not need to consider the impact of those items on our competitors’ results.

EBITDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. While we believe that EBITDA, as defined above, is useful within the context described above, it is in fact incomplete and not a measure that should be used to evaluate our full performance or our prospects. Such an evaluation needs to consider all of the complexities associated with our business including, but not limited to, how past actions are affecting current results and how they may affect future results, how we have chosen to finance the business and how regulations and the other aforementioned items affect the final amounts that are or will be available to shareholders as a return on their investment. Net income determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP is the most complete measure available today to evaluate all elements of our performance. Similarly, our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, which will be filed as part of our annual report on Form 10-K, provides the full accounting for how we have decided to use resources provided to us from our customers, lenders and shareholders.

About VASCO:

VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,500 international financial institutions. VASCO’s prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.

Forward Looking Statements:

Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “mean,” “potential” and similar words, is forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

Reference is made to the VASCO’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.

This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO “V” design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.

For more information contact:

Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com

UPDATE 1-Verbund H1 earnings fall, outlook stable

VIENNA, July 27 (Reuters) – Austrian utility Verbund (VERB.VI) said low water supplies and weaker electricity demand hit first-half earnings, although electricity prices were improving and full-year profits should remain stable.

Verbund, which is 51-percent owned by the state, said it still plans to raise 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in a capital hike and this would happen in the fourth quarter at the earliest. The plan has been complicated by government infighting.

Verbund, which generates most of its electricity from hydro power, said net profit for first half fell 42 percent to 210.3 million euros ($271.5 million)

“Of particular detriment to the half-year results was the water supply from rivers, which was well below average,” Verbund said, adding, however, that prices on electricity markets were improving and its second half should be better.

Verbund said it expects a 25 percent fall in full-year operating earnings but stable profits compared with a year earlier. It said its dividend ratio would be 45-50 percent. ($1=.7746 Euro) (Reporting by Sylvia Westall; editing by Simon Jessop)

BMW and Daimler to cooperate on car seat development

(Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) and Daimler (DAIGn.DE) will jointly develop and purchase seat frames as part of a cooperation agreement designed to save costs, BMW said on Sunday.

The cooperation will focus on metal seat frames for some of their premium car models, with the exterior finish still done independently, a BMW spokesman said, confirming a report that will appear in German weekly Der Spiegel this week.

“In cooperation talks, BMW and Daimler decided in future to jointly develop and purchase the structures of seats for some of their models,” a spokesman said, adding that the cooperation could be expanded in the future.

The companies are in talks to create savings for premium auto brands Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

In an advance copy of its Monday edition, Spiegel said the companies would invest a double digit million euros amount in the project, which could yield up to 200 million euros ($257.5 million) in annual savings.

The companies have identified a double-digit number of components that could be jointly purchased among auto suppliers, the spokesman said.

($1=.7766 Euro)

(Reporting by Irene Preisinger; writing by Edward Taylor; editing by Karen Foster)

BMW, Daimler to cooperate on car seat development

July 25 (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) and Daimler (DAIGn.DE) will jointly develop and purchase seat frames as part of a cooperation agreement designed to save costs, BMW said on Sunday.

The cooperation will focus on metal seat frames for some of their premium car models, with the exterior finish still done independently, a BMW spokesman said, confirming a report that will appear in German weekly Der Spiegel this week.

“In cooperation talks, BMW and Daimler decided in future to jointly develop and purchase the structures of seats for some of their models,” a spokesman said, adding that the cooperation could be expanded in the future.

The companies are in talks to create savings for premium auto brands Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

In an advance copy of its Monday edition, Spiegel said the companies would invest a double digit million euros amount in the project, which could yield up to 200 million euros ($257.5 million) in annual savings.

The companies have identified a double-digit number of components that could be jointly purchased among auto suppliers, the spokesman said. ($1=.7766 Euro) (Reporting by Irene Preisinger; writing by Edward Taylor; editing by Karen Foster)

UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi’s Waha Q2 profit plunges, share rally stalls

DUBAI, July 25 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi-listed Waha Capital WAHA.AD, whose shares had surged ahead of a $1.5 billion bond issue, reported a 90-percent decline in second-quarter profit on Sunday as earnings in invested firms slumped.

Waha, which is involved in real estate and leasing for the oil and aviation sectors including deals for military planes for the UAE Armed Forces, reported a profit of 5.99 million dirhams ($1.63 million), down from 54.5 million a year earlier.

Profits from equity accounted investees, a reference to where Waha holds a significant stake in others, fell by more than half to 20.67 million dirhams.

The stock was down 3 percent at 0852 GMT, having been up as much as 6 percent in early trade.

It had gained more than 19 percent in the previous three sessions since early price guidance indicated a 10-year benchmark bond for unit Waha Aerospace would be priced at 225 basis points over 5-year U.S. Treasuries, with the issue expected to raise about $1.5 billion. [ID:nLDE66J0PJ]

The Abu Dhabi governement holds a 15 percent stake in Waha, according to Reuters data, and has unconditionally backed the bond.

“The headline (profit) number is quite weak, but the stock has rallied on the back of its bond issue, which is significant fundraising for the company,” said Ali Khan, managing director and head of brokerage at Arqaam Capital.

“To get a 10-year bond away at this price is not bad.”

The firm’s revenues for the three months ending June 30 were 76.7 million dirhams, down 20 percent.

(Editing by Jason Neely)

Acme United Corporation Reports 7% Sales Increase for the Second Quarter

FAIRFIELD, Conn.–(Business Wire)–
Acme United Corporation (NYSE AMEX:ACU) today announced that net sales for the
second quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $20.6 million, compared to $19.2 million
in the comparable period of 2009, an increase of 7% (8% in local currency). Net
income was $1,567,000, or $.48 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30,
2010, compared to $1,341,000 or $.40 per diluted share for the comparable period
last year, an increase of 17% in net income and 20% in diluted earnings per
share.

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $33.7 million, compared to
$30.5 million in the same period in 2009, an increase of 11% (10% in local
currency). Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $1,780,000, or
$.54 per diluted share, compared to $1,383,000, or $.41 per diluted share in the
comparable period last year, a 29% increase in net income and 32% in diluted
earnings per share.

Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 in the U.S. segment increased 1%
compared to the same period in 2009. Net sales for the six months ended June 30,
2010 in the U.S. segment increased 5% compared to the same period in 2009. Sales
in the U.S. were a reflection of the slow economic recovery in the U.S. Net
sales in Canada for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 10%
and 14%, respectively, in U.S. dollars compared to the same periods in 2009 but
decreased 2% and 1% respectively, in local currency. European net sales for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 64% and 46%, respectively, in
U.S. dollars compared to the same periods in 2009 and increased 75% and 49%
respectively, in local currency. Sales in Europe increased due to growth in the
mass and office markets.

Gross margins were 36.7% in the second quarter of 2010 versus 37.1% in the
comparable period last year. The gross margins in the second quarter of 2010
were impacted by higher airfreight expense of approximately $250,000 due to
labor shortages and production constraints in the Asian factories. For the first
six months of 2010, gross margins were 37.6%, compared to 37.4% in the same
period in 2009.

The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2010 was 17%, compared to 34%
in the same period of 2009. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June
30, 2010, reflects approximately $180,000 of tax benefits associated with the
Company`s donation of land to the City of Bridgeport, CT in the fourth quarter
of 2009.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “We had a solid quarter in sales,
earnings, and cash flow. However, the Company incurred substantial air freights
costs due to lower production than planned, with the resultant need to expedite
shipments to meet customer demand on time. We are addressing this by increasing
supply stock and expanding capacity.” Mr. Johnsen added that he was pleased with
the growth in European sales.

The Company`s bank debt less cash on June 30, 2010 was $8.9 million compared to
$8.9 million on June 30, 2009. During the 12 month period ended June 30, 2010,
Acme purchased 241,000 shares of its common stock for treasury for a total of
approximately $2.25 million and paid a total of $650,000 in dividends, which
were offset by cash flow from operations of $3 million. As of June 30, 2010,
there were 83,376 shares remaining for purchase under the Company`s stock
repurchase program.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting,
measuring and safety products to the school, home, office and industrial
markets. Its leading brands include Westcott, Clauss, Camillus and
PhysiciansCare .

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation,
statements related to the Company`s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations,
intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors
are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties including, without limitation, the following: (i) the Company`s
plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change
at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of current
uncertainties in global economic conditions and the ongoing financial crisis
affecting the domestic and foreign banking system and financial markets,
including the impact on the Company`s suppliers and customers (iii) currency
fluctuations (iv) the Company`s plans and results of operations will be affected
by the Company`s ability to manage its growth, and (v) other risks and
uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company`s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2010
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
Amounts in 000′s except per share data June 30, 2010 June 30, 2009

Net sales $ 20,585 $ 19,161
Cost of goods sold 13,034 12,056
Gross profit 7,551 7,105
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 5,605 5,086
Income from operations 1,946 2,019
Interest expense 79 44
Interest income (41 ) (31 )
Net interest expense 38 13
Other expense (income) 24 (30 )
Total other expense (income) 62 (17 )
Pre-tax income 1,884 2,036
Income tax expense 317 695
Net income $ 1,567 $ 1,341

Shares outstanding – Basic 3,158 3,325
Shares outstanding – Diluted 3,289 3,388

Earnings per share basic $ 0.50 $ 0.40
Earnings per share diluted 0.48 0.40

ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2010 (cont.)
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
Amounts in 000′s except per share data June 30, 2010 June 30, 2009

Net sales $ 33,706 $ 30,458
Cost of goods sold 21,042 19,056
Gross profit 12,664 11,402
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 10,417 9,302
Income from operations 2,247 2,100
Interest expense 131 86
Interest income (73 ) (66 )
Net interest expense 58 20
Other expense (income) 39 (19 )
Total other (expense) 97 1
Pre-tax income 2,150 2,099
Income tax expense 370 716
Net income $ 1,780 $ 1,383

Shares outstanding – Basic 3,163 3,336
Shares outstanding – Diluted 3,270 3,396

Earnings per share basic $ 0.56 $ 0.41
Earnings per share diluted 0.54 0.41

ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2010
(Unaudited)

Amounts in 000′s June 30, 2010 June 30, 2009

Assets:
Current assets:
Cash $ 4,250 $ 3,228
Accounts receivable, net 20,416 18,467
Inventories 17,970 19,299
Prepaid and other current assets 1,213 961
Total current assets 43,849 41,955

Property and equipment, net 1,994 2,249
Long term receivable 1,865 1,919
Other assets 2,562 2,509
Total assets $ 50,270 $ 48,633

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 6,177 $ 6,131
Other current liabilities 4,298 4,276
Total current liabilities 10,475 10,407
Bank debt 13,125 12,122
Other non current liabilities 1,746 1,995
25,346 24,524
Total stockholders’ equity 24,924 24,109
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 50,270 $ 48,633

Acme United Corporation
Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060
Fax: 203-254-6521

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Eastern Virginia Bankshares Announces Increased Loan Loss Reserves, Declares Dividend

TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.–(Business Wire)–
Eastern Virginia Bankshares (NASDAQ:EVBS) today reported its results of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and announced a
dividend declaration.

Key Highlights

After a process of evaluating our credit portfolio in this difficult economic
environment, and in light of recent evidence that suggests that economic growth
may remain weak for an extended period, EVBS announces that it has significantly
increased its provision for loan losses. While this action has an immediate
recognition of a loss for the quarter and the results of operations year to
date, it is necessary as we aggressively identify and resolve our problem loans.

For the three months ended June 30, 2010, EVBS reported a net operating loss of
($6.0) million, an increase of $4.2 million over the net operating loss of
($1.8) million reported for the same period of 2009. The net loss to common
shareholders increased to ($6.3) million, or ($1.06) per common share, assuming
dilution, compared to a net loss of ($2.1) million or ($0.36) per common share
in 2009. For the first six months of 2010, the net operating loss was ($4.6)
million, an increase of $3.6 million over the net operating loss of ($1.0)
million reported for the same period of 2009. The net loss to common
shareholders increased to ($5.4) million, or ($0.90) per common share, assuming
dilution, compared to a net loss of ($1.8) million in 2009 or ($0.30) per common
share. Continued economic weaknesses necessitated a significant increase in our
provision for loan losses and was the primary driver of our financial results
for the quarter. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 the provision
for loan losses was $12.6 million and $14.5 million, respectively, as compared
to $750 thousand and $1.7 million for the same periods of 2009. The difference
between net operating loss and net loss to common shareholders is the deduction
for the effective dividend to the U.S. Treasury on preferred stock.

Joe A. Shearin, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The economic
environment remains very weak and continues to negatively impact our loan
portfolio. We continue to see declining real estate values and increased stress
on our customers` ability to pay their loans as agreed, due to historically high
unemployment levels. We remain very diligent and focused on the day-to-day
management of the credit quality of our loan portfolio and believe that our
decision to take this action to increase our reserve for loan losses is in the
best interests of our company. We are fully committed to quickly and
aggressively addressing our problem loans. Management and the Board are
optimistic that we are moving in the right direction and will continue to pursue
economically feasible and prudent measures to decrease our non-performing
assets. We believe the additional provision for loan losses is a prudent measure
against potential losses inherent in the portfolio and are confident that our
capital is sufficient to remain above well capitalized thresholds as we manage
our company through these difficult times. Given our reduced earnings
performance, we have reduced our dividend to retain capital in our company and
we are hopeful that our decision to reduce our dividend will be temporary. The
Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.01 per share payable on August 16,
2010 to shareholders of record as of August 2, 2010.”

Operations Analysis

On a more positive note, net interest income for the three months ended June 30,
2010 was $8.9 million, an increase of $756 thousand or 9.2% over the same
quarter of last year. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the net
interest margin (tax equivalent basis) from 3.31% in the second quarter of 2009
to 3.65% for the second quarter of 2010. Net interest income for the six months
ended June 30, 2010 was $18.0 million, an increase of $2.2 million or 14.0% over
the same period of last year. The year-over-year increase in the net interest
margin was driven by lower deposit costs due to our deposit re-pricing strategy
over the last 18 months, substantial reductions in the level of time deposits,
and increased levels of demand deposits and lower rate interest-bearing
transactional accounts. This has resulted in the average cost of
interest-bearing deposits falling 97 basis points to 1.69% for the six months
ended June 30, 2010, while the yield on average interest-earning assets declined
31 basis points to 5.51% for the same period.

Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $3.1 million, an
increase of $5.4 million over the noninterest loss of ($2.3) million reported
for the same period of 2009. For the second quarter of 2010, noninterest income
includes $1.5 million in gains on the sale of investment securities and $78
thousand in charge-offs on investment securities, while during the second
quarter of 2009, noninterest loss includes $29 thousand in gains on the sale of
investment securities and $3.9 million in impairment losses on investment
securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, noninterest income was $5.2
million, compared to a noninterest loss of ($712) thousand for the same period
of 2009. In addition to the aforementioned items affecting the
quarter-over-quarter comparison of noninterest income (loss), during the six
months ended June 30, 2010, noninterest income included a $604 thousand gain on
bank owned life insurance which was not present during the same period of 2009.

Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $8.8 million,
an increase of $736 thousand over the $8.0 million reported for the three months
ended June 30, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, noninterest expense
was $16.7 million, compared to $15.4 million for the same year to date period of
2009. Salaries and employee benefits increased $426 thousand year-over-year due
to a decrease in deferred loans costs and an increase in employee related
benefits. Marketing and advertising increased $183 thousand year-over-year due
to increased media ads and other programs related to our 100th anniversary
celebration. Lending expenses increased $506 thousand year-over-year primarily
due to higher collection and repossession expenses related to non-performing
loans. Merger related expenses decreased $308 thousand year-over-year due to the
termination of the merger agreement with First Capital Bancorp during the fourth
quarter of 2009.

The return on average assets (ROA) and return on average equity (ROE) for the
three months ended June 30, 2010 were (2.30%) and (30.63%), respectively
compared to (0.78%) and (11.28%), respectively for the three months ended June
30, 2009. ROA was primarily impacted by the increase in the quarter-over-quarter
net loss of $4.2 million. ROE was impacted not only by the increased net loss,
but by an increase in average common equity of $6.8 million. For the six months
ended June 30, 2010, ROA and ROE were (0.98%) and (13.13%), respectively
compared to (0.33%) and (4.07%), respectively for the same period of 2009. ROA
was impacted by the increase in the year-over-year net loss of $3.6 million and
by an increase in average assets of $14.1 million. ROE was impacted not only by
the increased net loss, but also by a decrease in average common equity of $4.7
million.

Balance Sheet and Asset Quality

For the three months ended June 30, 2010, the provision for loan losses were
$12.6 million, an increase of $11.9 million over the $750 thousand reported for
the same period of 2009. Total net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2010
were $6.0 million compared to $405 thousand for the same period one year
earlier. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the provision for loans losses
were $14.5 million, an increase of $12.8 million over the $1.7 million reported
for the same period in 2009. Total net charge-offs for the year to date period
June 30, 2010 were $6.6 million compared to $705 thousand for the first six
months of 2009. As of June 30, 2010, the allowance for loan losses represented
2.37% of total loans, up from 1.57% at March 31, 2010 and 1.38% at June 30,
2009. As of June 30, 2010, this allowance covers 86.7% of nonaccrual loans and
54.6% of nonperforming loans.

For the second quarter of 2010, net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
were 2.83% compared to 0.20% for the second quarter of 2009. Net charge-offs to
average loans outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were 1.55%
compared to 0.17% for the same six month period in 2009. Nonperforming assets to
total loans and other real estate owned (OREO) was 4.91% as of June 30, 2010,
compared to 4.64% at March 31, 2010 and to 3.09% at June 30, 2009. Nonperforming
assets were $41.7 million as of June 30, 2010, compared to $40.1 million at
March 31, 2010 and $25.8 million as of June 30, 2009. Of these assets,
nonaccrual loans, the single largest category in nonperforming loans, were $23.1
million at June 30, 2010, compared to $22.1 million at March 31, 2010 and $8.7
million at June 30, 2009. Included in nonperforming assets are loans classified
as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). In general, the modification or
restructuring of a loan constitutes a TDR when we grant a concession to a
borrower experiencing financial difficulty. As of June 30, 2010, TDR loans were
$9.3 million, compared to $9.0 million at March 31, 2010 and $4.2 million at
June 30, 2009.

Total assets increased $1.8 million or 0.2% to $1.1 billion between June 30,
2009 and June 30, 2010. Between June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010, investment
securities decreased $18.9 million or 11.2% to $149.9 million, but were up $11.6
million sequentially from March 31, 2010. Loans, net of unearned income
increased $11.3 million from June 30, 2009 to $844.1 million at June 30, 2010
and were down $8.9 million from $853.1 million as of December 31, 2009. Total
deposits increased $9.9 million or 1.2% from $848.3 million at June 30, 2009 to
$858.2 million at the end of the second quarter 2010. Year to date average loans
accruing interest were $834.5 million as of June 30, 2010, an increase of $20.9
million or 2.6% compared to the same period in 2009. Year to date average total
deposits were $852.9 million as of June 30, 2010, an increase of $9.7 million or
1.2% compared to the same period in 2009.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this discussion may include “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
These forward-looking statements are generally identified by phrases such as
“the Company expects,” “the Company believes” or words of similar import. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks including, but not
limited to:

* changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios,
including adverse developments in borrower industries, decline in real estate
values in our markets, or in the repayment ability of individual borrowers or
issuers;
* the strength of the economy in our target market area, as well as general
economic, market, or business conditions;
* changes in the interest rates affecting our deposits and our loans;
* our ability to assess and manage our asset quality;
* an insufficient allowance for loan losses as a result of inaccurate
assumptions;
* the loss of any of our key employees;
* changes in our competitive position, competitive actions by other financial
institutions and the competitive nature of the financial services industry and
our ability to compete effectively against other financial institutions in our
banking markets;
* our ability to manage growth;
* our potential growth, including our entrance or expansion into new markets,
the opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by us and the need for
sufficient capital to support that growth;
* changes in government monetary policy, interest rates, deposit flow, the cost
of funds, and demand for loan products and financial services;
* our ability to maintain internal control over financial reporting;
* our ability to raise capital as needed by our business;
* our reliance on secondary sources, such as Federal Home Loan Bank advances,
sales of securities and loans, federal funds lines of credit from correspondent
banks and out-of-market time deposits, to meet our liquidity needs;
* changes in laws, regulations and the policies of federal or state regulators
and agencies; and
* other circumstances, many of which are beyond our control.

Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the
forward-looking statements are based upon reliable assumptions within the bounds
of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ
materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements.

Selected Financial Information Three months ended Six months ended
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) June 30, June 30,
Statement of Operations 2010 2009 2010 2009
Interest and dividend income $ 13,394 $ 14,656 $ 27,054 $ 28,589
Interest expense 4,447 6,464 9,097 12,833
Net interest income 8,947 8,192 17,957 15,756
Provision for loan losses 12,625 750 14,475 1,650
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses (3,678 ) 7,442 3,482 14,106

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 929 948 1,791 1,882
Other noninterest income 321 355 640 699
Debit/credit card fees 359 315 654 584
Gain on sale of available for sale securities, net 1,518 29 1,531 37
Gain on sale of fixed assets 17 – 17 –
Gain on sale of other real estate owned 49 7 80 25
Gain on bank owned life insurance – – 604 –
Impairment/charge-offs – securities (77 ) (3,923 ) (77 ) (3,939 )
Noninterest income (loss) 3,116 (2,269 ) 5,240 (712 )

Salaries and employee benefits 4,303 3,871 8,293 7,867
Occupancy and equipment 1,351 1,343 2,629 2,535
FDIC expense 553 807 1,021 1,107
Other noninterest expenses 2,564 2,015 4,713 3,906
Noninterest expenses 8,771 8,036 16,656 15,415

(Loss) before income taxes (9,333 ) (2,863 ) (7,934 ) (2,021 )
Income tax (benefit) (3,367 ) (1,092 ) (3,302 ) (973 )
Net (loss) $ (5,966 ) $ (1,771 ) $ (4,632 ) $ (1,048 )
Less: Effective preferred dividend 373 372 746 714
Net (loss) to common shareholders $ (6,339 ) $ (2,143 ) $ (5,378 ) $ (1,762 )
(Loss) per common share: basic $ (1.06 ) $ (0.36 ) $ (0.90 ) $ (0.30 )
diluted $ (1.06 ) $ (0.36 ) $ (0.90 ) $ (0.30 )
Selected Ratios
Return on average assets -2.30 % -0.78 % -0.98 % -0.33 %
Return on average common equity -30.63 % -11.28 % -13.13 % -4.07 %
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) 3.65 % 3.31 % 3.68 % 3.24 %
Period End Balances
Loans, net of unearned income $ 844,120 $ 832,771 $ 844,120 $ 832,771
Total assets 1,099,814 1,098,002 1,099,814 1,098,002
Total deposits 858,189 848,271 858,189 848,271
Total borrowings 131,928 134,910 131,928 134,910
Total capital 99,896 101,059 99,896 101,059
Shareholders’ equity 75,896 77,059 75,896 77,059
Book value per common share 12.75 13.02 12.75 13.02
Average Balances
Loans, net of unearned income and nonaccrual loans $ 834,280 $ 817,787 $ 834,534 $ 813,622
Total earning assets 1,003,285 1,018,023 1,004,628 1,004,893
Total assets 1,103,570 1,103,545 1,104,260 1,090,200
Total deposits 856,965 857,677 852,915 843,183
Total borrowings 130,647 135,072 135,577 136,514
Total capital 107,002 100,216 106,603 99,547
Shareholders’ equity 83,002 76,216 82,603 87,327
Asset Quality at Period End
Allowance for loan losses 20,046 11,487 20,046 11,487
Nonperforming assets 41,670 25,846 41,670 25,846
Net charge-offs 6,041 406 6,584 705
Net charge-offs to average loans 2.83 % 0.20 % 1.55 % 0.17 %
Allowance for loan losses to period end loans 2.37 % 1.38 % 2.37 % 1.38 %
Nonperforming assets to total loans & OREO 4.91 % 3.09 % 4.91 % 3.09 %
Other Information
Number of shares outstanding – period end 5,954,756 5,917,455 5,954,756 5,917,455
Average shares outstanding – basic 5,968,520 5,914,396 5,967,960 5,909,902
Average shares outstanding – diluted 5,968,520 5,914,396 5,967,960 5,909,902

Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc.
Doug Haskett
Chief Financial Officer
Voice: 804-443-8460
Fax: 804-445-1047

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Nash Finch Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

MINNEAPOLIS–(Business Wire)–
Nash Finch Company (NASDAQ: NAFC), one of the leading food distribution
companies in the United States, today announced financial results for the twelve
weeks (second quarter) ended June 19, 2010.

Financial Results

Total Company sales for the second quarter 2010 were $1.15 billion compared to
$1.22 billion in the prior-year quarter, a decrease of 5.1%. Sales for the first
twenty-four weeks of 2010 were $2.33 billion compared to $2.36 billion in the
prior-year period, a decrease of 1.0%. Excluding the impact of the
non-comparable sales increase of $59.4 million attributable to the acquisition
of the three military distribution centers on January 31, 2009 and the sales
decrease attributable to the previously announced transition of a portion of a
food distribution customer buying group to another supplier, total Company sales
decreased by 3.8% in the second quarter and 2.8% year-to-date.

Consolidated EBITDA1 for the second quarter 2010 was $31.9 million, or 2.8% of
sales, as compared to $33.6 million, or 2.8% of sales, for the
prior-year-quarter. For the first twenty-four weeks of 2010, Consolidated EBITDA
was $60.5 million, or 2.6% of sales, compared to $62.9 million, or 2.7% of
sales, in the prior-year period. Consolidated EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial
measure that is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial
results in the attached financial statements.

Net earnings for the second quarter 2010 were $10.7 million, or $0.81 per
diluted share, as compared to net earnings of $9.5 million, or $0.72 per diluted
share, in the prior year quarter. Net earnings for the first twenty-four weeks
of 2010 were $18.7 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, as compared to net
earnings of $24.0 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in the same prior-year
period. Net earnings for both years were impacted by several significant items
which are presented in the table below.

“Although the negative sales trend that manifested in the third quarter 2009
continued into the first half of 2010 in the food distribution and retail
industry, our results reflect several major accomplishments, which include
maintaining total Company year-over-year EBITDA as a percentage of sales,
reducing debt, investing in strategic initiatives and share repurchases, and
controlling expenses and capital expenditures,” said Alec Covington, President
and CEO of Nash Finch. “We continue to have a solid balance sheet and have
significant availability in our credit facility which provides us flexibility to
capitalize on attractive growth opportunities should they present themselves.”

The Company recently announced the closing of its Bridgeport, Michigan
distribution center, which is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter.
“The transition is proceeding smoothly and we anticipate that the full
transition will be completed by the end of the third quarter,” said Covington.

The following table identifies the significant items affecting our Consolidated
EBITDA, net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter and
year-to-date 2010 and prior year results:

2nd Quarter YTD
(dollars in millions except per share amounts) 2010 2009 2010 2009
Significant credits (charges)
Distribution center closing costs $ (1.2 ) – (1.2 ) –
Retail stores opening & closing costs – (0.6 ) – (0.8 )
Acquisition, integration and start-up costs (0.3 ) (0.8 ) (0.6 ) (1.4 )
Tax consulting fees – – – (0.5 )
Significant charges impacting Consolidated EBITDA (1.5 ) (1.4 ) (1.8 ) (2.7 )

Gain on acquisition of a business – – – 6.7
Net increase in lease reserves – – – (1.2 )
Impairments – (0.9 ) – (0.9 )
Total significant net credits (charges) impacting earnings before tax (1.5 ) (2.3 ) (1.8 ) 1.9
Income tax on significant net credits (charges) 0.6 0.9 0.8 (0.8 )
Income tax effect on gain on acquisition of a business – – – 2.7
Reversal of previously recorded income tax reserves and refunds – – – 1.6
Total significant net credits (charges) impacting net earnings (0.9 ) (1.4 ) (1.0 ) 5.4
Diluted earnings per share impact $ (0.07 ) (0.10 ) (0.08 ) 0.41

Military Distribution Results

2nd Quarter % YTD %
(dollars in millions) 2010 2009 Change 2010 2009 Change
Sales $ 456.6 461.0 (1.0%) 934.6 871.3 7.3 %
Segment EBITDA1 $ 13.4 11.2 18.9% 27.0 23.2 16.4 %
Percentage of Sales 2.9% 2.4% 2.9% 2.7%

The military segment sales in the second quarter decreased 1.0% and were
reflective of weaker domestic sales, partially offset by an increase in overseas
sales. The military segment sales increased 7.3% in year-to-date 2010 reflecting
the impact of the acquisition of three military distribution centers on January
31, 2009. After adjusting for the non-comparable sales impact of these three
distribution centers of $59.4 million, military sales increased 0.5%
year-to-date.

The military segment EBITDA increased by 18.9% and 16.4% in the second quarter
and year-to-date 2010, respectively, compared to the prior year. The military
EBITDA as a percentage of sales was 2.9% in the second quarter and year-to-date
2010, respectively, as compared to 2.4% and 2.7% in the prior year.

“Our military division continues to perform despite the tough economic times,”
said Covington. “I am pleased with the significant increase in our military
division EBITDA which primarily resulted from the operating improvements
implemented across the acquired distribution centers. We are on track to open
our new Columbus, Georgia distribution center by the end of the third quarter
which will provide significant transportation savings and allow for long-term
strategic growth opportunities.”

Food Distribution & Retail Results

2nd Quarter % YTD %
(dollars in millions) 2010 2009 Change 2010 2009 Change
Sales
Food Distribution $ 574.2 619.8 (7.4 %) 1,158.0 1,221.9 (5.2 %)
Retail 123.8 135.8 (8.8 %) 241.7 263.8 (8.4 %)
Total $ 698.0 755.6 (7.6 %) 1,399.7 1,485.7 (5.8 %)
Segment EBITDA1
Food Distribution $ 13.7 17.0 (19.5 %) 24.9 30.2 (17.6 %)
Retail 4.9 5.4 (9.3 %) 8.6 9.5 (9.2 %)
Total $ 18.6 22.4 (17.0 %) 33.5 39.7 (15.7 %)
Percentage of Sales
Food Distribution 2.4% 2.7% 2.1 % 2.5 %
Retail 4.0% 4.0% 3.6 % 3.6 %
Total 2.7% 3.0% 2.4 % 2.7 %

The combined food distribution and retail segment sales decrease in the second
quarter and year-to-date periods compared to the 2009 periods was 7.6% and 5.8%,
respectively. The decrease in sales was negatively impacted by the previously
announced transition of a portion of a customer buying group to another supplier
during the second quarter 2010. However, after adjusting to exclude this sales
impact of $16.2 million, sales declined 5.6% for the second quarter and 4.7%
year-to-date which is primarily the result of a decrease in comparable sales to
existing customers driven by deflation in certain product categories. Retail
same store sales declined 4.3% as compared to the prior year quarter and 4.0% in
the year-to-date comparison. In addition, we have closed four retail stores
since the beginning of the second quarter 2009.

The food distribution and retail segment EBITDA decreased by 17.1% and 15.7% in
the second quarter and year-to-date 2010, respectively, compared to the same
period last year. Food distribution and retail segment EBITDA as a percentage of
sales was 2.7% and 2.4% in the second quarter and year-to-date 2010,
respectively, as compared to 3.0% and 2.7% in the prior year.

Financial Target Progress

Improvements on our key financial targets have been achieved since the targets
were announced as part of the Company`s strategic plan in November 2006. In
particular, Consolidated EBITDA margin improved from 2.2% to 2.8% of sales and
the debt leverage ratio has improved from 3.11x to 2.14x from Fiscal 2006 to the
second quarter 2010. The ratio of free cash flow to net assets has increased
from 8.7% in Fiscal 2006 to 10.0% in the second quarter 2010. Finally, the
organic revenue growth metric has been negatively impacted by the current state
of the economy, but should improve when consumer confidence begins to recover.

The following table charts the Company`s progress towards its long-term
financial targets that are anticipated to be attained through successful
execution of the strategic plan.

Financial Targets Long-term 2nd Quarter Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal
Target 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Organic Revenue Growth 2.0% (3.8%) (0.6%) 3.1% (2.1%) (2.9%)
Consolidated EBITDA Margin 4.0% 2.8% 2.7% 3.1% 2.8% 2.2%
Trailing Four Quarter Free Cash Flow2 / Net Assets 10.0% 10.0% 10.6% 12.0% 9.2% 8.7%
Total Leverage Ratio (Total Debt / Trailing Four 2.5 – 3.0 x 2.14x 2.02x 1.75x 2.20x 3.11x
Quarter Consolidated EBITDA)

2 Defined as cash provided from operations less capital expenditures for
property, plant & equipment during the trailing four quarters divided by the
average net assets for the current period and prior year comparable period
(total assets less current liabilities plus current portion of long-term debt
and capital leases).

Liquidity

Total debt at the end of the second quarter of 2010 was $294.1 million, a
reduction of $44.7 million as compared to $338.8 million at the end of the
second quarter of 2009. The Company continues to focus on effectively managing
its balance sheet and is currently in compliance with all of its debt covenants.
The debt leverage ratio as of the end of the second quarter 2010 was 2.14x.
Availability on the Company`s revolving credit facility at the end of the
quarter was $193.1 million.

Share Repurchase Program

As previously announced, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase
program authorizing the Company to spend up to $25.0 million to purchase shares
of the Company`s common stock. The program took effect on November 16, 2009 and
will continue until December 31, 2010. During the second quarter 2010 we
repurchased a total of 182,802 shares for $6.5 million, at an average price per
share of $35.62. Since the program`s inception, we have repurchased a total of
472,432 shares for $16.3 million, at an average price per share of $34.57.

A conference call to review the second quarter 2010 results is scheduled for at
8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET) on July 22, 2010. Interested participants can listen
to the conference call over the Internet by logging onto the “Investor
Relations” portion of Nash Finch’s website at http://www.nashfinch.com. A replay
of the webcast will be available and the transcript of the call will be archived
on the “Investor Relations” portion of Nash Finch’s website under the heading
“Audio Archives.” A copy of this press release and the other financial and
statistical information about the periods to be discussed in the conference call
will be available at the time of the call on the “Investor Relations” portion of
the Nash Finch website under the caption “Press Releases.”

Nash Finch Company is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food
distribution companies in the United States. Nash Finch`s core business, food
distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 36
states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores and
Egypt. The Company also owns and operates a base of retail stores, primarily
supermarkets under the Econofoods, Family Thrift Center, AVANZA, Family Fresh
Market and Sun Mart trade names. Further information is available on the
Company’s website at www.nashfinch.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.Such statements relate to trends and events
that may affect our future financial position and operating results.Any
statement contained in this release that is not statements of historical fact
may be deemed forward-looking statements. For example, words such as “may,”
“will,” “should,” “likely,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,”
“intend, ” “potential” or “plan,” or comparable terminology, are intended to
identify forward-looking statements.Such statements are based upon current
expectations, estimates and assumptions, and entail various risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in such forward-looking statements.Important factors known to us that
could cause or contribute to material differences include, but are not limited
to, the following:

* the effect of competition on our food distribution, military and retail
businesses;
* general sensitivity to economic conditions, including the uncertainty related
to the current state of the economy in the U.S. and worldwide economic slowdown;
continued disruptions to the credit and financial markets in the U.S. and
worldwide; changes in market interest rates; continued volatility in energy
prices and food commodities;
* macroeconomic and geopolitical events affecting commerce generally;
* changes in consumer buying and spending patterns;
* our ability to identify and execute plans to expand our food distribution,
military and retail operations;
* possible changes in the military commissary system, including those stemming
from the redeployment of forces, congressional action and funding levels;
* our ability to identify and execute plans to improve the competitive position
of our retail operations;
* the success or failure of strategic plans, new business ventures or
initiatives;
* our ability to successfully integrate and manage current or future businesses
we acquire, including the ability to manage credit risks and retain the
customers of those operations;
* changes in credit risk from financial accommodations extended to new or
existing customers;
* significant changes in the nature of vendor promotional programs and the
allocation of funds among the programs;
* limitations on financial and operating flexibility due to debt levels and debt
instrument covenants;
* legal, governmental, legislative or administrative proceedings, disputes, or
actions that result in adverse outcomes;
* failure of our internal control over financial reporting;
* changes in accounting standards;
* technology failures that may have a material adverse effect on our business;
* severe weather and natural disasters that may impact our supply chain;
* unionization of a significant portion of our workforce;
* costs related to multi-employer pension plan which has liabilities in excess
of plan assets;
* changes in health care, pension and wage costs and labor relations issues;
* product liability claims, including claims concerning food and prepared food
products;
* threats or potential threats to security; and
* unanticipated problems with product procurement.

A more detailed discussion of many of these factors, as well as other factors
that could affect the Company`s results, is contained in the Company`s periodic
reports filed with the SEC.You should carefully consider each of these factors
and all of the other information in this release.We believe that all
forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions when
made.However, we caution that it is impossible to predict actual results or
outcomes and that accordingly you should not place undue reliance on these
statements.Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made and we
undertake no obligation to revise or update these statements in light of
subsequent events or developments.Actual results and outcomes may differ
materially from anticipated results or outcomes discussed in forward-looking
statements. You are advised, however, to consult any future disclosures we make
on related subjects in future reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC).

1 Consolidated EBITDA and segment EBITDA is calculated as earnings before
interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude
extraordinary gains or losses, gains or losses from sales of assets other than
inventory in the ordinary course of business, and non-cash charges (such as
LIFO, asset impairments, closed store lease costs and share-based compensation),
less cash payments made during the current period on non-cash charges recorded
in prior periods. Consolidated EBITDA should not be considered an alternative
measure of our net income, operating performance, cash flows or liquidity.
Consolidated EBITDA is provided as additional information as a key metric used
to determine payout pursuant to our Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Plans.

NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Twelve Twenty Four
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
June 19 June 20 June 19 June 20
2010 2009 2010 2009

Sales $ 1,154,617 1,216,594 $ 2,334,310 2,356,914
Cost of sales 1,060,280 1,117,565 2,148,153 2,162,766
Gross profit 94,337 99,029 186,157 194,148

Other costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 62,835 67,703 127,482 137,339
Gain on acquisition of a business – – – (6,682 )
Depreciation and amortization 8,170 9,372 16,755 18,707
Interest expense 5,366 5,840 10,624 11,144
Total other costs and expenses 76,371 82,915 154,861 160,508

Earnings before income taxes 17,966 16,114 31,296 33,640

Income tax expense 7,252 6,576 12,641 9,682
Net earnings $ 10,714 9,538 $ 18,655 23,958

Net earnings per share:

Basic $ 0.83 0.73 1.43 1.85
Diluted $ 0.81 0.72 1.40 1.80

Declared dividends per common share $ 0.18 0.18 $ 0.36 0.36

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic 12,904 13,005 13,015 12,985
Diluted 13,263 13,321 13,352 13,326

NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Assets June 19, 2010 January 2, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 765 830
Accounts and notes receivable, net 231,778 250,767
Inventories 312,935 285,443
Prepaid expenses and other 14,587 11,410
Deferred tax assets 9,249 9,366
Total current assets 569,314 557,816

Notes receivable, net 21,869 23,343

Property, plant and equipment: 634,610 637,167
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (423,467 ) (422,529 )
Net property, plant and equipment 211,143 214,638

Goodwill 166,545 166,545
Customer contracts and relationships, net 19,698 21,062
Investment in direct financing leases 3,083 3,185
Other assets 11,804 12,947
Total assets $ 1,003,456 999,536

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations $ 3,517 4,438
Accounts payable 234,103 240,483
Accrued expenses 59,613 60,524
Income taxes payable – 3,064
Total current liabilities 297,233 308,509

Long-term debt 270,352 257,590
Capitalized lease obligations 20,228 21,442
Deferred tax liability, net 19,378 19,323
Other liabilities 43,657 42,113
Commitments and contingencies – –
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock – no par value.
Authorized 500 shares; none issued – –
Common stock of $1.66 2/3 par value
Authorized 50,000 shares, issued 13,675 and 13,675 shares respectively 22,792 22,792
Additional paid-in capital 109,109 106,705
Common stock held in trust (2,367 ) (2,342 )
Deferred compensation obligations 2,367 2,342
Accumulated other comprehensive income (10,569 ) (10,756 )
Retained earnings 275,801 261,821
Treasury stock at cost, 1,282 and 863 shares, respectively (44,525 ) (30,003 )
Total stockholders’ equity 352,608 350,559
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,003,456 999,536

NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

Twenty-Four
Weeks Ended
June 19 June 20
2010 2009
Operating activities:
Net earnings $ 18,655 23,958
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Gain on acquisition of a business – (6,682 )
Depreciation and amortization 16,755 18,707
Amortization of deferred financing costs 846 794
Non-cash convertible debt interest 2,413 2,231
Amortization of rebateable loans 2,531 2,519
Provision for bad debts 433 869
Provision for (reversal of) lease reserves (434 ) 1,066
Deferred income tax expense 174 586
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate and other (229 ) 134
LIFO credit (362 ) (287 )
Asset impairments 818 898
Share-based compensation 3,462 5,715
Deferred compensation 463 548
Other (387 ) (74 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisition
Accounts and notes receivable 17,099 (14,561 )
Inventories (27,130 ) (11,081 )
Prepaid expenses 157 734
Accounts payable (12,992 ) (2,701 )
Accrued expenses (804 ) (12,442 )
Income taxes payable (6,398 ) (1,467 )
Other assets and liabilities 2,609 1,327
Net cash provided by operating activities 17,679 10,791
Investing activities:
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 347 107
Additions to property, plant and equipment (10,369 ) (5,555 )
Business acquired, net of cash – (78,056 )
Loans to customers (600 ) (2,125 )
Payments from customers on loans 1,102 1,798
Corporate owned life insurance, net (297 ) (235 )
Other – 629
Net cash used in investing activities (9,817 ) (83,437 )
Financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving debt 10,600 86,300
Dividends paid (4,549 ) (4,617 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options – 196
Repurchase of common stock (15,191 ) –
Payments of long-term debt (233 ) (220 )
Payments of capitalized lease obligations (1,839 ) (1,600 )
Increase (decrease) in book overdraft 3,285 (4,682 )
Payments of deferred financing costs – (2,706 )
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (7,927 ) 72,671
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (65 ) 25
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year 830 824
End of period $ 765 849

NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Data (Unaudited)

June 19 June 20
Other Data (In thousands) 2010 2009

Total debt $ 294,097 $ 338,769
Stockholders’ equity $ 352,608 $ 374,334
Capitalization $ 646,705 713,103
Debt to total capitalization 45.5 % 47.5 %

Non-GAAP Data
Consolidated EBITDA – trailing 4 qtrs. (a) $ 137,718 142,362
Leverage ratio – trailing 4 qtrs. (debt to consolidated EBITDA) (b) 2.14 2.38

Comparable GAAP Data
Debt to earnings before income taxes (b) 13.74 5.91

(a) Consolidated EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude extraordinary gains or losses, gains or
losses from sales of assets other than inventory in the normal course of business, and non-cash charges (such as LIFO, assets impairments, closed store lease costs and
share-based compensation), less cash payments made during the current period on non-cash charges recorded in prior periods. Consolidated EBITDA should not be considered
an alternative measure of our net income, operating performance, cash flows or liquidity. Consolidated EBITDA is provided as additional information as a key metric used
to determine payout pursuant to our Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Plans.

(b) Leverage ratio is defined as the Company’s total debt at June 19, 2010 and June 20, 2009, divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the respective four trailing quarters. The
most comparable GAAP ratio is debt at the same date divided by earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for the respective four quarters.

Derivation of Consolidated EBITDA; Segment Consolidated EBITDA; and Segment Profit (in thousands)

FY2010
2009 2009 2010 2010 Trailing
Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 31,655 (41,545 ) 13,330 17,966 21,406
Add/(deduct)
LIFO (445 ) (2,301 ) (40 ) (321 ) (3,107 )
Depreciation and amortization 12,592 9,304 8,585 8,170 38,651
Interest expense 7,621 5,607 5,258 5,366 23,852
Special charge – 6,020 – – 6,020
Goodwill impairment – 50,927 – – 50,927
Gain on litigation settlement (7,630 ) – – – (7,630 )
Closed store lease costs 425 1,644 – (434 ) 1,635
Asset impairment 840 722 517 301 2,380
Stock compensation 1,706 1,663 1,605 1,857 6,831
Gains on sale of real estate (54 ) – – – (54 )
Subsequent cash payments on non-cash charges (712 ) (772 ) (740 ) (969 ) (3,193 )
Total Consolidated EBITDA $ 45,998 31,269 28,515 31,936 137,718

2009 2009 2010 2010 Trailing
Segment Consolidated EBITDA Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs
Military $ 15,731 12,031 13,615 13,364 54,741
Food Distribution 22,461 15,455 11,227 13,634 62,777
Retail 7,806 3,783 3,673 4,938 20,200
$ 45,998 31,269 28,515 31,936 137,718

2009 2009 2010 2010 Trailing
Segment profit Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs
Military $ 13,448 10,146 11,816 11,519 46,929
Food Distribution 15,181 11,495 5,799 8,581 41,056
Retail 1,937 (1,449 ) 227 2,389 3,104
Unallocated
Interest (6,541 ) (4,790 ) (4,512 ) (4,523 ) (20,366 )
Gain on litigation 7,630 – – – 7,630
Special charge – (6,020 ) – – (6,020 )
Goodwill impairment – (50,927 ) – – (50,927 )
$ 31,655 (41,545 ) 13,330 17,966 21,406

FY2009
2008 2008 2009 2009 Trailing
Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 13,029 10,643 17,526 16,114 57,312
Add/(deduct)
LIFO 8,360 7,849 – (287 ) 15,922
Depreciation and amortization 11,643 9,051 9,335 9,372 39,401
Interest expense 7,556 6,034 5,304 5,840 24,734
Gain on acquisition of a business – – (6,682 ) – (6,682 )
Closed store lease costs 480 (317 ) 1,066 – 1,229
Asset impairment 694 1,065 – 898 2,657
Stock compensation 3,013 1,814 3,307 2,408 10,542
Subsequent cash payments on non-cash charges (787 ) (635 ) (617 ) (714 ) (2,753 )
Total Consolidated EBITDA $ 43,988 35,504 29,239 33,631 142,362

2008 2008 2009 2009 Trailing
Segment Consolidated EBITDA Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs
Military $ 14,279 11,484 11,948 11,239 48,950
Food Distribution 21,487 17,412 13,257 16,946 69,102
Retail 8,222 6,608 4,034 5,446 24,310
$ 43,988 35,504 29,239 33,631 142,362

2008 2008 2009 2009 Trailing
Segment profit Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 4 Qtrs
Military $ 11,783 9,242 9,905 9,421 40,351
Food Distribution 5,869 5,155 5,982 10,508 27,514
Retail 1,916 1,450 (470 ) 1,209 4,105
Unallocated
Interest (6,539 ) (5,204 ) (4,573 ) (5,024 ) (21,340 )
Gain on acquisition – – 6,682 – 6,682
$ 13,029 10,643 17,526 16,114 57,312

Nash Finch Company
Bob Dimond, 952-844-1060
Executive Vice President & CFO

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Net Insight AB: Interim report January – June 2010

NET INSIGHT
INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2010

Net Insight AB [publ] Corporate Reg. No 556533-4397

Second Quarter 2010

· Net sales of SEK 71.5 million (62.6).

· Software license and support revenue of SEK 19.0 million (15.3).

· Gross Margin of 74.3% (78.7) applying the same accounting treatment as in
previous years.

· Gross Margin of 66.4% (78.7).

· Operating earnings of SEK 11.9 million (11.0), corresponding to an operating
margin of 16.6% (17.6).

· Net income of SEK 8.7 million (7.9).

· Net profit margin of 12.2% (12.7).

· Earnings per share of SEK 0.02 (0.02).

· Total cash flow of SEK 3.3 million (-34.5).

January – June 2010

· Net sales of SEK 132.0 million (123.1).

· Software license and support revenue of SEK 34.8 million (32.2).

· Gross Margin of 74.5% (77.2) applying the same accounting treatment as in
previous years.

· Gross Margin of 66.1% (77.2).

· Operating earnings of SEK 18.1 million (21.3), corresponding to an operating
margin of 13.7% (17.3).

· Net income of SEK 72.7 million (15.1). The improvement is a one-time effect
related to the IPR transaction in Q1.

· Net profit margin of 55.1% (12.3).

· Earnings per share of SEK 0.19 (0.04).

· Total cash flow of SEK 56.4 million (-13.5).

A strong quarter with revenue growth of 14%

We are delivering a strong second quarter both from a financial and strategic
perspective.
Revenue is up with 14% compared to last year and 18% from the first quarter 2010. We
also see a healthy operating margin of 17%.

For the first half of the year, the operating earnings are slightly down compared to
last year, as a result of increased investments in sales and marketing. This in turn has
led to an increased order flow and more business opportunities.

The company is progressing well towards our strategic objectives to leverage our DTT
leadership, to expand our business in broadcast and media as well as finding new
business in the area of CATV/IPTV.

I am very proud to count six important DTT wins over the past six months. We just
recently, in the middle of July, announced a very significant win in Poland where a
combined offering of Ericsson and Net Insight was the winning solution for a new DTT
network. Earlier in the quarter we won what I regard as a very significant and strategic
project when Teracom of Sweden selected Net Insight for the world’s first all IP-based
DVB-T2 network.

During the end of the quarter we have been greatly involved with the FIFA World Cup live
transmissions from South Africa. The Nimbra platform was used by nine different
customers to bring live TV signals to over 80 countries. For the first time ever our
customer ESPN transmitted live 3D feeds from South Africa to viewers across the United
States. I can also mention that our participation was successful and we have received
positive feedback from our customers which holds us in good stead for the future.

In regards to the CATV/IPTV business area we received an order with a large cable
operator in Canada, a new customer to Net Insight, which is encouraging for future
opportunities in the cable TV market.

Geographical expansion is of strategic importance to us and during the second quarter we
have entered new markets with new partners and reached new customers successfully. The
new markets entered during the second quarter are the Philippines and South Africa. I am
satisfied with the first half of the year and at the moment I see no lack of business
opportunities for the quarters ahead.

The full report can be found below.

Net Insight AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities
Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted
for publication on July 22nd, 2010 at 08.30 am CET.

Stockholm, July 22nd, 2010

Fredrik Trägårdh
Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact:

Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO Net Insight AB
Tel: +46 (0) 8-685 0400, fredrik.tragardh@netinsight.net

Thomas Bergström, CFO, Net Insight AB
Tel.: +46 (0) 8-685 04 00, email:thomas.bergstrom@netinsight.net

Net Insight AB
Net Insight AB (publ)
Box 42093
126 14 Stockholm
Tel +46 (0) 8 685 04 00
www.netinsight.net http://www.netinsight.net/
Corporate Reg. No. 556533-4397

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Interim report January – June 2010 http://hugin.info/130084/R/1433345/379218.pdf

UPDATE 1-Kumba H1 export volumes up, sees higher output

JOHANNESBURG, July 22 (Reuters) – Kumba Iron Ore (KIOJ.J), a unit of global miner Anglo American (AAL.L) reported a 10 percent rise in exports sales volumes and said it remained committed to raising annual production volumes.

South Africa’s Kumba said export sales volumes rose to 18.8 million tonnes, while its operating profit was up 64 percent to 11.2 billion rand ($1.49 billion). It said there was uncertainty over future iron ore pricing mechanism.

Kumba said attributable and headline earnings for the period were 20.27 rand and 20.28 rand respectively.

“Export sales volumes into China are expected to normalise at around 60 percent of the geographical sales mix,” the company said in a statement.

China is the world’s largest iron ore buyer and consumes more than half of the world’s traded ore.

Kumba said export sales for the second quarter of 2010 at 9.5 million tonnes was 14 percent lower than a year earlier.

Kumba, currently involved in an iron ore supply dispute with ArceloMittal’s South African unit (ACLJ.J)(MT.N)(ISPA.AS), said domestic sales volumes from Thabazimbi mine remain dependent on the off-take requirements from the Arcelormittal unit. (Reporting by Shapi Shacinda; Editing by Stella Mapenzauswa)

UPDATE 1-Speedy Hire stays cautious on recovery in UK

July 20 (Reuters) – Tool-hire firm Speedy Hire (SDY.L) said on Tuesday it maintained a cautious view about recovery prospects in the United Kingdom for the remainder of this year.

The company, which provides support services to construction, manufacturing, industrial and rail sectors, said the timing of recovery within private sector construction and the government’s autumn spending review will be critical to future performance.

However, Speedy Hire said first-quarter revenue and adjusted pretax profit were in line with its expectations.

The company said it would enhance its banking facilities to invest in its Middle East operations and take a one-time cash charge of 3.5 million pounds in the first half of this financial year.

Net debt at the end of last week closed at 134.9 million pounds ($205.4 million), the company said.

Shares of Speedy Hire closed at 22.5 pence on Monday on the London Stock Exchange. ($1=.6567 Pound) (Reporting by Juhi Arora in Bangalore; Editing by Unnikrishnan Nair) ((juhi.arora@thomsonreuters.com; within UK +44 207 542 7717; outside UK +91 80 4135 5800; Reuters Messaging: juhi.arora.reuters.com@reuters.net))

Dialog Semiconductor Announces Its Results for the Second Quarter of 2010

Company reports revenue in second quarter of $68.5 million, achieving strong
year-on-year revenue growth of 52%
KIRCHHEIM/TECK, Germany–(Business Wire)–
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a leading provider of high integrated
innovative Power Management Semiconductor solutions, today reports results for
its second quarter ending 2 July 2010.

Q2 2010 Financial Highlights

* Revenue for Q2 2010 was $68.5 million, an increase of 12.1% over the prior
quarter and 52.2% over the corresponding quarter of 2009
* Net Income in Q2 2010 was $11.2 million or 16.4% of revenue compared to $4.9
million or 8.1% of revenue in the prior quarter
* Basic and Diluted earnings per share of 19 and 17 cents respectively in the
quarter
* Expect Q3 2010 revenues to be between $72 and $77 million
* Reiterate 2010 guidance

Q2 2010 Operational Highlights

* 2 significant new Strategic Processor partners added in quarter, further
diversifying Dialog’s application and customer base
* Continued ramp and market adoption of new design wins for Power Management
configurable standard products for portable devices
* Success in Audio, including design wins at 2 major recognised consumer brand
companies
* Intel Atom companion PMIC program accelerating with designs wins across
multiple industrial and infotainment applications
* Power Management motor control ASSPs under advanced evaluation at Japanese and
Korean Automotive suppliers

Commenting on the results Dialog Chief Executive, Dr Jalal Bagherli, said:

‘Dialog’s growth this quarter further underscores our confidence in our ability
to grow faster than the markets we serve.

Our success in growing the top line and the design win momentum we are creating,
through our sales channels and with our processor partners for our PMIC
solutions, further validates our strategy and demonstrates how our
diversification initiatives are paying dividends’, added Bagherli.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Revenue in Q2 2010 was $68.5 million, an increase of 12.1% over the $61.1
million in the prior quarter and an increase of 52.2% on the $45.0 million of
revenue delivered in the corresponding quarter of 2009. During the quarter we
also benefited from $3.1 million sales of last time buy products within the
Automotive and Industrial segment.

Gross margin for the second quarter was 48.3%. This represents an increase of
2.3 percentage points over that achieved in the prior quarter and an increase of
2.6 percentage points over that achieved in Q2 2009.

Our operating expenses in Q2 2010 decreased by $0.5 million over the prior
quarter to $21.1 million, with R&D and SG&A at 19.5% and 10.5% of revenue
respectively, compared to 21.6 % and 13.6% in the prior quarter. The operating
expenses included net charges of $0.7 million for share-based compensation.
Excluding the reduction in related social charge recorded during the quarter as
a result of a lower share price, Q2 2010 underlying share-based compensation
would have been approximately $1.1 million.

Operating profit in Q2 2010 was $12.0 million or 17.5% of revenues compared to
$6.6 million or 10.8% of revenues delivered in the prior quarter and $3.9
million in Q2 2009.

Q2 2010 taxable profits continued to benefit from the utilisation of brought
forward tax losses resulting in a residual minimum level tax charge mainly
applying to taxable profits in Germany. A net tax charge of $0.6 million was
recorded for Q2 2010 which included a benefit of $2.4 million or 4 cents per
diluted and basic share, being a further recognition of a proportion of the
deferred tax assets principally relating to carried forward losses.
Consequently, the effective tax rate in Q2 2010 was 5.2%. As we have previously
stated, going forward and on a quarterly basis, we will consider whether it is
appropriate to continue to recognise further currently unrecognised deferred tax
assets.

In Q2 2010, net income was $11.2 million or 16.4% of revenue. Earnings per basic
and diluted share were 19 cents and 17 cents respectively: This compares to a
net income of $4.9 million or 8 cents per basic and diluted share in the prior
quarter and $3.3 million or 7 cents per basic and diluted share delivered in Q2
2009.

At the end of Q2 2010, we had a cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
balance of $131.9 million, with no debt. This represents a decrease of $6.4
million over the cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balance of the
prior quarter and an increase of $88.4 million over the cash and cash
equivalents and restricted cash balance at the end of Q2 2009. In September 2009
net proceeds of $59.7 million were raised from an international equity offering
which contributed to the increase in cash balances over the prior 12 months.

At the end of Q2 2010, our inventory level was $26.1 million, an increase of
$4.9 million over the prior quarter, in line with the increased seasonal demand
as we enter Q3 2010.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

During the quarter, we have been commended by many of our customers for
excellence in delivery performance as we continued the steep ramp in production
with our manufacturing partners support. Our revenue was driven by our
customers’ success with portable devices, including smartphones, HSPA-3G
cellphones, converged media devices and portable media players. Additionally we
saw an increased demand for our products within the Automotive and Industrial
segment. We continued to execute on our strategy of broadening custom design
wins across multiple platforms within our existing customers while diversifying
to new customers with our increasing range of power management and audio
standard products.

In Q2 2010, we added two significant new processor vendors to our partner
program, and already have working evaluation platforms developed and early
customer engagements. These platforms will be launched in the next months and we
expect will contribute to revenue in 2011. Through co-operating with our
processor partners and leveraging their channels to market, we are now engaging
with new customers and winning designs across many new portable device
platforms. Configurable power management – a concept Dialog was first to
introduce in 2009 – is clearly gaining industry adoption, evidenced by these
design wins.

Our audio codecs are proven to have the lowest power consumption for portable
applications with multiple designs wins at customers including two major
reputable consumer brands in the audio industry.

Dialog’s SmartXtend(TM) PM OLED display driver remains on track. Together with
our first two module partners, we are sampling cellphone and portable device
customers with engineering prototypes while we continue to optimize for maximum
production yields and performance. Additionally, we expect to add a third module
partner in the next months.

In the industrial and infotainment market, we have begun shipping engineering
samples of a new power management and clocking device for the next generation of
the Intel Atom platform and already have very high interest and multiple designs
wins for this product.

In recent quarters, we have focused on bringing our Automotive technology to
suppliers outside Europe. We are seeing the first signs of success with our
highly integrated motor controller ASSPs, which are now currently under detailed
evaluation for electric window/sunroof and windscreen wiper applications at
Japanese and Korean automotive suppliers for 2012 production.

OUTLOOK

We are seeing continued strong demand for our products from our customers. Our
Q3 2010 revenue is expected to be in the range of $72.0 to $77.0 million,
maintaining our upward trajectory of quarterly year over year growth since Q4
2007 and a sequential increase over the prior quarter. However, our industry is
now showing signs of foundry and backend supply constraints which may affect our
end customer build rate and limit our revenue upside and potentially margin
levels for 2010. We maintain our outlook for the full year and remain confident
in our ability to grow our revenue faster than the broader market and to deliver
a successful result for 2010.

Dialog Semiconductor invites you today at 08.30 am (London) / 09.30 am
(Frankfurt) to listen in a live conference call to management’s discussion of Q2
2010 performance, as well as guidance for financial 2010. To access the call
please use the following dial-in numbers: Germany: 0800 101 2072, UK: 0800 358
0886, US: 1 877 941 2927, with no access code required. An instant replay
facility will be available for 30 days after the call and can be accessed at +49
69 58 99 90 568 with access code 143103# (Germany). An audio replay of the
conference call will also be posted soon thereafter on the company’s website at:

http://www.diasemi.com/investor_relations.php

Additional information to this adhoc release including the company’s
consolidated income statement, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated
statements of cash flows for the period ending 2 July 2010 is available under
the investor relations section of the Company’s web site.

For further information please contact:

Dialog Semiconductor FD London FD Frankfurt
Neue Strasse Matt Dixon Lucie Maucher
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck T +44 20 7269 7214 T +49 69 920 37 183
Germany matt.dixon@fd.com lucie.maucher@fd.com
T: +49 7021 805 412
dialog@fd.com
www.dialog-semiconductor.com

Note to editors:

Dialog Semiconductor creates energy-efficient, highly integrated, mixed-signal
circuits optimised for personal mobile, lighting & display and automotive
applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class
innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner.

With its unique focus and expertise in system power management, Dialog brings
decades of experience to the rapid development of integrated circuits for power
management, audio, display processing and motor control. Dialog’s processor
companion chips are essential for enhancing both the performance of hand-held
products and the consumers’ multimedia experience. With world-class
manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model.

Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near Stuttgart with a global sales,
R&D and marketing organisation. In 2009, it recorded $218 million in revenue and
was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It
currently has approximately 370 employees. The company is listed on the
Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ that reflect
management’s current views with respect to future events. The words
‘anticipate,’ ‘believe,’ ‘estimate, ‘expect,’ ‘intend,’ ‘may,’ ‘plan,’ ‘project’
and ‘should’ and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited
to: an economic downturn in the semiconductor and telecommunications markets;
changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, the timing of customer
orders and manufacturing lead times, insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory,
the impact of competing products and their pricing, political risks in the
countries in which we operate or sale and supply constraints. If any of these or
other risks and uncertainties occur (some of which are described under the
heading ‘Risks and their management’ in Dialog Semiconductor’s most recent
Annual Report) or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove
incorrect, then actual results may be materially different from those expressed
or implied by such statements. We do not intend or assume any obligation to
update any forward-looking statement which speaks only as of the date on which
it is made, however, any subsequent statement will supersede any previous
statement.

Language: English
Company: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine’s Way
E1W 1AA London
Großbritannien
Phone: +49 7021 805-412
Fax: +49 7021 805-200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Internet: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg

Dialog Semiconductor plc
Birgit Hummel, +49 7021-805 412
carsten.dahl@diasemi.com

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Ryanair Q1 profit falls on ash, keeps FY forecast

July 20 (Reuters) – Irish airline Ryanair (RYA.I) posted a 24 percent drop in first-quarter profit due to disruptions caused by a volcanic ash cloud and maintained its forecast for full-year earnings growth.

Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier said on Tuesday its net profit for the three months to the end of June came in at 93.7 million euros ($122 million) after accounting for the 50 million euro cost of almost 10,000 flights cancelled in April and May.

Adjusted net profit rose 1 percent to 138.5 million euros and Ryanair maintained its forecast for full-year net profit to rise by between 10 to 15 percent to between 350 million and 375 million euros — a forecast which it last month said excluded the 50 million euro ash cloud charge. (Reporting by Andras Gergely; Editing by Mike Nesbit) ($1=.7706 euros)

MEDICA: First-Half 2010 Business Review

* MEDICA continued to drive faster growth

€259.1 million in H1-2010 revenue up 10.7% on H1 2009
PARIS–(Business Wire)–
Regulatory News:

MEDICA (Paris: MDCA), a leading provider of long and short-term dependency care
in France, has released its business review for the six months ended 30 June
2010.

H 1 Q 2
REVENUE 2010 2009 Reported Organic 2010 2009 Reported Organic
BY SECTOR – €M growth growth growth growth
Long-term care – France 160.8 139.7 +15.2% +8.8% 82.2 70.9 +15.9% +8.9%
% of revenue 62.1% 59.7% 62.3% 59.8%
Post-acute and psychiatric care – France 71.6 70.1 +1.9% +1.9% 36.2 35.3 +2.7% +2.7%
% of revenue 27.6% 30.0% 27.5% 29.8%
Italy 26.6 24.3 +9.4% +3.1% 13.5 12.3 +9.3% +2.8%
% of revenue 10.3% 10.4% 10.2% 10.4%
TOTAL 259.1 234.1 +10.7% +6.1% 131.9 118.5 +11.3% +6.2%
Unaudited figures

“We are satisfied with the growth in MEDICA`s business in the first half of
2010,” said Jacques Bailet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.”During the
period, our revenue rose by 10.7% compared with the first half of 2009, with
organic growth exceeding 6%.This positive first-half performance has
strengthened our confidence in our growth strategy and, in particular, our
ability to reach our revenue growth targets of at least 10% for 2010 and an
aggregate 45% for the 2010-2012 period.”

REVENUE

Consolidated revenue amounted to €259.1 million in the first half of 2010,
representing a 10.7% increase from the prior-year period. For the second quarter
alone, revenue came to €131.9 million, up 11.3% from the €118.5 million reported
in second-quarter 2009.

MEDICA drove robust expansion in its business in the first half, opening 247
beds and acquiring 770 beds. As of the date of this press release, MEDICA
operated a portfolio of 12,300 beds.

All of the business segments experienced growth during the period:

* Revenue from long-term care in France rose by 15.2% to €160.8 million, mainly
reflecting the strong 8.8% organic growth led by the ramp-up of facilities
opened in 2009 and first-half 2010.
* Revenue from post-acute and psychiatric care facilities in France edged up by
a slight 1.9% to €71.6 million, as the Group`s deployment of in-depth
restructuring plans held back expansion.
* Revenue from operations in Italy rose by 9.4% year-on-year.

Occupancy rates in Group facilities remained high, at 96.9%.

FIRST-HALF HIGHLIGHTS

* New financing facilities were set up during the period, as follows:

On 16 June 2010, MEDICA signed a club deal with a syndicate of leading banks.

The deal provides for a term loan facility in an amount of €350 million, used to
refinance existing syndicated loans at a reduced spread of 165 bps versus 270
bps previously.

In addition, the Group has access to:

* A revolving loan facility in an amount of €100 million, providing MEDICA with
additional financing to support its controlled growth strategy.
* An additional €150-million basket of bilateral debt facilities, authorized by
the banking documentation.

The new facilities will enable MEDICA to significantly reduce its borrowing
costs, while providing financing aligned with the Group`s growth strategy.

* The interest rate hedging policy was adjusted, as follows:

As announced when the new financing was arranged, the Group recently adjusted
its interest rate hedging policy to further optimise its borrowing costs.

The Group entered into a fixed-rate swap agreement with effect from 1 January
2011 and based on an amount of €350 million, of which €100 million expires on 31
December 2013 and €250 million on 30 June 2014.

Since January 2011, the fixed rate on the new swaps represents an average of
approximately 1.7%, which is 200 bps lower than the rate on the existing swaps.

DEVELOPMENT

To support its expansion plan, the Group also has an organic growth pipeline
representing some 2,700 beds (excluding beds with an option to buy), as
follows:

* 850 beds being restructured.
* 1,850 beds being built.

OUTLOOK

Management reaffirms the objective set during the initial public offering to
deliver revenue growth of at least 10% in 2010 and at least 45% over the
2010-2012 period. This performance will be driven by deploying an active capital
expenditure and investment strategy, to maintain the high quality and
profitability of existing facilities, create new facilities and carry out
carefully selected acquisitions. Management also intends to lead this growth
strategy while further improving the company’s leverage (net debt to EBITDA
ratio) to around 3x in 2012.

A conference call for analysts and investors will be held this morning at 9:00
am CEST.

INVESTOR CALENDAR

First-half 2010 results: Tuesday, 7 September 2010 before start of trading
Third-quarter 2010 business review: Tuesday, 26 October 2010 before start of trading

ABOUT MEDICA

Created in 1968, MEDICA is a leading provider of long and short-term dependency
care in France. It operates in both the long-term care sector, with 111 nursing
homes in France and Italy, and in the post-acute and psychiatric care sector,
with 37 post-op and rehabilitation facilities in France. Together, these
facilities offered a total of 11,381 beds at 31 December 2009.

MEDICA has been listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange – Compartment B
since February 2010. Eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service.

MEDICA is included in the CAC Mid 100, SBF 250 and MSCI France Small Cap
indices.

Symbol: MDCA – ISIN: FR0010372581 – Reuters: MDCA PA – Bloomberg: MDCA FP

Website: www.groupemedica.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS
MEDICA
Christine Jeandel – Deputy Chief Executive Officer
christine.jeandel@medicafrance.fr
or
Mathieu Fabre – Chief Financial Officer
mathieu.fabre@medicafrance.fr
Phone: +33 (0)1 41 09 95 20
or
LT Value
Nancy Levain/Maryline Jarnoux-Sorin
Phone: +33 (0)1 44 50 39 30
LTvalue@LTvalue.com
or
MEDIA RELATIONS
Brunswick
Agnès Catineau
Phone: +33 (0)1 53 96 83 83
Medica@brunswickgroup.com

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