Oriola-KD Oyj: Oriola-KD Corporation’s Interim Report for 1 January – 30 June 2010

Oriola-KD Corporation Stock Exchange Release 29 July 2010 at 8.30 a.m.

Oriola-KD Corporation’s Interim Report for 1 January – 30 June 2010

This review presents financial information regarding the continuing operations of
Oriola-KD Group (hereinafter Oriola-KD) for the period January-June 2010. Oriola-KD’s
Healthcare Trade business was sold on 31 May 2010 and its figures are reported in the
tables in the discontinued operations section. The interim report 1 January-30 June 2010
was drawn up in accordance with the IAS 34 standard and Oriola-KD’s 2009 annual report.
In addition, new IAS/IFRS standards have been adopted in 2010, the most important of
which are IFRS 3 and IAS 27. The figures are unaudited.

Oriola-KD sold its Healthcare Trade business to Mediq N.V. on 31 May 2010 for approx.
EUR 85 million. A profit of EUR 54.0 million was entered for the corporate transaction
and as a consequence the Group’s goodwill decreased by EUR 7.7 million during the second
quarter of 2010. The final value of the deal and the profit entered will be specified
according to the conditions associated with the acquisition price by the end of 2010.

Key figures for continuing operations for 1 January – 30 June 2010

*
The figures refer to continuing operations and do not include the Healthcare Trade,
unless otherwise stated

*
Net sales increased 21 per cent to EUR 903.1 million (Jan-Jun 2009: EUR 746.5 million)

*
Operating profit decreased 47 per cent to EUR 11.3 million (Jan-Jun 2009: EUR 21.2
million)

*
Net profit decreased 52 per cent to EUR 7.4 million (Jan-Jun 2009: EUR 15.3 million)

*
Earnings per share were EUR 0.05 (Jan-Jun 2009: EUR 0.11)

*
Net cash flow from operations including the cash flow from the Healthcare Trade business
was EUR 54.1 million (Jan-Jun 2009: EUR -5.8 million)

*
Return on capital employed was 4.8 per cent (Jan-Jun 2009: 16.1 per cent including the
Healthcare Trade transaction)

*
Oriola-KD’s net sales from its continuing operations for 2010 is forecasted to be higher
than in 2009 and operating profit is forecasted to be lower than in 2009

Key figures for continuing operations for 1 April – 30 June 2010

*
The figures refer to continuing operations and do not include the Healthcare Trade,
unless otherwise stated

*
Net sales increased 29 per cent to EUR 487.3 million (Q2/2009: EUR 377.8 million)

*
Operating profit decreased 20 per cent to EUR 8.4 million (Q2/2009: EUR 10.5 million)

*
Net profit decreased 29 per cent to EUR 5.4 million (Q2/2009: EUR 7.6 million)

*
Earnings per share were EUR 0.04 (Q2/2009: EUR 0.05)

President and CEO Eero Hautaniemi: “The net sales of Oriola-KD’s continuing operations
increased 21 per cent to EUR 903 million and operating profit decreased 47 per cent to
EUR 11 million in January-June 2010. Businesses developed according to our expectations
in the second quarter. We took over the pharmacy chain acquired in Sweden and continued
to expand and intensify operations in Russia in a very difficult market situation. We
sold our Healthcare Trade business to Dutch company Mediq with EUR 85 million in May
2010.”

Financial performance

The figures related to financial performance refer to continuing operations and do not
include the Healthcare Trade, unless otherwise stated.

Oriola-KD’s net sales in January-June 2010 were EUR 903.1 million (EUR 746.5 million)
and operating profit was EUR 11.3 million (EUR 21.2 million). Profit after financial
items came to EUR 9.0 million (EUR 19.4 million) and net profit to EUR 7.4 million (EUR
15.3 million). Earnings per share in January-June 2010 were EUR 0.05 (EUR 0.11).

Second-quarter net sales came to EUR 487.3 million (EUR 377.8 million) and operating
profit to EUR 8.4 million (EUR 10.5 million). Profit after financial items came to EUR
6.9 million (EUR 9.5 million) and net profit to EUR 5.4 million (EUR 7.6 million).
Earnings per share in the second quarter were EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.05).

Oriola-KD’s financing expenses in January-June 2010 were EUR 2.3 million (EUR 1.8
million). Taxes amounted to EUR 1.6 million (EUR 4.1 million). Taxes corresponding to
the result for continuing operations for the January-June 2010 period are entered under
this figure.

Return on capital employed for continuing operations was 4.8 per cent (16.1 per cent
including the Healthcare Trade) and return on equity 5.1 per cent (19.1 per cent
including the Healthcare Trade) in January-June 2010.

Net sales generated by the discontinued Healthcare Trade business came to EUR 65.3
million and operating profit to EUR 2.9 million in January-May 2010. The business had
approximately 440 employees in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Balance sheet, financing and cash flow

The figures related to the balance sheet, financing and cash flow include the figures
for the Healthcare Trade until 31 May 2010 and the operating profit from the
transaction. The Swedish pharmaceutical retail business is included in Oriola-KD’s
figures as of 19 February 2010. The Healthcare Trade business was sold on 31 May 2010.

Oriola-KD’s balance sheet total on 30 June 2010 stood at EUR 1173.2 million (EUR 819.2
million). Cash and cash equivalents on 30 June 2010 stood at EUR 148.1 million (EUR 42.2
million). Equity was EUR 325.9 million (EUR 205.5 million) and the equity ratio was 28.5
per cent (25.8 per cent). The sale of the Healthcare Trade increased Oriola-KD’s equity
and equity ratio and decreased interest-bearing net debt and goodwill.

Interest-bearing net debt at the end of June 2010 was EUR 75.1 million (EUR 101.1
million) and the gearing ratio was 23.0 per cent (49.2 per cent). Oriola-KD hedged the
long-term interest-bearing debt associated with the Swedish pharmaceutical retail trade
against interest rate risk during the second quarter of 2010. Interest-bearing net debt
consists of long-term debt financing, use of the issued commercial paper programme,
advance payments from pharmacies and the estimated discounted value of the minority
share of the Swedish pharmacy company that Oriola-KD is obliged to acquire.

The terms of the financial covenants were met with a wide margin at the end of June
2010. Oriola-KD’s long-term credit limit facilities of approximately EUR 101.5 million
and EUR 41.0 million in short-term credit account facilities stood unused at the end of
the review period. Oriola-KD had drawn EUR 78.9 million from the EUR 150.0 commercial
paper programme.

Net cash flow from operations in January-June 2010 was EUR 54.1 million (EUR -5.8
million), of which changes in working capital accounted for EUR 33.6 million (EUR -24.6
million). The trade receivables sales programme of the Swedish pharmaceutical wholesale
was continued during the second quarter of 2010.

Net cash flow from investments was EUR -153.3 million (EUR -26.7 million). Net cash flow
from investments includes the acquisition of pharmacy chain in Sweden, the acquisition
of the 25 per cent minority share in Russia, operative investments and the sale of the
Healthcare Trade. During the January-June 2010 period, cash flow after investments was
EUR -99.2 million (EUR -32.5 million).

On 24 February 2010, Oriola-KD acquired the remaining 25 per cent holding in Foreti Oy,
which owns the pharmaceutical retail company (OOO Vitim) and pharmaceutical wholesale
company (OOO Moron) operating in Russia. As a result of the acquisition, Oriola-KD’s
Russian subsidiaries are now fully-owned. The price of the 25 per cent holding was EUR
65.0 million. The total price of the corporate acquisition in Russia was EUR 153.7
million, paid in cash.

Oriola-KD paid EUR 18.1 million in dividends for 2009, i.e. EUR 0.12 per share (EUR 0.08
per share in 2008) during the second quarter.

Investments

Gross investments in January-June came to EUR 185.7 million (EUR 24.0 million) including
the acquisition of the pharmacy chain in Sweden and operative investments. In addition
the Healthcare Trade business was sold with EUR 85 million in the review period.

On 19 February 2010, Kronans Droghandel Retail AB acquired 100 per cent of the stock of
a pharmacy company with 170 pharmacies nationwide. Paid in cash, the price was EUR 161.5
million (SEK 1.59 billion). Oriola-KD has an 80 per cent holding in Kronans Droghandel
Retail AB and the remaining 20 per cent is held by KF (Kooperativa Förbundet). Oriola-KD
has an obligation and right to acquire a minority share in Kooperativa Förbundet after
long-term cooperation. The obligation to acquire was entered under long-term
interest-bearing debt in the Oriola-KD balance sheet in conjunction with the acquisition
of the pharmacies. Kronans Droghandel Retail AB is 100 per cent consolidated into
Oriola-KD’s income statement and balance sheet.

Personnel

The figures related to personnel refer to the continuing operations, not including the
Healthcare Trade.

On 30 June 2010, Oriola-KD had a payroll of 4,721 (3,925) employees, 11 per cent (11 per
cent) of whom worked in Finland, 29 per cent (7 per cent) in Sweden, 58 per cent (79 per
cent) in Russia and 2 per cent (3 per cent) in the Baltic countries. The numbers
increased because of the acquisition of the Swedish pharmacy chain in February 2010,
which added some 930 persons.

Changes to the Oriola-KD Group Management Team: Ilari Vaalavirta who was a member of the
Group Management Team and Vice President of the Healthcare Trade transferred to Mediq
with the sale of the Healthcare Trade during the second quarter of 2010.

Business segments

In accordance with its organisational structure and internal reporting, Oriola-KD’s
business segments after the sale of Healthcare Trade are, as of 1 June 2010,
Pharmaceutical Trade Finland, Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden, Pharmaceutical Trade Russia,
Pharmaceutical Trade Baltic Countries and Dental Trade.

Pharmaceutical Trade Finland

Pharmaceutical Trade Finland’s net sales in January-June 2010 were EUR 210.4 million
(EUR 258.8 million) and its operating profit was EUR 9.5 million (EUR 8.8 million).
During the review period, changes from the stock owned by Oriola-KD to consignment
stock, agreed with pharmaceutical companies, reduced net sales.

Net sales in the second quarter of 2010 were EUR 105.9 million (EUR 132.0 million) and
operating profit EUR 5.0 million (EUR 4.9 million).

The pharmaceutical market declined by 1.4 percent (grew 0.2%) in Finland in January-June
2010. Oriola-KD’s market share in the Finnish pharmaceutical wholesale market was 46.4
per cent (46.8 per cent) in January-June 2010 (source: IMS Health). No major changes in
principals that would have had a bearing on market share took place in the review
period.

Pharmaceutical Trade Finland had 492 (405) employees at the end of June 2010.
Oriola-KD’s logistics centres are located in Espoo and Oulu. The increase of personnel
is mainly due to recruitments to replace leased work force, labour intensive new
products and the provision of certain transitional services in relation to the
divestment of the Healthcare Trade.

Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden

Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden’s net sales in January-June 2010 were EUR 422.4 million (EUR
256.9 million), of which retail accounted for EUR 166.3 million (EUR 0.0 million) as of
19 February 2010 and wholesale EUR 276.5 million (EUR 256.9 million). The retail
business acquired has been consolidated with the Oriola-KD figures as of 19 February
2010.

Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden’s operating profit in January-June 2010 was EUR 4.2 million
(EUR -2.3 million). The costs associated with the preparations concerning the pharmacy
business in Sweden in 1 January 2010 – 19 February 2010 were EUR 2.2 million (EUR 6.0
million in January-June 2009). In addition, EUR 0.7 million has been entered as
depreciation on the fair value allocation of the acquisition.

Second-quarter net sales came to EUR 241.4 million (EUR 130.5 million), of which retail
accounted for EUR 115.5 million (EUR 0.0 million) and wholesale EUR 140.3 million (EUR
130.5 million). Operating profit was EUR 5.6 million (EUR -2.0 million).

On 19 February 2010, Kronans Droghandel Retail AB acquired 100 per cent of the stock of
a pharmacy company with 170 pharmacies nationwide. Paid in cash, the final price was EUR
161.5 million (SEK 1.59 billion). In 2009, the pro forma net sales of the acquired
pharmacy cluster was SEK 4.6 billion (SEK 4.4 billion in 2008) and pro forma operating
profit including average central overhead costs of Apoteket AB was SEK 205 million (SEK
183 million in 2008). Oriola-KD had 173 pharmacies in Sweden at the end of June 2010.
Oriola-KD’s logistics centres are located in Gothenburg and Enköping.

The pharmaceutical market grew 0.6 per cent (2.8 per cent) in Sweden in January-June
2010. Oriola-KD’s market share in the Swedish wholesale market was 40.4 per cent (41.4
per cent) in January-June 2010 (source: IMS Health).

Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden had 1360 (268) employees at the end of June 2010, of whom
1045 (0) were employed in retail and 315 (268) in wholesale.

Pharmaceutical Trade Russia

Pharmaceutical Trade Russia’s net sales in January-June 2010 were EUR 255.0 million (EUR
213.9 million), of which retail accounted for EUR 47.5 million (EUR 49.7 million) and
wholesale EUR 231.9 million (EUR 192.3 million).

The January-June 2010 operating loss was EUR 2.5 million (operating profit of EUR 16.3
million), which includes discounts from pharmaceutical companies associated with
purchases. The Russian pharmaceutical market growth in Russian rubles was some 0 per
cent in January-June 2010 (some 30 per cent), which together with the price control
system has led to very intense competition. Oriola-KD’s net sales increased by about 8
per cent (35 per cent) in Russian rubles in January-June 2010.

Second-quarter net sales came to EUR 132.8 million (EUR 106.6 million), of which retail
accounted for EUR 23.9 million (EUR 24.0 million) and wholesale EUR 121.3 million (EUR
95.9 million). Operating loss was EUR 2.0 million (operating profit of EUR 8.6 million).

At the end of June 2010, Oriola-KD had 181 (163) pharmacies in the Moscow region and
nine regional distribution centres in Russia in addition to its main logistics centre.
Also, Oriola-KD started pharmaceutical wholesale in Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk during
the first half-year. The regional expansion of the Russian wholesale business and the
growth of the retail business in Moscow will be continued during 2010.

Pharmaceutical Trade Russia had 2,766 (3,119) employees at the end of June 2010, of whom
1,277 (1,609) were employed in retail and 1,489 (1,510) in wholesale. Measures were
taken to improve the efficiency of operations, and as a consequence the number of
employees has decreased in spite of the increase in the number of pharmacies and the
regional expansion of the wholesale business.

Pharmaceutical Trade Baltic Countries

Pharmaceutical Trade Baltic Countries’ net sales in January-June 2010 were EUR 15.6
million (EUR 17.3 million) and operating profit was EUR 0.4 million (EUR 0.4 million).

Second-quarter net sales were EUR 7.3 million (EUR 8.8 million) and operating profit EUR
0.2 million (EUR 0.2 million).

Oriola-KD discontinued pharmaceutical wholesale in Estonia in the first quarter of 2010.
The discontinuation of business operations did not have any material cost effect.

Pharmaceutical Trade Baltic Countries had 103 (133) employees at the end of June 2010.

Dental Trade

In January-June 2010, the operating profit of Dental Trade was EUR 3.1 million (EUR 1.8
million). Second-quarter operating profit was EUR 1.4 million (EUR 0.7 million).

The dental trade businesses of Oriola-KD Corporation and Lifco AB were combined in 2007.
Oriola-KD’s holding in the Dental Trade business is 30 per cent and Lifco’s holding is
70 per cent. Oriola-KD’s operating profit includes the profit after taxes from the
associated company.

Related parties

Related parties in the Oriola-KD Group are deemed to comprise the parent company
Oriola-KD Corporation, the subsidiaries and associated companies, the members of the
Board and the President and CEO of Oriola-KD Corporation, other members of the Group
Management Team of the Oriola-KD Group, the immediate family of the aforementioned
persons, the companies controlled by the aforementioned persons, and the Oriola Pension
Foundation. The Group has no significant business transactions with related parties,
except for pension expenses arising from defined benefit plans with the Oriola Pension
Foundation. Oriola-KD Corporation has given internal loans mainly to the holding
companies of Swedish and Russian businesses. Oriola-KD Corporation has given no
significant sureties on behalf of Group companies, with the exception of a mother
company guarantee for a loan given to Kronans Droghandel Retail AB.

Oriola-KD Corporation shares

Trading volume of Oriola-KD Corporation’s class A and B shares in January-June 2010:

Trading volume Jan-Jun 2010 Jan-Jun 2009
Class A Class B Class A Class B
Trading volume, million 3.6 53.8 2.9 42.2
Trading volume, EUR million 16.9 228.4 6.3 95.9
Highest, EUR 5.47 5.49 2.85 2.85
Lowest, EUR 3.30 3.30 1.68 1.68
Closing quotation, end of period, EUR 3.95 3.83 2.77 2.76

3.83

2.77

2.76

In the review period, the traded volume of Oriola-KD Corporation shares, excluding
treasury shares, corresponded to 38.0 per cent (31.6 per cent) of the total number of
shares. The traded volume of class A shares amounted to 7.5 per cent (6.0 per cent) of
the average stock, and that of class B shares, excluding treasury shares, 52.1 per cent
(44.8 per cent).

Oriola-KD Corporation’s market capitalisation on 30 June 2010 was EUR 585.0 million (EUR
417.0 million).

On 8 March 2010, pursuant to the authorisation granted to it by the Annual General
Meeting of 13 March 2007, the Board of Directors of Oriola-KD Corporation resolved that
a directed bonus issue be made, in which a total of 209,300 class B shares held by the
company were assigned to the company’s President and CEO and to certain other members of
Oriola-KD Corporation’s Group Management Team and of its extended Group Management Team,
as part of the 2007-2009 share-based incentive scheme for the Group’s management. These
shares represent approximately 0.14 per cent of the total number of company shares and
approximately 0.02 per cent of the total number of votes.

On 28 June 2010, pursuant to the authorisation granted to it by the Annual General
Meeting of 13 March 2007, the Board of Directors of Oriola-KD Corporation resolved that
a directed bonus issue be made, in which a total of 37,350 class B shares held by the
company were assigned to certain key members of the Oriola-KD Group as part of the
2007-2009 share-based incentive scheme for the Group’s management. These shares
represent approximately 0.02 per cent of the total number of company shares and
approximately 0.0035 per cent of the total number of votes.

The company has 96,822 treasury shares, all of which are class B shares. These account
for 0.06 per cent of the company’s shares and 0.009 per cent of the votes.

At the end of June 2010, the company had 151,257,828 shares (151,257,828), of which
47,217,359 were class A shares (48,392,203) and 104,040,469 were class B shares
(102,865,625). Pursuant to article 3 of the Articles of Association, a shareholder can
request that class A shares be converted to class B shares. During January-June 2010, a
total of 450,000 (300,000) Class A shares were converted into Class B shares

The Board of Directors of Oriola-KD has defined the earning criteria for the share
incentive scheme for the Group’s key personnel for the years 2010-2012 so that any
payment for the 2010 earning period will be based on Oriola-KD’s earnings per share
(EPS) and return on capital employed (ROCE).

Risks

The Board of Directors of Oriola-KD has approved the company’s risk management policy in
which the risk management operating model, principles, responsibilities and reporting
are specified. The Group’s risk management seeks to identify, measure and manage risks
that may threaten the operations of the company and the achievement of goals set for
them. The roles and responsibilities relating to risk management have been determined in
the Group.

Oriola-KD’s risks are classified as strategic, operational and financial. Risk
management is a key element of the strategic process, operational planning and daily
decision-making at Oriola-KD.

Oriola-KD has identified the following principal strategic and operational risks in its
business:

*
changes in bargaining position vis-à-vis suppliers and customers;

*
impacts of the changes in Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden on business;

*
impacts of the changes in Pharmaceutical Trade Russia on business;

*
maintenance of cost-effectiveness and flexibility in costs;

*
provision of competitive products and services in expanding and consolidating markets;
and

*
commitment of key employees.

The major financial risks for Oriola-KD involve currency exchange rates, interest rates,
liquidity and credit.

Oriola-KD’s exposure to risks relating to businesses and financial risks has increased
with the expansion into the Russian pharmaceutical retail and wholesale market and the
Swedish pharmaceutical retail market. Currency risks are the most significant of
Oriola-KD’s financial risks in Russia and Sweden, as any changes in the value of the
Russian ruble or the Swedish krona will have an impact on Oriola-KD’s financial
performance and equity.

Goodwill and intangible rights are subject to annual impairment testing, which may have
a negative effect on Oriola-KD’s financial performance.

Near-term risks and uncertainty factors

The difficult state of the Russian economy, intense competition and the price control
system have a material impact on Oriola-KD near-term outlook in the country. The
development of the Swedish pharmacy market is subject to uncertainties that may have a
substantial effect on Oriola-KD’s Swedish business.

Decisions of the Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Oriola-KD Corporation, held on 7 April 2010, confirmed the
2009 financial statements and discharged the Board members and the President and CEO
from liability for the financial year ending 31 December 2009. The Annual General
Meeting resolved that the sum of EUR 0.12 per share be paid as dividend on the basis of
the balance sheet adopted for the financial year ending 31 December 2009.

The Board was authorised, in accordance with its proposal, to decide on the payment of
additional dividend from undistributed profits and/or distribution of funds, in one or
more batches, from the company’s invested non-restricted equity fund or both so that the
amount of the additional dividend and/or return of capital paid under the authorisation
would not exceed EUR 0.05 per share. The authorisation will be in force until the next
annual general meeting.

The Annual General Meeting confirmed that the Board comprises eight members. Harry
Brade, Pauli Kulvik, Outi Raitasuo, Antti Remes, Olli Riikkala, Jaakko Uotila and Mika
Vidgrén were re-elected to the Board. Per Båtelson was elected as a new member to the
Board. Olli Riikkala continues as Chairman of the Board. The Annual General Meeting
confirmed that the Chairman of the Board will receive EUR 48,400 in remuneration for his
term of office, the Vice Chairman EUR 30,250 and the other members of the Board EUR
24,200 each. Of the annual fees, 60 per cent will be paid in cash and 40 per cent in
company shares so that after the release of the company’s interim report for the first
quarter of 2010, Oriola-KD Corporation Class B shares would be acquired on the market
for Board members, and the cash portion of the annual fee will also be paid. The
Chairman of the Board will receive an attendance fee of EUR 800 for each meeting, and
the other Board members EUR 400 per meeting. Meeting fees will also be paid in the same
manner to members of any committees set up by the Board of Directors or the company. The
Chairman of the Board will also have a company-paid phone. Travel expenses will be paid
in accordance with the travel policy of the company.

The Annual General Meeting re-elected PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy as auditor for the
company, with Heikki Lassila APA as principal auditor, for the 2010 financial year. The
auditor will be remunerated according to invoice.

The Annual General Meeting resolved that article 12 of the Articles of Association on
time of the notice of general meeting be amended.

The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board to decide on the purchase of Oriola-KD
Corporation class B shares in accordance with the Board’s proposal. Pursuant to the
authorisation, the Board is authorised to decide on the purchase of no more than
15,000,000 of the company’s own class B shares, corresponding to approximately 9.92 per
cent of the total number of company shares. The authorisation can only be used in such a
way that the company and its subsidiaries together would hold no more than one tenth
(1/10) of the total number of company shares at any one time. The purchase authorisation
would remain in force no longer than eighteen (18) months following the decision of the
General Meeting. The authorisation revokes the Annual General Meeting’s decision of 16
April 2009 authorising the Board to decide on the purchase of Oriola-KD Corporation
class B shares.

The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board to decide on a share issue of the
company’s shares against payment in one or more batches in accordance with the Board’s
proposal. The authorisation includes the right to issue new class B shares or to assign
class B shares held by the company. The authorisation covers no more than thirty million
(30,000,000) of the company’s class B shares in total, which corresponds to
approximately 19.83 per cent of the total number of company shares. The authorisation
granted to the Board includes the right to deviate from the pre-emptive subscription
right of shareholders, provided that there are financial grounds considered important
from the company’s perspective for such a deviation. The authorisation will remain in
force for eighteen (18) months following the decision of the General Meeting. The
authorisation revokes the share issue authorisations previously received by the Board,
with the exception of the authorisation granted to the Board by the Annual General
Meeting of 13 March 2007, under which the Board may decide on arranging a directed bonus
issue of no more than 650,000 class B shares for the purpose of implementing the
2007-2009 share-based incentive scheme for management.

The Annual General Meeting also authorised the Board to decide on granting the company’s
shares to the company in one or more batches under a bonus issue in accordance with the
Board’s proposal. The maximum amount of the company’s new B class shares issued under
this authorisation is 1,200,000, which was 0.79 per cent of the company’s total shares
and 0.11 per cent of total votes. The purpose of the authorisation is to allow treasury
shares to be used as laid out below in the new share-based incentive scheme or Oriola-KD
key persons. The Board was also authorised to issue class B shares, waiving the
pre-emptive subscription rights of the shareholders according to the Board’s proposal.
The class B shares issued may be either new or treasury shares. The total share amount
of the authorisation is 1.200.000 class B shares. The share issue may be a bonus issue.
These shares represent approximately 0.79 per cent of the total number of company shares
and approximately 0.11 per cent of the total number of votes. The Board may use this
authorisation in the new 2010-2012 share-based incentive scheme or Oriola-KD key
persons. The authorisations remain in force for no more than four (4) years following
the decision of the General Meeting.

Decisions of the organisational meeting of the Board

At the organisational meeting held immediately after the AGM, the Board resolved to
elect Antti Remes to continue serving as Vice Chairman of the Board. The composition of
the Audit and Compensation Committees was confirmed as follows.

Audit Committee:
Antti Remes, Chairman
Harry Brade
Outi Raitasuo
Mika Vidgrén

Compensation Committee:
Olli Riikkala, Chairman
Pauli Kulvik
Jaakko Uotila

The company also has a Nomination Committee, the members of which will be elected later.

The Board of Directors has evaluated the independence of its members and found that all
the members are independent of both the company and its major shareholders.

Outlook

Oriola-KD’s outlook for 2010 is based on external market forecasts, agreements with
suppliers and customers, order intake and management assessments. Long-term fundamentals
and growth prospects are expected to be favourable in the pharmaceutical market.

Oriola-KD expects that the pharmaceutical market in Finland and Sweden will grow by
about 3-5 per cent annually over the next few years in the local currencies, which is in
line with the longer-term average growth rate of these markets. The Russian
pharmaceutical market is expected to see annual growth of approximately 10-15 per cent
in Russian rubles in the next few years. The growth of the Russian pharmaceutical market
in 2010 is expected to be significantly slower than in the long term, mainly because of
the difficult state of the Russian economy, very intense competition and the price
control system. Competition in the Swedish retail market is expected to be stiff in 2010
as a result of the deregulation.

Oriola-KD’s net sales from its continuing operations for 2010 is forecasted to be higher
than in 2009 and operating profit is forecasted to be lower than in 2009. Pharmaceutical
Trade Russia’s operating profit is forecasted to be clearly lower than in 2009.

Tables

Consolidated Statement of 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Apr – 30 June 1 Apr – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
Comprehensive Income (IFRS), 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
EUR million
Continuing operations
Net sales 903.1 746.5 487.3 377.8 1569.2
Cost of goods sold -779.9 -649.2 -416.7 -330.0 -1363.8
Gross profit 123.2 97.4 70.6 47.7 205.4
Other operating income 1.9 1.0 0.8 0.5 2.1
Selling and
distribution expenses -91.2 -63.2 -45.5 -32.3 -129.2
Administrative expenses -25.7 -15.7 -19.0 -6.2 -25.8
Profit from
associated companies 3.1 1.8 1.4 0.8 3.9
Operating profit 11.3 21.2 8.4 10.5 56.4
Financial income 3.4 4.6 2.3 2.6 7.9
Financial expenses -5.7 -6.4 -3.8 -3.5 -9.9
Profit before taxes 9.0 19.4 6.9 9.5 54.5
Income taxes*) -1.6 -4.1 -1.5 -1.9 -11.4
Profit from the continuing operations
for the period under review 7.4 15.3 5.4 7.6 43.0

Discontinued operations
Profit from the discontinued operations
for the period under review 56.2 3.4 55.3 2.2 5.6
Profit for the period under review
including discontinued operations 63.6 18.7 60.7 9.8 48.6

Other comprehensive income
Hedge of a net investment in a
foreign operation 8.2 -2.7 2.5 1.2 -2.0
Cash flow hedge -0.4 – -0.4 – –
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income -1.6 0.5 -0.5 -0.2 0.4
Translation difference 30.8 -4.9 17.1 3.2 1.3
Total comprehensive income for the period under review
including discontinued operations 100.6 11.7 79.4 13.9 48.4

Attribution of profit from the continuing operations
for the period under review
To parent company shareholders 7.4 15.3 5.4 7.6 43.9
To minority interest – – – – -0.9

Attribution of profit for the period under review
including discontinued operations
To parent company shareholders 63.6 18.7 60.7 9.8 49.5
To minority interest – – – – -0.9

Attribution of total comprehensive income for the
period under review (including discontinued operations)
To parent company shareholders 100.6 11.7 79.4 13.9 49.3
To minority interest – – – – -0.9

Earnings per share
from the continuing operations
Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.05 0.11 0.04 0.05 0.30
Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.05 0.11 0.04 0.05 0.30

Earnings per share
for the period under review
(including discontinued operations)
Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.42 0.13 0.40 0.07 0.34
Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.42 0.13 0.40 0.07 0.34

*) The tax expense for the period has been calculated as the proportional share of the
total estimated taxes for the financial year.

Consolidated Balance Sheet (IFRS),
EUR million

ASSETS 30 June 2010 30 June 2009 31 Dec
2009

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 61.0 53.1 53.3
Goodwill 258.4 118.9 141.7
Other intangible assets 72.6 38.7 39.5
Investments in associated companies 30.4 28.4 30.7
Other non-current assets 8.3 8.7 7.5
Deferred tax assets 5.7 2.3 2.5
Non-current assets total 436.5 250.1 275.2

Current assets
Inventories 311.8 261.1 287.1
Trade and other receivables 276.8 265.8 227.1
Cash and cash equivalents 148.1 42.2 133.7
Current assets total 736.7 569.1 647.8

ASSETS TOTAL 1173.2 819.2 923.1

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 30 June 2010 30 June 2009 31 Dec
2009

Equity
Share capital 36.2 36.2 36.2
Other funds 50.4 50.8 50.9
Retained earnings 239.3 118.6 156.4
Equity of the parent
company shareholders 325.9 205.5 243.4
Minority interest – – 10.8
Equity total 325.9 205.5 254.2

Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 23.1 14.1 13.6
Pension liabilities 5.0 4.3 4.9
Provisions – 0.0 0.0
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 116.6 0.1 0.2
Non-current liabilities total 144.8 18.5 18.8

Current liabilities
Trade payables and other current liabilities 596.0 451.9 500.5
Interest-bearing current liabilities 106.6 143.2 149.5
Current liabilities total 702.5 595.1 650.1

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES TOTAL 1173.2 819.2 923.1

819.2

923.1

Consolidated Statement
of Changes in
Equity (IFRS)
Equity of the
parent
company
Share Other Translation Retained share- Minority
EUR million capital funds differences earnings holders interest Total
Equity
1 Jan 2009 36.2 30.1 -30.1 148.2 184.4 1.0 185.5
Dividends paid – – – -11.3 -11.3 – -11.3
Share issue – 20.6 – – 20.6 – 20.6

Change in minority interest – – – – 0.0 -1.0 -1.0

Share-based payments – – – 0.1 0.1 – 0.1
Total comprehensive income
for the period under review – – -7.0 18.7 11.7 – 11.7
Equity
30 June 2009 36.2 50.8 -37.1 155.7 205.5 0.0 205.5

Equity
1 Jan 2010 36.2 50.9 -30.4 186.8 243.4 10.8 254.2
Dividends – – – -18.1 -18.1 – -18.1
Share issue – – – – 0.0 – 0.0

Change in minority interest – – – – 0.0 -10.8 -10.8

Share-based payments – – – 0.1 0.1 – 0.1
Assignment of shares – -0.1 – – -0.1 – -0.1
Total comprehensive income
for the period under review – -0.4 37.4 63.6 100.6 – 100.6
Equity
30 June 2010 36.2 50.4 7.0 232.4 325.9 0.0 325.9

232.4

325.9

0.0

325.9

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
*) (IFRS), EUR million 2010 2009 2009
Operating profit 14.2 25.9 65.4
Depreciation 5.5 4.8 9.4
Change in working capital 33.6 -24.6 37.9
Cash flow from financial
items and taxes -7.5 -8.1 -13.3
Other adjustments 8.4 -3.8 1.5
Net cash flow from operating activities 54.1 -5.8 100.9

Net cash flow from investing activities -153.3 -26.7 -28.0

Net cash flow from financing activities 108.0 28.8 14.5

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 8.9 -3.7 87.4

Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the period 133.7 46.5 46.5
Foreign exchange rate differences 5.5 -0.5 -0.2
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 8.9 -3.7 87.4
Cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the period 148.1 42.2 133.7
*) Includes net cash flow of Healthcare Trade until 31 May 2010.

*) Includes net cash flow of Healthcare Trade until 31 May 2010.

Change in Property, Plant and Equipment, 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
EUR million 2010 2009 2009
Carrying amount at the beginning of the period 53.3 54.5 54.5
Increases through acquisitions of subsidiary shares 8.9 – –
Increases 4.5 2.8 6.0
Decreases -4.0 -0.7 -1.8
Depreciation -3.7 -3.2 -6.5
Foreign exchange rate differences 2.1 -0.3 1.1
Carrying amount at the end of the period 61.0 53.1 53.3

53.1

53.3

1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
Key Figures 2010 2009 2009
Equity ratio, % 28.5% 25.8% 29.2%
Equity per share, EUR 2.16 1.36 1.61
Return on capital employed (ROCE), % 4.8% 16.1% 18.7%
Return on equity, % 5.1% 19.1% 22.1%
Net interest-bearing debt, EUR million 75.1 101.1 16.0
Gearing, % 23.0% 49.2% 6.3%
Earnings per share, EUR 0.42 0.13 0.34
Average number of shares, 1000 pcs 151 167 143 044 147 034

143 044

147 034

Derivatives, Commitments
and Contingent Liabilities

30 June 2010
Positive fair Negative fair Nominal values of
EUR million value value contracts
Derivatives recognised as
cash flow hedges
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts – – –
Interest rate swaps – -0.4 105.0
Derivatives measured at
fair value through profit or loss
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts 0.6 – 59.3

30 June 2009
Positive fair Negative fair Nominal values of
EUR million value value contracts
Derivatives recognised
as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts 2.1 – 40.8
Derivatives measured at
fair value through profit or loss
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts 0.3 – 20.0

Contingencies for Own Liabilities,
EUR million 30 June 2010 30 June 2009 31 Dec 2009
Guarantees given 119.4 35.6 36.8
Mortgages on land and buildings 2.0 2.0 2.0
Mortgages on company assets 2.2 1.9 2.0
Other guarantees and liabilities 0.1 1.4 1.9
Total 123.7 41.0 42.7

Leasing-liabilities (operating liabilities) 1.2 0.4 0.3
Rent contingencies 59.6 34.7 33.8

34.7

33.8

Net Sales by Operating Segments, 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
EUR million 2010 2009 2009
Pharmaceutical Trade Finland 210.4 258.8 505.1
Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden 422.4 256.9 548.3
Pharmaceutical Trade Russia 255.0 213.9 480.7
Pharmaceutical Trade Baltics 15.6 17.3 35.7
Net sales to other segments -0.2 -0.3 -0.5
Continuing operations total 903.1 746.5 1569.2
Discontinued operations 65.3 69.9 145.1
Net sales to other segments -1.6 -0.6 -1.2
Group Total 966.8 815.8 1713.1

815.8

1713.1

Operating Profit by Operating Segments, 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
EUR million 2010 2009 2009
Pharmaceutical Trade Finland 9.5 8.8 18.1
Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden 4.2 -2.3 -5.0
Pharmaceutical Trade Russia -2.5 16.3 44.5
Pharmaceutical Trade Baltics 0.4 0.4 0.9
Dental Trade 3.1 1.8 3.9
Group Administration and Others -3.5 -3.7 -5.9
Continuing operations total 11.3 21.2 56.4
Discontinued operations 56.9 4.7 8.9
Group Total 68.2 25.9 65.4

Continuing operations
Average number of personnel 4 590 4 002 3 923
Number of personnel at the end of the period 4 721 3 925 3 870

Group total
Average number of personnel 4 930 4 460 4 373
Number of personnel at the end of the period 4 721 4 399 4 299

4 399

4 299

Net Sales by Operating Segments,
EUR million Q2/2010 Q1/2010 Q4/2009 Q3/2009 Q2/2009 Q1/2009
Pharmaceutical Trade Finland 105.9 104.5 125.8 120.6 132.0 126.8
Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden 241.4 181.0 159.3 132.1 130.5 126.4
Pharmaceutical Trade Russia 132.8 122.1 148.2 118.6 106.6 107.2
Pharmaceutical Trade Baltics 7.3 8.3 10.3 8.0 8.8 8.6
Net sales to other segments -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2
Continuing operations total 487.3 415.7 443.5 379.2 377.8 368.8
Discontinued operations 30.9 34.4 43.4 31.9 34.9 35.0
Net sales to other segments -0.5 -1.1 -0.3 -0.3 -0.3 -0.3
Group Total 517.7 449.0 486.5 410.8 412.3 403.5

486.5

410.8

412.3

403.5

Operating Profit by Operating Segments,
EUR million Q2/2010 Q1/2010 Q4/2009 Q3/2009 Q2/2009 Q1/2009
Pharmaceutical Trade Finland 5.0 4.5 4.4 4.9 4.9 3.9
Pharmaceutical Trade Sweden 5.6 -1.4 -2.2 -0.4 -2.0 -0.4
Pharmaceutical Trade Russia -2.0 -0.4 21.6 6.6 8.6 7.6
Pharmaceutical Trade Baltics 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1
Dental Trade 1.4 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.7 1.1
Group Administration and Others -1.9 -1.6 -0.8 -1.5 -2.0 -1.6
Continuing operations total 8.4 3.0 24.5 10.7 10.5 10.7
Discontinued operations 55.6 1.3 2.4 1.9 3.0 1.7
Group Total 64.0 4.2 26.9 12.6 13.5 12.4

26.9

12.6

13.5

12.4

1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 30 June 1 Jan – 31 Dec
Net Sales by Market, EUR million 2010 2009 2009
Finland 211.5 258.5 509.9
Sweden 419.0 256.9 539.8
Russia 255.0 213.9 480.7
Baltic countries 15.6 17.3 35.7
Other countries 2.1 0.0 3.2
Continuing opertions total 903.1 746.5 1569.2

746.5

1569.2

Net Sales by Market, EUR million Q2/2010 Q1/2010 Q4/2009 Q3/2009 Q2/2009 Q1/2009
Finland 106.5 105.0 126.3 125.1 131.9 126.6
Sweden 239.5 179.4 157.7 125.2 130.5 126.4
Russia 132.8 122.1 148.2 118.6 106.6 107.2
Baltic countries 7.3 8.3 10.3 8.0 8.8 8.6
Other countries 1.2 0.9 1.0 2.2 – –
Continuing operations total 487.3 415.7 443.5 379.2 377.8 368.8

443.5

379.2

377.8

368.8

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Comprehensive Income 1 Jan – 31 May 1 Jan – 31 Dec
(IFRS), EUR million 2010 2009
Discontinued operations
Net sales 65.3 145.1
Cost of goods sold -46.6 -100.3
Gross profit 18.6 44.8
Other operating income 54.2 2.2
Selling and
distribution expenses -15.0 -35.3
Administrative expenses -1.0 -2.8
Operating profit 56.9 8.9
Financial income 0.1 0.0
Financial expenses -0.1 -1.4
Profit before taxes 56.9 7.6
Income taxes*) -0.7 -2.0
Profit from the discontinued operations for the period under review 56.2 5.6

Attribution of profit from the discontinued operations
for the period under review
To parent company shareholders 56.2 5.6
To minority interest – –

-

-

Earnings per share
from the discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.37 0.04
Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.37 0.04

*) The tax expense for the period has been
calculated as the proportional share of
the total estimated taxes for the financial year.

the total estimated taxes for the financial year.

Cash Flow Statement 1 Jan – 31 May 1 Jan – 31 Dec
(IFRS), EUR million 2010 2009
Net cash flow from operating activities 6.7 -3.5
Net cash flow from investing activities -0.9 -1.9
Net cash flow from financing activities 0.2 5.4
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 6.0 -0.1

6.0

-0.1

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS DISCLOSURE

Acquisition of national pharmacy chain in Sweden (Pharmacy Company Sweden 2 AB)

Oriola-KD announced in November 2009 that it would acquire 100 per cent of the shares of
Pharmacy Company Sweden 2 AB, a national pharmacy cluster with 170 pharmacies. The
transaction was executed in February 2010. The acquired pharmacy business covers only
retail activities. The transaction does not include any contingent considerations.
Entering the pharmaceutical retail business in Sweden is an important part of
Oriola-KD’s strategy to expand the operations from pharmaceutical wholesale to retail.

The acquisition cost is calculated on the basis of the company’s provisional balance
sheet as per 19 February 2010 prepared in accordance with IFRS and the Oriola-KD Group’s
accounting principles in respect of all material elements. The provisional balance sheet
and acquisition cost calculation are unaudited.

The acquisition is accounted for using provisional values as permitted under IFRS 3R.
Over the 12 months following the acquisition, Oriola-KD will make the necessary
adjustments to these provisional values. The fair value of the identifiable fixed assets
was 8.6 million euros and inventory 22.2 million euros. These figures are provisional
figures and the values might be adjusted during 2010.

The fair value of trade receivables and other receivables is 50.9 million euros and it
does not include any material risk.

The initial purchase price allocation calculation calculated in Swedish crowns has been
translated into euros by using the exchange rate of acquisition date.

The financial result and the balance sheet of the acquired company has been consolidated
into the Oriola-KD Group from the acquisition date, i.e. 19 February 2010.

Business combinations disclosure under IFRS 3 (revised)

The 101.3 million euro goodwill arising from the acquisition is primarily representing
the strong market position, growth expectations, opportunities after monopoly
deregulation and experienced existing personnel as well as expected synergies with
Oriola-KD’s sizeable wholesale operations in Sweden. None of the goodwill is deductible
for income tax purposes.

The following table summarises the consideration paid for the pharmacy cluster and the
amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognised at the acquisition
date, as well as the fair value at the acquisition date of the non-controlling
interest.

Consideration
19.2.2010
Carrying amount, EUR million Fair value allocations, EUR million Fair
value, EUR
million
Cash 161.5 0.0 161.5
Equity instruments 0 0.0 0.0
Contingent consideration 0 0.0 0.0
Total consideration transferred 161.5 161.5
Indemnification asset 0 0.0 0.0
Fair value of equity interest held before 0 0.0 0.0
the business combination
Total consideration 161.5 161.5

Acquisition related costs
-included in administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement for 2009 1.2
-included in administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement for 2010 0.5

Recognised amounts of identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents 2.4 0.0 2.4
Property, plant and equipment 8.6 0.0 8.6
Trademarks (included in intangibles) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Pharmacy licences and rental agreements (included in intangibles) 0.0 25.4 25.4
Contractual customer relationship (included in intangibles) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Investment in associates 0.0 0.0 0.0
Available-for-sale financial assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Inventories 22.2 0.2 22.4
Trade receivables 44.0 0.0 44.0
Other receivables 6.8 0.0 6.8
Trade and other payables -42.8 0.0 -42.8
Retirement benefit obligations 0.0 0.0 0.0
Borrowings 0.0 0.0 0.0
Contingent liability 0.0 0.0 0.0
Deferred tax liabilities 0.0 -6.7 -6.7
Total identifiable net assets 41.3 18.9 60.2
Non-controlling interest 0.0 0.0 0.0
Goodwill 101.3

The pro forma net sales of the acquired pharmacy cluster was SEK 4.6 billion and pro
forma operating profit including average central overhead costs of Apoteket AB was SEK
205 million.

Espoo 28 July 2010

Oriola-KD Corporation’s Board of Directors

Oriola-KD Corporation

Eero Hautaniemi
President and CEO

Kimmo Virtanen
Executive Vice President and CFO

Further information:

Eero Hautaniemi
President and CEO
tel. +358 (0)10 429 2109
e-mail: eero.hautaniemi@oriola-kd.com

Kimmo Virtanen
Executive Vice President and CFO
tel. +358 (0)10 429 2069
e-mail: kimmo.virtanen@oriola-kd.com

Pellervo Hämäläinen
Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
tel. +358 (0)10 429 2497
e-mail: pellervo.hamalainen@oriola-kd.com

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Clariant AG: Clariant further improves profitability based on better demand and reduced cost base

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*

Q2 sales up 20% in local currencies and 18% in CHF as global economic activity continued
to rebound year on year

*

Q2 operating income before exceptional items rose to CHF 211 million compared to CHF 69
million a year ago and CHF 183 million in the first quarter, mainly driven by higher
sales volumes

*

Q2 operating income margin before exceptional items reached 11.1% compared to 4.3% a
year ago

*

Q2 cash flow from operations amounted to CHF 33 million from CHF 184 million in the
previous year given a volume-related temporary increase in inventories and trade
receivables

*

Outlook: Against the backdrop of an anticipated softening of the global economy,
Clariant expects lower sales growth in the second half of the year with demand remaining
solid. Clariant guides for sales growth in the high-single digit percentage range and an
operating margin before exceptionals for the full-year above 8%.

CEO Hariolf Kottmann commented: “In the first half of 2010 the economic tailwind
leveraged the results of our restructuring program. Consequently we recorded a good
operating income before exceptionals and a strong cash flow. We maintained our good cost
position and further reduced our debt. For the second half of the year we predict a
softening in demand compared to the first half as a result of a weaker economy and the
traditional seasonal effects of our businesses. Until the end of the year we will
continue with our focus on restructuring with the expected impact of restructuring costs
on our net income. All in all we expect a satisfactory year 2010 for our company. ”

Key Financial Data

Second quarter First half year
in CHF million 2010 2009 % CHF % LC 2010 2009 % CHF % LC
Sales 1’894 1’609 18 20 3’711 3’213 15 18
EBITDA before exceptional items 264 125 111 121 499 168 197 206
– margin 13.9% 7.8% 13.4% 5.2%
EBIT before exceptional items 211 69 206 218 394 56 604 626
– margin 11.1% 4.3% 10.6% 1.7%
EBIT 124 0 – – 198 -68 – –
Net income / loss 25 -61 – – 35 -152 – –
Operating cash flow 33 184 192 340
Number of employees 17’2681 17’5362

1 as of 30 June 2010 2 as of 31 December 2009

Clariant Q2, 2010 Performance

Muttenz, July 29, 2010

-Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced sales of CHF 1.894
billion in the second quarter 2010, compared to CHF 1.609 billion in the previous year.
Sales increased 18% in Swiss Francs and 20% in local currency.

Volumes were up 20% over an extremely weak second quarter 2009, but remained
significantly below pre-crisis levels. On the back of a broad economic recovery,
Clariant reported sales growth across all businesses and regions. The Business Units
Pigments, Additives, Leather and Masterbatches benefited the most from the improved
economic environment and grew above group average.

Against the backdrop of the depreciation of the Euro against the USD and an increased
competitiveness, demand in Europe developed better than expected compared to the low
basis year on year, which resulted in a strong 22% sales growth for Clariant. Demand in
the regions Asia, Latin and North America increased as well, favorably affecting the
company’s sales volumes.

Clariant significantly improved the gross margin to 28.9% from 24.8% year on year, based
on good capacity utilization. Sequentially, the company increased sales prices by 1% in
order to respond to a 4% uptake in raw material costs. However these price increases
have not been sufficient yet to fully compensate for the feedstock markup and will be
intensified in the coming months in particular as raw material costs are predicted to
further increase.

Despite the negative margin squeeze Clariant managed to keep the gross margin stable
sequentially also due to a favorable development of exchange rates and higher volumes.

As part of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) efforts Clariant continued to
improve the structure of its production facilities and decided to relocate the Pigments
site in Tianjin (PR China) – as part of the consolidation of the Pigments activities in
China – and to close Pigments production in Onsan (South Korea). Both sites will have
stopped their operations in 2010/11. At the same time the investment in a new
ethoxylation plant in Dayabay (PR China) is proceeding as planned. The site will go on
stream in early 2011.

As a result of the ongoing focus on cost reduction, SG&A costs decreased to 16.3% of
sales, compared to 18.6% a year ago. In absolute terms, SG&A costs slightly increased to
CHF 309 million, from CHF 299 million year on year, due to one time costs resulting from
the restructuring projects and necessary IT upgrades. Personnel costs further decreased.

Consequently the operating income (EBIT) before exceptional items increased to CHF 211
million, compared to CHF 69 million a year ago and CHF 183 million in the first quarter
of 2010. The EBIT margin before exceptional items improved to 11.1% from 4.3% a year
ago.

Restructuring and impairment costs amounted to CHF 87 million. However, the favorable
development of the operating result could more than offset the restructuring costs.
Hence Clariant reported a net profit of CHF 25 million for the quarter, compared to a
net loss of CHF 61 million a year ago.

As a consequence of the pick-up in business activity, inventories and trade receivables
were significantly higher than in the second quarter of 2009 that had marked the peak of
the economic crisis. Nevertheless cash flow from operations remained positive at CHF 33
million compared to CHF 184 million in the second quarter of previous year based on
decisive net working capital management and good EBIT generation.

The company’s cash position – including an investment of CHF 382 million in short-term
deposits – remained strong at CHF 1’221 million.

Clariant continued to reduce its net debt to CHF 379 million from CHF 545 million at the
end of 2009. The gearing – net debt divided by equity – improved to 20%, compared to 29%
by year-end 2009 and remained stable compared to the end of the first quarter 2010.

Outlook

Although demand will remain solid in the remainder of the year, Clariant expects a
weaker second half-year as the global economy is expected to soften and the normal
seasonality of its businesses returns in 2010. In addition, raw material costs are
expected to rise further.

In the second half-year, Clariant will continue to focus on generating cash, decreasing
costs and reducing complexity, which will result in an additional reduction of job
positions. The ongoing restructuring program will be finalized by the end of the year
and the company will be managed for profitable growth as of 2011. However some of the
measures – in particular related to the GANO activities – will not be completely
implemented before 2013.

Based on the good results in the first half of the year and the continuing restructuring
efforts, Clariant aims for a high single digit sales growth in local currency and an
EBIT margin before exceptionals of above 8% for the full year. The cash flow from
operations will remain strong.

Clariant confirms its target of a sustainable, above-industry-average return on invested
capital (ROIC) by the end of 2010.

Contacts

Media Relations

Stefanie Nehlsen Phone: +41 61 469 67 42
E-Mail: stefanie.nehlsen@clariant.com
Arnd Wagner Phone: +41 61 469 61 58
E-Mail: arnd.wagner@clariant.com

Investor Relations

Ulrich Steiner Phone: +41 61 469 67 45
E-Mail: ulrich.steiner@clariant.com

Clariant – Exactly your chemistry.

Clariant is a global leader in the field of specialty chemicals. Strong business
relationships, commitment to outstanding service and wide-ranging application know-how
make Clariant a preferred partner for its customers.

Clariant, which is represented on five continents with over 100 group companies, employs
around 17,300 people. Head-quartered in Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland, it generated
sales of CHF 6.6 billion in 2009. Clariant is organized into ten Business Units:
Additives; Detergents & Intermediates; Emulsions; Industrial & Consumer Specialties;
Leather Services; Masterbatches; Oil & Mining Services; Paper Specialties; Pigments; and
Textile Chemicals.

Clariant is committed to sustainable growth, which is derived from its own innovative
strength. Clariant’s world-class products and services play a key role in its customers’
manufacturing processes and add value to their end products. The company’s success is
based on the know-how of its people and their ability to identify new customer needs at
an early stage and to work together with customers to develop innovative, efficient
solutions.

www.clariant.com

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Clariant AG
Rothausstrasse 61 Muttenz 1 Switzerland

Stora Enso CEO Jouko Karvinen Comments on Second Quarter Results Announced Today

HELSINKI, Finland, July 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Robust second quarter
performance”

“Our second quarter results are strong by all measures. Operating profit
excluding NRI and fair valuations at EUR 213 million, cash flow from operations
at EUR 305 million, ROCE at 10.5% and net cash position at EUR 856 million are
all not only huge improvements from a year ago, but also testimony to the early
and often difficult actions we have taken in the past three years. Our robust
performance this quarter was facilitated by external factors, especially the
significant volume recovery from the very low levels in the second quarter of
2009, our clearly lower cost base and the weaker euro. We also benefited from
pulp price increases and actions we took on prices and customer mix in almost
all segments. The fact that all six segments except Newsprint show a strong
year-on-year improvement in earnings is another positive proof point for
continuing on our path of managing those factors we can affect.

“Although the second quarter performance was generally strong, the losses that
have accrued in Newsprint clearly show that the structural overcapacity issues
have not disappeared. This unfortunately means that the recent decision to shut
down permanently two newsprint machines at Varkaus was not only necessary, but
not even enough to solve the issue. We will therefore continue to actively
manage pricing and customer mix to maximise our earnings, but also review the
earnings performance of all of our assets, and when necessary will not hesitate
to take actions.

“The outlook for the third quarter is mixed and still uncertain. Although
volumes have recovered from the very low levels of 2009, clearly market demand
in all paper segments has still been and will for a long time remain clearly
below the pre-crisis levels of 2008. To operate profitably in that environment
requires continued focus on costs and capacity management – as before, waiting
for the good times to return will help nobody. In addition to the price rises
implemented in the second quarter, we have announced further price increases
that will already have an impact in the latter part of the third quarter – and
we expect sequential pricing improvements of varying degrees in practically all
segments, even in Newsprint. This is absolutely essential to keep our earnings
at an acceptable level as increases in wood and other costs now clearly start
coming through in our operations. Specifically, we foresee Wood Products facing
an issue later in the year due to rapidly rising sawlog costs, which is why we
have signalled that we are planning to take temporary curtailments as required
at our sawmills. At the same time, however, I am glad to see the wood trade in
domestic wood in Finland has returned closer to normal levels. Now we must
ensure there is no repeat of the excessive wood costs and high inventory levels
of late 2007.

“Stora Enso has demonstrated that it is willing and able to do difficult things
to safeguard and improve the Group’s performance. We will continue on our path
of never-ending improvement of what we have, and in parallel building our future
in new markets and new products. And we are already well on our way.”

Stora Enso is a global paper, packaging and wood products company producing
newsprint and book paper, magazine paper, fine paper, consumer board, industrial
packaging and wood products. The Group is the world leader in forest industry
sustainability. We offer our customers solutions based on renewable raw
materials. Our products provide a climate-friendly alternative to many
non-renewable materials, and have a smaller carbon footprint. Stora Enso is
listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Stora Enso
employs some 27 000 people worldwide, and our sales in 2009 amounted to EUR 8.9
billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and
Stockholm (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs
(SEOAY) in the International OTCQX over-the-counter market.

STORA ENSO OYJ

Jari Suvanto

Ulla Paajanen-Sainio

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CONTACT: Stora Enso Oyj
Jouko Karvinen, CEO
+358 2046 21410
Markus Rauramo, CFO
+358 2046 21121
Lauri Peltola, Head of Communications
+358 2046 21380
Ulla Paajanen-Sainio, Head of Investor Relations
+358 2046 21242
www.storaenso.com
www.storaenso.com/investors

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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Elan Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2010 Financial Results

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Elan Corporation, plc today reported its second quarter and first half 2010
financial results.

Elan CEO Kelly Martin commented, “Our second quarter results demonstrate
continued progress across our major areas of focus. Tysabri growth increased in
terms of net patient additions; our BioNeurology pipeline advanced, including
completion of the ELND005 Phase 2 trial and full enrollment of the STRATIFY 1
trial studying the JC virus assay; we also saw recently launched EDT licensed
products continue to grow in terms of revenue and market share for our
licensees.”

Commenting on the results, Elan executive vice president and chief financial
officer, Shane Cooke said that the Company was very pleased with the operating
performance in the first half of the year. Revenues grew by 10% which, coupled
with a decrease of 14% in operating expenses, resulted in a six-fold increase in
Adjusted EBITDA to $82.4 million. Revenue growth continued to be driven by a 22%
increase in revenues from Tysabri as well as the launch of Ampyra earlier in the
year. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was impacted by reduced revenues
from a number of older legacy products, but this was more than offset by the
growth in Tysabri and a 14% reduction in operating expenses. Mr. Cooke confirmed
that for the full-year 2010, Elan remains on target to record revenue growth,
Adjusted EBITDA of more than $150 million and operating profits before other
charges or gains. He noted also that the Company generated almost $50 million in
cash from operations in the first half of the year, including $23.7 million
generated in the second quarter, and was on track to be cash flow positive
before other charges for the full-year. Mr. Cooke added that the $215.1 million
net loss for the first half of the year included a $206.3 million settlement
reserve charge in relation to the previously announced agreement in principle
with the U.S. Attorney`s Office in relation to Zonegran.

Unaudited Consolidated U.S. GAAP Income Statement Data

Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
Revenue (see page 9)
270.6 264.5 Product revenue 513.5 570.3
10.3 4.4 Contract revenue 12.5 9.1
280.9 268.9 Total revenue 526.0 579.4
139.4 141.6 Cost of goods sold 268.2 287.1
141.5 127.3 Gross margin 257.8 292.3

Operating Expenses (see page 14)
69.1 63.8 Selling, general and administrative 140.1 127.8
80.9 65.5 Research and development 161.4 130.3
– 206.3 Settlement reserve charge (see page 16) – 206.3
8.0 1.6 Other net charges (see page 16) 27.6 5.1
158.0 337.2 Total operating expenses 329.1 469.5
(16.5 ) (209.9 ) Operating loss (71.3 ) (177.2 )

Net Interest and Investment Gains and Losses
35.8 26.4 Net interest expense 69.6 54.6
– (8.4 ) Net investment gains – (13.9 )
35.8 18.0 Net interest and investment gains 69.6 40.7

(52.3 ) (227.9 ) Net loss before tax (140.9 ) (217.9 )
15.9 (14.8 ) Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes 29.9 (2.8 )
(68.2 ) (213.1 ) Net loss (170.8 ) (215.1 )

(0.14 ) (0.36 ) Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share (0.36 ) (0.37 )
475.9 584.8 Basic and diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (in millions) 475.7 584.6

Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Information – EBITDA

Three Months Ended Non-GAAP Financial Information Six Months Ended
June 30 Reconciliation Schedule June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m

(68.2 ) (213.1 ) Net loss (170.8 ) (215.1 )
35.8 26.4 Net interest expense 69.6 54.6
15.9 (14.8 ) Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes 29.9 (2.8 )
19.1 15.7 Depreciation and amortization 38.2 31.5
(0.3 ) (0.3 ) Amortized fees (0.4 ) (0.4 )
2.3 (186.1 ) EBITDA (33.5 ) (132.2 )

Three Months Ended Non-GAAP Financial Information Six Months Ended
June 30 Reconciliation Schedule June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
2.3 (186.1 ) EBITDA (33.5 ) (132.2 )
8.8 7.6 Share-based compensation 19.0 17.1
– 206.3 Settlement reserve charge – 206.3
8.0 1.6 Other net charges 27.6 5.1
– (8.4 ) Net investment gains – (13.9 )
19.1 21.0 Adjusted EBITDA 13.1 82.4

To supplement its consolidated financial statements presented on a U.S. GAAP
basis, Elan provides readers with EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation and Amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP measures of
operating results. EBITDA is defined as net loss plus or minus depreciation and
amortization of costs and revenues, provisions for income tax, tax benefit and
net interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA plus or minus
share-based compensation, settlement reserve charge, other net charges, and net
investment gains. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not presented as, and should
not be considered alternative measures of, operating results or cash flows from
operations, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Elan`s management uses
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the operating performance of Elan and its
business and these measures are among the factors considered as a basis for
Elan`s planning and forecasting for future periods. Elan believes EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA are measures of performance used by some investors, equity
analysts and others to make informed investment decisions. EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA are used as analytical indicators of income generated to service debt and
to fund capital expenditures. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not give effect to
cash used for interest payments related to debt service requirements and do not
reflect funds available for investment in the business of Elan or for other
discretionary purposes. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by Elan and
presented in this press release, may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA to net loss from continuing operations are set out in the tables above
titled, “Non-GAAP Financial Information Reconciliation Schedule.”

Unaudited Consolidated U.S. GAAP Balance Sheet Data

December 31 June 30

2009
2010

US$m
US$m
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 836.5(1) 883.2 (1)(2)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – current 16.8 13.6
Investment securities – current 7.1 2.6
Deferred tax assets – current 23.9 32.5
Other current assets 274.9 239.0
Total current assets 1,159.2 1,170.9

Non-Current Assets
Intangible assets, net 417.4 389.7
Property, plant and equipment, net 292.8 297.9
Equity method investment 235.0 235.0
Investment securities – non-current 8.7 9.1
Deferred tax assets – non-current 174.8 166.7
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – non-current 14.9 14.9
Other assets 42.9 50.6
Total Assets 2,345.7 2,334.8

Liabilities and Shareholders` Equity
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities 311.5 304.4
Settlement reserve – 206.3
Long-term debt 1,540.0 1,540.0
Shareholders` equity (see page 17) 494.2 284.1
Total Liabilities and Shareholders` Equity 2,345.7 2,334.8

(1) Under the terms of our debt covenants, we are required to either reinvest $235.0 million of the proceeds received from the September 17, 2009 transaction with Johnson & Johnson within twelve months of that date, or if not reinvested, make a pro-rata offer to repurchase a portion of our debt at par. As of June 30, 2010, $192.0 million of the $235.0 million proceeds has not been reinvested.

(2) As of July 16, 2010, $203.5 million of cash has been placed in an escrow account in relation to the Zonegran settlement.

Unaudited Consolidated U.S. GAAP Cash Flow Data
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m

19.1 21.0 Adjusted EBITDA 13.1 82.4
(39.0 ) (17.6 ) Net interest and tax (75.6 ) (52.2 )
– (206.3 ) Settlement reserve charge – (206.3 )
(8.0 ) (3.3 ) Other net charges (9.7 ) (5.3 )
(45.1 ) 229.9 Working capital decrease/(increase) (27.1 ) 227.5
(73.0 ) 23.7 Cash flows from operating activities (99.3 ) 46.1

(7.9 ) (14.9 ) Net purchases of tangible and intangible assets (76.7 ) (23.8 )
2.7 9.3 Net proceeds from sale of investments 10.3 16.0
3.0 (5.8 ) Cash flows from financing activities 5.2 0.5
– 4.7 Net proceeds on disposal of Prialt business – 4.7
3.4 3.2 Restricted cash and cash equivalents movement 3.6 3.2
(71.8 ) 20.2 Net cash movement (156.9 ) 46.7
290.2 863.0 Beginning cash balance 375.3 836.5
218.4 883.2 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 218.4 883.2

Overview

Operating Results

First Half of 2010

Total revenue for the first half of 2010 increased by 10% to $579.4 million from
$526.0 million for the same period in 2009. The increase in revenue was driven
by the growth of Tysabri®, which more than offsets the expected decline in
revenues from Azactam®. Elan ceased distributing Azactam as of March 31, 2010
and will not earn any future revenues from this product. Elan`s recorded sales
of Tysabri increased 22% to $406.2 million for the first half of 2010 from
$332.4 million for the first half of 2009. This increase in revenues is
consistent with the 22% growth in global in-market net sales of Tysabri to
$589.4 million in the first half of 2010 from $481.3 million in the first half
of 2009 and the 22% increase in patients on therapy worldwide to approximately
52,700 patients at the end of June 2010 from approximately 43,300 at the end of
June 2009.

For the first half of 2010, Adjusted EBITDA increased six-fold to $82.4 million
from $13.1 million for the same period in 2009. The increase principally
reflects the 10% increase in revenue, improved operating margins and a 14%
reduction in combined selling, general and administrative (SG&A) and research
and development (R&D) expenses.

In assessing the first half performance, it is important to note that these
results were achieved against a background where we have, as expected, seen
reduced revenues from a number of products including Azactam and Prialt® in the
BioNeurology business and Skelaxin® and Tricor® in the Elan Drug Technologies
(EDT) business, as well as an increased investment in development activities
related particularly to Tysabri, ELND005 and the EDT business. The loss of
contribution from this decrease in revenue and the increased investment in our
growth drivers was more than compensated for by the continued growth of Tysabri,
the launch of AmpyraTM, reduced SG&A costs and the transfer of the Alzheimer`s
Immunotherapy Program (AIP) to Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy (Janssen AI).
This transition was particularly pronounced in the second quarter of 2010 with
revenues from these products $34.1 million lower than the same period last year.
Despite the loss of approximately $25 million in Adjusted EBITDA associated with
these revenues, and with very little revenue included this quarter related to
Ampyra, we reported 4% lower total revenues and increased Adjusted EBITDA in the
second quarter of 2010 due to increased revenue from Tysabri and good cost
control.

Cash flows generated from operating activities were $46.1 million in the first
half of 2010, compared to cash used by operating activities of $99.3 million in
the first half of 2009. This improvement was due to the improved operating
performance and a reduction in working capital requirements.

The net loss of $215.1 million for the first half of 2010 includes a settlement
reserve charge of $206.3 million in respect of an agreement in principle reached
with the U.S. Attorney`s Office for the District of Massachusetts with respect
to the previously disclosed U.S. Department of Justice`s investigation of sales
and marketing practices for Zonegran® (zonisamide), which Elan divested in 2004.

For the first half of 2010, net loss before tax, excluding the settlement
reserve charge and other net charges was $6.5 million, compared to a net loss
before tax and excluding other net charges of $113.3 million for the same period
of 2009. This improvement was due to the improved operating performance, lower
net interest expense, and net investment gains in the first half of 2010.

Quarter 2, 2010

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 decreased by 4% to $268.9 million
from $280.9 million for the same period in 2009. Revenue from the BioNeurology
business grew by 5% while revenue from the EDT business decreased by 29%. The
increase in revenues from the BioNeurology business was driven by Tysabri, which
more than offset the expected reduced revenues from Azactam and Prialt. Elan`s
recorded sales of Tysabri increased 19% to $207.4 million for the second quarter
of 2010, from $173.7 million for the second quarter of 2009, consistent with the
17% growth in global in-market net sales of Tysabri to $297.5 million in the
second quarter of 2010 from $253.8 million in the second quarter of 2009. The
solid patient demand for Tysabri is also reflected in the growth of net patient
additions with 2,400 added during the second quarter of 2010, compared to 1,900
added during the first quarter of 2010.

As expected, revenue from the EDT business declined by 4% in the first half of
2010 due principally to lower revenues from Tricor and Skelaxin, which were
offset by revenues associated with the launch of Ampyra. The decrease in the
second quarter of 2010 as compared to the second quarter of 2009 was more
pronounced than the half-year decrease primarily due to the timing of Ampyra
revenues, which are recorded based on when the product is shipped to Acorda
Therapeutics, Inc. (Acorda). Consequently, of the $20.8 million in revenues from
Ampyra that were recorded in the first half of 2010, only $1.9 million were
recorded in the second quarter due to the timing of shipments.

For the second quarter of 2010, the gross margin decreased 10% to $127.3 million
from $141.5 million for the second quarter of 2009, reflecting the revenue
decrease and changes in product mix described above.

Operating loss before the settlement reserve charge and other net charges for
the second quarter of 2010 was $2.0 million, compared to an operating loss
before other net charges of $8.5 million for the same period of 2009. This
improved operating performance was driven by a 14% decrease in combined SG&A and
R&D expenses compared to the second quarter of 2009, offset by reduced revenues
as described above. SG&A expenses declined by 8% compared to the same period in
2009, while R&D costs decreased by 19%. The decrease in R&D costs is primarily
due to the cost savings as a result of the divestment of the AIP to a subsidiary
of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen AI) in September 2009. Under the terms of the
September 2009 transaction with Johnson & Johnson, Elan received a 49.9%
ownership interest in Janssen AI. R&D costs in the second quarter of 2009
included $29.1 million in relation to AIP.

The BioNeurology business recorded an operating loss, before the settlement
reserve charge and other net charges, of $5.0 million in the second quarter of
2010. This represents a $31.6 million improvement over the $36.6 million
operating loss before other net charges recorded by the BioNeurology business in
the second quarter of 2009, and reflects the continued growth in Tysabri
revenues offsetting the expected reduced revenues from Azactam and Prialt, in
addition to an 18% reduction in combined SG&A and R&D expenses. In the EDT
business, the operating income before other net charges decreased to $3.0
million in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $28.1 million in the same
period in 2009, due principally to the decrease in revenues from Tricor and
Skelaxin.

For the second quarter of 2010, net loss before tax, excluding the settlement
reserve charge and other net charges was $20.0 million, compared to a net loss
before tax and excluding other net charges of $44.3 million for the same period
of 2009. This improvement was primarily due to the decrease in combined SG&A and
R&D expenses, lower net interest expense, and net investment gains in the second
quarter of 2010, offset by reduced revenues as described above.

For the second quarter of 2010, Elan reported Adjusted EBITDA of $21.0 million,
compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $19.1 million in the same period of 2009. The
improvement principally reflects improved operating margins and an 18% reduction
in operating expenses in the BioNeurology business, offset by the decrease in
revenues from the EDT business.

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, is presented in the table
titled, “Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Information – EBITDA,” included on page 3.
Included at Appendices I and II are further analyses of the results and Adjusted
EBITDA between the BioNeurology and EDT businesses.

Exploration of EDT separation

Elan continues to explore the possibility of a separation of its EDT business.
The Company’s review includes a detailed assessment of the possible separation,
including timing, market conditions and the impact on all of its key
constituencies. The Company expects to make a decision whether to proceed over
the next several months. No specific timetable has been set for completion of
the review and there can be no assurances that such a transaction will take
place.

Total Revenue

For the first half of 2010, total revenue increased by 10% to $579.4 million
from $526.0 million for the same period of 2009. Revenue from the BioNeurology
business increased by 15% while revenue from the EDT business decreased by 4%
for the half-year. For the second quarter of 2010, total revenue decreased by 4%
to $268.9 million from $280.9 million for the same period of 2009. Revenue from
the BioNeurology business increased by 5% while revenue from the EDT business
decreased by 29% for the quarter. Revenue is analyzed below between revenue from
the BioNeurology and EDT business units.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
202.0 212.9 Revenue from the BioNeurology business 387.4 447.0
78.9 56.0 Revenue from the EDT business 138.6 132.4
280.9 268.9 Total revenue 526.0 579.4

Revenue from the BioNeurology business

For the second quarter of 2010, revenue from the BioNeurology business increased
by 5% to $212.9 million from $202.0 million for the second quarter of 2009. The
increase was primarily driven by the growth in Tysabri sales, more than
offsetting the expected lower revenues from other BioNeurology products.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
Product revenue
124.4 144.9 Tysabri – U.S. 240.4 280.1
49.3 62.5 Tysabri – Rest of world (ROW) 92.0 126.1
173.7 207.4 Total Tysabri 332.4 406.2
20.5 1.9 Azactam 37.7 27.4
4.6 1.6 Prialt 8.7 6.2
2.6 1.6 Maxipime® 7.6 5.4
0.6 0.4 Royalties 1.0 0.8
202.0 212.9 Total product revenue from BioNeurology business 387.4 446.0
– – Contract revenue – 1.0
202.0 212.9 Total revenue from BioNeurology business 387.4 447.0

Tysabri

Global in-market net sales of Tysabri can be analyzed as follows:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
124.4 144.9 United States 240.4 280.1
129.4 152.6 ROW 240.9 309.3
253.8 297.5 Total Tysabri in-market net sales 481.3 589.4

For the second quarter of 2010, Tysabri in-market net sales increased by 17% to
$297.5 million from $253.8 million for the same period of 2009. The increase
reflects solid patient demand across global markets. At the end of June 2010,
approximately 52,700 patients were on therapy worldwide, including approximately
26,200 commercial patients in the United States and approximately 26,000
commercial patients in the ROW, representing a 22% increase over the
approximately 43,300 patients who were on the therapy at the end of June 2009.
The second quarter of 2010 saw an increase in net patient additions to 2,400 for
this quarter, compared to 1,900 in the first quarter of 2010.

Tysabri was developed and is being marketed in collaboration with Biogen Idec,
Inc. (Biogen Idec). In general, subject to certain limitations imposed by the
parties, Elan shares with Biogen Idec most of the development and
commercialization costs for Tysabri. Biogen Idec is responsible for
manufacturing the product. In the United States, Elan purchases Tysabri from
Biogen Idec and is responsible for distribution. Consequently, Elan records as
revenue the net sales of Tysabri in the U.S. market. Elan purchases product from
Biogen Idec at a price that includes the cost of manufacturing, plus Biogen
Idec`s gross margin on Tysabri, and this cost, together with royalties payable
to other third parties, is included in cost of sales.

Outside of the United States, Biogen Idec is responsible for distribution and
Elan records as revenue its share of the profit or loss on these sales of
Tysabri, plus Elan`s directly-incurred expenses on these sales.

Tysabri – U.S.

In the U.S. market, Elan recorded net sales of $144.9 million for the second
quarter of 2010, an increase of 16% over net sales of $124.4 million in the same
period of 2009. Almost all of these sales are for the multiple sclerosis (MS)
indication.

At the end of June 2010, approximately 26,200 patients were on commercial
therapy, which represents an increase of 4% over the approximately 25,200 who
were on therapy at the end of March 2010 and 19% over the approximately 22,000
patients who were on therapy at the end of June last year.

Tysabri – ROW

In the ROW market, Biogen Idec is responsible for distribution and Elan records
as revenue its share of the profit or loss on ROW sales of Tysabri, plus Elan`s
directly-incurred expenses on these sales. As a result, in the ROW market, Elan
recorded net revenue of $62.5 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared
to $49.3 million for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of 27%. Elan`s net
Tysabri ROW revenue is calculated as follows:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
129.4 152.6 ROW in-market sales by Biogen Idec 240.9 309.3
(69.7) (70.3) ROW operating expenses incurred by the collaboration (128.6) (144.4)
59.7 82.3 ROW operating profit incurred by the collaboration 112.3 164.9
29.8 41.2 Elan`s 50% share of Tysabri ROW collaboration operating profit 56.1 82.5
19.5 21.3 Elan`s directly incurred costs 35.9 43.6
49.3 62.5 Net Tysabri ROW revenue 92.0 126.1

Tysabri ROW in-market sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $152.6 million
as compared to $129.4 million for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of
18%. As Tysabri ROW in-market sales are principally earned in the European
Union, second quarter in-market sales were negatively impacted by the
depreciation of the euro against the dollar. On a constant currency basis,
Tysabri ROW in-market sales for the second quarter of 2010 increased by $29.6
million, or 24%, compared to the second quarter of 2009.

At the end of June 2010, approximately 26,000 patients, principally in the
European Union, were on commercial therapy, an increase of 6% over the
approximately 24,600 (revised) who were on therapy at the end of March 2010 and
26% over the approximately 20,700 patients who were on therapy at the end of
June last year.

Other BioNeurology products

As expected, Azactam revenue decreased 91% to $1.9 million for the second
quarter of 2010, compared to $20.5 million for the same period of 2009. Elan
ceased distributing Azactam as of March 31, 2010 and will not earn any future
revenues from this product. The $1.9 million of revenue in the second quarter of
2010 relates to the timing of delivery of shipments in late March 2010.

On March 4, 2010, Elan entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Prialt
assets and rights to Azur Pharma International Limited and this transaction
subsequently closed on May 5, 2010. As a result, Prialt revenue decreased 65% to
$1.6 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $4.6 million for the
same period of 2009.

Revenue from the EDT business

For the first half of 2010, revenue from the EDT business decreased by 4% to
$132.4 million from $138.6 million for the same period of 2009. For the second
quarter of 2010, revenue from the EDT business decreased by 29% to $56.0 million
from $78.9 million for the second quarter of 2009.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
Product revenue
Manufacturing revenue and royalties
16.4 13.8 Tricor 30.0 25.0
– 1.9 Ampyra – 20.8
9.2 7.8 Focalin® XR / RitalinLA® 17.6 16.6
4.9 5.0 Verelan® 10.8 11.9
3.9 2.9 Naprelan® 5.9 7.8
10.3 0.4 Skelaxin 15.6 5.2
23.9 19.8 Other 46.2 37.0
68.6 51.6 Total manufacturing revenue and royalties 126.1 124.3

Contract revenue
10.3 4.4 Research revenue and milestones 12.5 8.1

78.9 56.0 Total revenue from the EDT business 138.6 132.4

Manufacturing revenue and royalties comprise revenue earned from products
manufactured for clients and royalties earned principally on sales by clients of
products that incorporate Elan`s technologies. Except as noted above, no other
product accounted for more than 10% of total manufacturing revenue and royalties
for the second quarter of 2010 or 2009.

In January 2010, the FDA approved Ampyra as a treatment to improve walking
ability in patients with MS; this was demonstrated by an improvement in walking
speed. The product was subsequently launched in the United States in March 2010.
Ampyra, which is globally licensed to Acorda, is marketed and distributed in the
United States by Acorda and will be marketed and distributed outside the United
States by Biogen Idec, Acorda`s sub-licensee, where it is called Fampridine
Prolonged Release (Fampridine-PR) tablets. EDT manufactures supplies of Ampyra
for the global market at its Athlone, Ireland facility, under a supply agreement
with Acorda.

Manufacturing and royalty revenue recorded for Ampyra in the six months ended
June 30, 2010 of $20.8 million principally reflects shipments to Acorda in the
first quarter of 2010 to satisfy Acorda`s initial stocking requirements for the
U.S. launch of the product as well as build-up of safety stock supply. As Elan
records revenue upon shipment of Ampyra to Acorda, this revenue was not
contingent upon ultimate sale of the shipped product by Acorda or its customers.
U.S. Ampyra revenues for the remainder of the year are expected to be based only
on ongoing restocking and supply needs.

Potential generic competitors have challenged the existing patent protection for
several of the products from which Elan earns manufacturing revenue and
royalties. Elan and its clients defend the parties` intellectual property rights
vigorously. However, if these challenges are successful, Elan`s manufacturing
revenue and royalties will be materially and adversely affected. As a result of
the approval and launch of generic forms of Skelaxin in April 2010, EDT`s
royalty revenues from this product have significantly declined.

Research revenue and milestones includes revenue earned from performing R&D
services on behalf of clients and technology licensing. Revenue in the second
quarter of 2009 included a license fee of $7.7 million from Acorda as a result
of Acorda entering into an agreement with Biogen Idec to develop and
commercialize Fampridine-PR in markets outside the United States.

Additional analyses of the results between the BioNeurology and EDT businesses
are set out in Appendices I and II. For the first half of 2010, Adjusted EBITDA
from the EDT business decreased to $46.5 million from $59.0 million for the same
period of 2009, reflecting the transition of this business away from some of the
older products to newer products, such as Ampyra and Invega Sustenna. For the
second quarter of 2010, Adjusted EBITDA from the EDT business decreased by $25.3
million to $13.0 million from $38.3 million for the same period of 2009. EDT
revenues, and their impact on Adjusted EBITDA, vary from quarter to quarter
based on a number of factors, including the timing of customer orders and
license fees earned, and contractual in-market sales hurdles for royalties.

Operating Expenses

Selling, general and administrative

SG&A expenses decreased by 8% to $63.8 million for the second quarter of 2010
from $69.1 million for the same period of 2009. The decrease principally
reflects reduced sales and marketing costs and amortization expense related to
Prialt, along with continued cost control. SG&A expense for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 can be analyzed as follows:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
52.3 47.7 BioNeurology 105.8 95.6
8.3 8.6 EDT 16.2 16.8
4.1 2.9 Depreciation and amortization 8.2 6.1
4.4 4.6 Share-based compensation 9.9 9.3
69.1 63.8 Total 140.1 127.8

The SG&A expenses related to the Tysabri ROW sales are reflected in the Tysabri
ROW revenue as previously described on page 11.

Research and development

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
40.2 51.5 BioNeurology 80.8 103.2
11.6 14.0 EDT 23.6 27.1
29.1 – AIP 57.0 –
80.9 65.5 Total 161.4 130.3

For the second quarter of 2010, R&D expenses decreased to $65.5 million from
$80.9 million for the same period of 2009. The decrease primarily relates to the
cost savings as a result of the divestment of AIP in the third quarter of 2009.
Excluding AIP, R&D expenses increased by $13.7 million, principally reflecting
increased investment in R&D initiatives related to Tysabri and EDT.

The Phase 2 study of ELND005 has completed and the data is being analyzed.

A Phase 1b study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous ELND002 in
patients with relapsing forms of MS has been initiated.

In the second quarter of 2010, Elan and Biogen Idec completed enrollment of
1,000 patients in STRATIFY 1. This trial is designed to prospectively confirm
the percentage of the MS population that is positive for anti-JC Virus
antibodies and the false negative rate for this test.

On July 15, 2010 the Tysabri label was updated to include prior
immunosuppressant use as a risk factor for development of PML.

During the second quarter of 2010, Tysabri exceeded 100,000 patient years of
exposure.

Elan and Biogen-Idec continue enrolling the RESTORE clinical trial to examine
treatment interruption of Tysabri. This is a randomized, rater blinded trial in
patients who interrupt treatment with Tysabri with or without being treated with
other immunomodulatory drugs. The main purpose of the study is to find out the
following when participants stop taking Tysabri for 24 weeks: how quickly the
effects that Tysabri has on its target receptor return to normal, when MS
symptoms return and if other drugs for MS may help control MS symptoms during
the Tysabri interruption period. This study will also explore how quickly the
beneficial effects of Tysabri return after resuming Tysabri dosing.

Settlement reserve

On July 15, 2010, Elan announced that it had reached an agreement in principle
with the U.S. Attorney`s Office for the District of Massachusetts with respect
to the previously disclosed U.S. Department of Justice`s investigation of sales
and marketing practices for Zonegran, which Elan divested in 2004.

If the agreement in principle is finalized, Elan expects to pay $203.5 million
as part of a comprehensive settlement for all U.S. federal and related state
Medicaid claims and has placed $203.5 million into an escrow account to cover
the proposed settlement amount. The Company has established a reserve of $206.3
million for this expected settlement and related costs.

As part of this agreement in principle, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.
subsidiary of Elan Corporation, plc, expects to plead guilty to a misdemeanor
violation of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and to enter into a
Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.

While Elan expects to negotiate and enter into final settlement and Corporate
Integrity Agreements, there can be no assurance as to when or if any settlement
will be finalized or, if a settlement is finalized, what the final terms of the
settlement will be. Additionally, the proposed resolution of the Zonegran
investigation could give rise to other litigation by state government entities
or private parties.

Other net charges

Other net charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were
as follows:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2009 2010 2009 2010
US$m US$m US$m US$m
3.0 1.4 Severance and restructuring charges 25.2 3.5
– 0.2 Net loss on divestment of Prialt business – 1.6
– – Asset impairment charges 15.4 –
5.0 – In-process research and development 5.0 –
– – Legal settlement gain (18.0) –
8.0 1.6 Total 27.6 5.1

Other net charges for the three months ended June 30, 2010 included $1.4 million
of severance and restructuring charges principally associated with the
realignment of resources announced in 2009.

On March 4, 2010, Elan entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Prialt
assets and rights to Azur Pharma International Limited. This transaction
subsequently closed on May 5, 2010. Elan recorded a net loss of $1.6 million
arising from the Prialt divestment in the six months ended June 30, 2010.

For the three months ended June 30, 2009, other net charges of $8.0 million
consisted of an in-process research and development charge of $5.0 million in
respect of a license fee payable under a collaboration agreement with
PharmatrophiX and severance and restructuring charges of $3.0 million.

Net Interest and Investment Gains and Tax

The net interest expense for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to $26.4
million compared to $35.8 million in the second quarter of 2009, primarily due
to lower interest expense following the Johnson & Johnson and debt refinancing
transactions in the second half of 2009.

The net investment gains of $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2010 include a
gain of $7.9 million related to a recovery realized on a previously impaired
investment in auction rate securities, and a gain on disposal of investment
securities of $0.5 million.

The benefit from income taxes was $14.8 million in the second quarter of 2010,
compared to a provision of $15.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. The tax
benefit for the second quarter of 2010 reflects changes to U.S. net income, in
addition to one-off tax benefits, recorded during the quarter.

Movement in Shareholders` Equity

Three Months ended Six Months ended

June 30, 2010
June 30, 2010

US$m
US$m
500.1 Opening shareholders` equity 494.2
(213.1 ) Net loss for the period (215.1 )
7.5 Share based compensation 17.0
(6.7 ) Minimum pension liability (6.7 )
0.1 Issuance of share capital 0.9
(3.8 ) Other (6.2 )
284.1 Closing shareholders` equity 284.1

About Elan

Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) is a neuroscience-based biotechnology company
committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families by
dedicating itself to bringing innovations in science to fill significant unmet
medical needs that continue to exist around the world. Elan shares trade on the
New York and Irish Stock Exchanges. For additional information about the
Company, please visit www.elan.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements about Elan`s financial
condition, results of operations, business prospects and products in research
and development that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.You can
identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “anticipate”,
“estimate”, “project”, “target”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”
and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion
of future operating or financial performance or events.Among the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or
projected herein are the following: the potential of Tysabri, which may be
severely constrained by increases in the incidence of serious adverse events
(including death) associated with Tysabri (in particular, by increases in the
incidence rate for cases of PML), or by competition from existing or new
therapies (in particular, oral therapiesfiled for U.S. and European approval),
and the potential for the successful development and commercialization of
additional products; Elan`s ability to maintain sufficient cash, liquid
resources, and investments and other assets capable of being monetized to meet
its liquidity requirements; the success of our research and development
activities, and research and development activities in which we retain an
interest, including, in particular, whether the Phase 3 clinical trials for
bapineuzumab are successful and the speed with which regulatory authorizations
and product launches may be achieved; our dependence on Johnson & Johnson and
Pfizer for the success of AIP; failure to comply with kickback and false claims
laws including in respect to past practices related to the marketing of Zonegran
which are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (we have reached an agreement in
principle to resolve this Zonegran matter which, if finalized, will require Elan
to pay a $203.5 million fine and to take other actions that could have a
material adverse effect on Elan); competitive developments affecting Elan`s
products; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products;
difficulties or delays in manufacturing and supply of Elan`s products; trade
buying patterns; the impact of generic and branded competition, whether
restrictive covenants in Elan`s debt obligations will adversely affect Elan; the
trend towards managed care and health care cost containment, including Medicare
and Medicaid; whether the proposed separation of EDT occurs and, if the
separation occurs, on what terms; legislation affecting pharmaceutical pricing
and reimbursement, both domestically and internationally; failure to comply with
Elan`s payment obligations under Medicaid and other governmental programs;
exposure to product liability and other types of lawsuits and legal defense
costs and the risks of adverse decisions or settlements related to product
liability, patent protection, securities class actions, governmental
investigations and other legal proceedings; Elan`s ability to protect its
patents and other intellectual property; claims and concerns that may arise
regarding the safety or efficacy of Elan`s products or product candidates;
interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; governmental laws
and regulations affecting domestic and foreign operations, including tax
obligations; general changes in United States and International generally
accepted accounting principles; growth in costs and expenses; changes in product
mix, in particular we ceased distributing Azactam as of March 31, 2010 and we
will cease distributing Maxipime as of September 30, 2010; and the impact of
acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, product withdrawals and other
unusual items. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and
other matters can be found in Elan`s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2009, and in its Reports of Foreign Issuer on Form 6-K
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Elan assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

Appendix I

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30, 2009 June 30, 2010
Bio- EDT Total Bio- EDT Total

Neurology
Neurology
US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m
Revenue
202.0 68.6 270.6 Product revenue 212.9 51.6 264.5
– 10.3 10.3 Contract revenue – 4.4 4.4
202.0 78.9 280.9 Total revenue 212.9 56.0 268.9
109.9 29.5 139.4 Cost of goods sold 112.6 29.0 141.6
92.1 49.4 141.5 Gross margin 100.3 27.0 127.3

Operating Expenses
59.4 9.7 69.1 Selling, general and administrative(1) 53.8 10.0 63.8
69.3 11.6 80.9 Research and development 51.5 14.0 65.5
– – – Settlement reserve charge 206.3 – 206.3
7.2 0.8 8.0 Other net charges 1.2 0.4 1.6
135.9 22.1 158.0 Total operating expenses 312.8 24.4 337.2
(43.8 ) 27.3 (16.5 ) Operating income/(loss) (212.5 ) 2.6 (209.9 )

10.5 8.6 19.1 Depreciation and amortization 7.7 8.0 15.7
– (0.3 ) (0.3 ) Amortized fees (0.1 ) (0.2 ) (0.3 )
6.9 1.9 8.8 Share-based compensation 5.4 2.2 7.6
– – – Settlement reserve charge 206.3 – 206.3
7.2 0.8 8.0 Other net charges 1.2 0.4 1.6
(19.2 ) 38.3 19.1 Adjusted EBITDA 8.0 13.0 21.0
(1) General and corporate costs have been allocated between the two segments.

Appendix II

Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2009 June 30, 2010
Bio- EDT Total Bio- EDT Total

Neurology
Neurology
US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m
Revenue
387.4 126.1 513.5 Product revenue 446.0 124.3 570.3
– 12.5 12.5 Contract revenue 1.0 8.1 9.1
387.4 138.6 526.0 Total revenue 447.0 132.4 579.4
210.2 58.0 268.2 Cost of goods sold 227.3 59.8 287.1
177.2 80.6 257.8 Gross margin 219.7 72.6 292.3

Operating Expenses
121.3 18.8 140.1 Selling, general and administrative(1) 108.3 19.5 127.8
137.8 23.6 161.4 Research and development 103.2 27.1 130.3
– – – Settlement reserve charge 206.3 – 206.3
24.1 3.5 27.6 Other net charges 4.7 0.4 5.1
283.2 45.9 329.1 Total operating expenses 422.5 47.0 469.5
(106.0) 34.7 (71.3) Operating income/(loss) (202.8) 25.6 (177.2)

21.0 17.2 38.2 Depreciation and amortization 15.0 16.5 31.5
– (0.4) (0.4) Amortized fees (0.2) (0.2) (0.4)
15.0 4.0 19.0 Share-based compensation 12.9 4.2 17.1
– – – Settlement reserve charge 206.3 – 206.3
24.1 3.5 27.6 Other net charges 4.7 0.4 5.1
(45.9) 59.0 13.1 Adjusted EBITDA 35.9 46.5 82.4
(1) General and corporate costs have been allocated between the two segments.

Elan Corporation, plc
Investor Relations:
Chris Burns, 800-252-3526
David Marshall, 353-1-709-4444
or
Media Relations:
Mary Stutts, 650-794-4403
Paul McSharry, 353-1-663-3600

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HMS Networks AB: HMS Networks AB: Interim report January-June 2010

Net sales for the first six months amounted to SEK 165.3 m (115.6), corresponding to a
43.0 % increase. Net sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 294.3 m (276.5)
* Operating profit reached SEK 40.2 m (2.0), equal to a 24.3 % (1.7) operating margin.
For the last twelve month period operating margin amounted to 23.6 % (18.2)
* Order intake for the first half year increased with 43.2 % to SEK 167.8 m (117.2)
* Cash flow from operating activities improved with SEK 26.5 m reaching SEK 28.8 m (2.3)
* Profit after taxes totaled SEK 30.0 m (0.1) and result per share amounted to 2.64 kr
(- 0.01)

-Our growing portfolio of Design Wins in production phase and a higher market activity
on our customers markets resulted in a new historical sales record for HMS both for the
second quarter and for the first half year. Consequently we are now showing growth
figures also compared with the year 2008, says Staffan Dahlström, CEO for HMS.

Halmstad July 15, 2010

Staffan Dahlström
Chief Executive Officer

This report has not been reviewed by the Company´s auditor.

Further information can be obtained from:
CEO Staffan Dahlström, on telephone 035-17 29 01 or
CFO Gunnar Högberg, on telephone 035-17 29 95
See also: http://investors.hms.se http://investors.hms.se/

HMS Networks is a world-leading supplier of communication technology for industrial
automation. Sales totaled SEK 245 million in 2009. Over 90% of these sales were to
customers located outside Sweden. All product development and parts of the manufacturing
are performed at the head office in Halmstad. Sales offices are located in Tokyo,
Beijing, Karlsruhe, Chicago, Milan and Mulhouse. HMS has 164 employees and produces
network interface cards and products to interconnect different networks under the
trademark Anybus. The network interface cards are embedded in automation equipment such
as robots, control systems, motors and sensors. This allows subcomponents in machines to
communicate with one another and with different networks in order to build more
efficient and flexible manufacturing systems. HMS is listed on NASDAQ-OMX Nordic
Exchange in Stockholm in the category Small Cap, Information Technology.

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Brand Neue Corp. Closes $1.265M Private Placement

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS, Jun 04 (MARKET WIRE) —
Brand Neue Corp. (OTCBB: BRNZ) (“Brand Neue” or the
“Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a
non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) with
multiple accredited investors (the “Investors”) resulting in
aggregate proceeds to the Company treasury of $1.265M USD to fund
inventory purchases, product innovation and general corporate purposes.

The Private Placement represents an investment by the Investors in Brand
Neue comprised of investment purchase financing consisting of 2,530,000
(two million, five hundred thirty thousand) common shares (“Common
Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.50 per share for aggregate
proceeds to the Company of $1,265,000.00 (one million, two hundred and
sixty five thousand dollars).

“We are extraordinarily pleased by the completion of this
transaction, and also with the quality and enthusiasm of new investors in
the Company,” says Brand Neue CFO, Bev Harrison. “This capital
will be used primarily for inventory purchases related to pending
purchase orders, which should in turn create momentum and expedite a
cash-flow positive position for the Company.”

To receive Company news as it crosses the wire, simply contribute your
email address to the News Signup module found on the homepage of the
Company website at www.brandneue.com. To request investor or product
information, please use the Request Information form on the Brand Neue
website. To submit an idea or product for consideration by Brand Neue
executives, please use the confidential Innovation Submission form on the
Brand Neue website.

About Brand Neue Corp.

Brand Neue Corp. is a product innovation company trading over the counter
on the OTC:BB under the symbol BRNZ. Brand Neue executives and advisors
have more than 300 years of retail, global sourcing and brand experience
and together, are committed to globally sourcing, developing, marketing,
licensing and distributing innovative new products to retail,
manufacturing and industrial application clients worldwide. For further
information, please contact the Brand Neue office at 1.866.922.7972 or
visit www.brandneue.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This current report contains “forward-looking statements”, as
that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act
of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Statements in this current report, which are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs,
plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking
statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others,
the inherent uncertainty of financial estimates and sales projections,
industry trends, the competitive and regulatory environment for start up
companies, stock market conditions, unforeseen technical difficulties and
our ongoing ability to operate a business and obtain financing. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release,
and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or
to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that our beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions
contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no
assurances that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will
prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set
forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure
outlined in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports
on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange
Act.

Contacts:
Brand Neue Corp.
John J. Ryan III
President
1.866.922.7972
www.brandneue.com

Copyright 2010, Market Wire, All rights reserved.

Deutsche Bank lures with higher dividends -paper

Deutsche Bank wants to return more cash to shareholders in the future, its finance chief said in an interview with German Sunday weekly Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.

“In the coming years, rising accruals and cash flow in our private clients business should help boost earnings. Furthermore we also want to go back to paying dividends similarly attractive to those seen in the past,” Stefan Krause told the paper, when asked why investors should still buy Deutsche’s shares.

He reaffirmed the bank’s target for a pretax profit of 10 billion euros ($12.50 billion) from its operating businesses for 2011.

(Reporting by Christiaan Hetzner; Editing by Louise Heavens)

Pickens’ Clean Energy shares set for a fall -Barron’s

NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) – Shares in Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE.O), the natural gas company controlled by energy tycoon T.Boone Pickens, are likely to drop at least 30 percent due to its high valuation and an upcoming dilution of its share base, according to financial weekly Barron’s.

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The paper, in its April 12 edition, said that Clean Energy’s healthy business prospects have already been more than priced into the company’s recent valuation at 45 times 2010 cash flow and 20 times average forecasts for 2011 — about double the multiples of some rival companies.

Shareholders of Clean Energy can expect to get massively diluted as management has plenty of stock options and warrants hanging over the company will dilute earnings almost 30 percent.

The warrants include some that Pickens must exercise before 2012 or lose a profit of $150 million.

(Reporting by Yinka Adegoke; editing by Gunna Dickson)

Pickens’ Clean Energy shares set for a fall -Barron’s

NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) – Shares in Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE.O), the natural gas company controlled by energy tycoon T.Boone Pickens, are likely to drop at least 30 percent due to its high valuation and an upcoming dilution of its share base, according to financial weekly Barron’s.

Stocks | Utilities

The paper, in its April 12 edition, said that Clean Energy’s healthy business prospects have already been more than priced into the company’s recent valuation at 45 times 2010 cash flow and 20 times average forecasts for 2011 — about double the multiples of some rival companies.

Shareholders of Clean Energy can expect to get massively diluted as management has plenty of stock options and warrants hanging over the company will dilute earnings almost 30 percent.

The warrants include some that Pickens must exercise before 2012 or lose a profit of $150 million.

(Reporting by Yinka Adegoke; editing by Gunna Dickson)

UPDATE 1-Anglo-Eastern Plantations FY profit falls

* Maintains final dividend at 5 cents

Non-Cyclical Consumer Goods

* Sees “satisfactory” profit level, cash flow for 2010 (Adds details)

April 9 (Reuters) – Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc (ANEA.L) posted a 20 percent drop in full-year pretax profit on lower palm oil prices, and said it was cautiously optimistic about its 2010 prospects.

The owner of plantation land, primarily in Indonesia, maintained its final dividend at 5 cents.

“The group is confident that CPO (crude palm oil) demand will be sustainable in view of a global economy recovery and we can expect a satisfactory profit level and cash flow for 2010,” the company said in a statement.

For the year ended Dec. 31, pretax profit fell to $62.1 million from $77.9 million. Revenue was $150.1 million, compared with $174.7 million in 2008.

The market average price for crude palm oil for 2009 was $679 per metric tonne, compared with $945/mt in 2008.

Net cash position as at end-December stood at $36.8 million, compared with $33.8 million in 2008.

Anglo-Eastern shares closed at 487.5 pence on Thursday on the London Stock Exchange. (Reporting by Tresa Sherin Morera in Bangalore; Editing by Vinu Pilakkott)

30 out of a job as steel company goes bust

The Darwin steel company Transcon has gone into liquidation, leaving 30 workers out of a job.

Transcon made the announcement today ahead of a creditors’ meeting next week.

The company is yet to comment on why it went bust, but steel workers calling into the company office at Berrimah today say they have been aware for a few weeks that work in the company had been running out and it was struggling with cash flow.

Workers say the company had been hoping to win a steel construction contract with a Territory aluminium processor but that fell through.

Facebook crosses 300m users mark, cites rapid growth in profits

London, September 16 (ANI): Facebook has announced that it has crossed a benchmark of 300 million active monthly users from across the world and also started raking in profits ahead of schedule.

Founder of the world’s largest social networking site Mark Zuckerberg said the company had not expected to begin reaping financial benefits until sometime next year.

“This is important to us because it sets Facebook up to be a strong independent service for the long term,” The BBC quoted Zuckerberg as saying in a blog post.

“We are succeeding at building Facebook in a sustainable way. We are just getting started on our goal of connecting everyone.

“We face a lot of fun and important challenges that require rethinking the current systems for enabling information flow across the web,” he added.

Mike Schroepfer, Facebook’s vice president of engineering, also said: “Passing these milestones to me means we can continue to fund our development and our innovation and be self sustaining as we grow this network.

“We think 300m is a just a step on the way to get as much of the entire world on the social network communicating with the friends and family and the people they want to communicate with.”

Nick O’Neill of AllFacebook.com added: “That Facebook is able to continue this growth and build a “cash flow positive” business is an impressive feat.

“If the company can cover the cost of scaling to 1 billion users and still manage to break even, there’s no doubt that the company will have a great opportunity to rake in billions.”

The news that the company had crossed the two benchmarks was made at TechCrunch 50 in San Francisco. (ANI)

Russia Rosneft repays $577 mln state bank loan early

MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) -Russia’s largest oil company, state owned Rosneft (ROSN.MM), has repaid a $577 million loan from state controlled Vneshekonombank (VEB) more than six months before was due, the company said on Friday.

Rosneft took out the one year loan in the fourth quarter of 2008. It was repaid out of the company’s first quarter cash flow, Rosneft said in a statement. (Reporting by Melissa Akin; editing by Toni Vorobyova)

Rosneft repays $577 mln state bank loan early

VEB loan paid off six months ahead of due date

* Repaid out of Q1 cash flow

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MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) – Russia’s largest oil company, state-owned Rosneft (ROSN.MM), has repaid a $577 million loan from state bank VEB more than six months before it was due, the company said on Friday.

VEB has lent out $11 billion of government funds to Russian companies needing to refinance foreign loans but no longer able to secure funding abroad due to the global credit crunch.

Rosneft took out the one-year loan in the fourth quarter of 2008. It was repaid out of the company’s first-quarter cash flow, Rosneft said in a statement.

Earlier this week, the central bank’s first deputy chairman Alexei Ulyukayev said that $2 billion of the VEB loans were already in the process of being repaid.

Russian banks and corporates had around $452 billion in foreign debts at the start of this year, according to central bank data. But the government has halted the programme of refinancing through VEB, saying that domestic banks now have enough foreign currency to provide funding if necessary. (Reporting by Melissa Akin; Editing by Jon Loades-Carter)

Foreign workers face tougher times in Singapore

Singapore – Foreign workers in Singapore are complaining of salary arrears, with an increasing numbers of them out of work under the impact of economic downturn, according to a news report Monday.

Workers from China and Bangladesh used the Manpower Ministry to intervene and negotiate their salary disputes with employers, the Straits Times reported.

It said 171 of the Chinese had decided to go back to work, 53 were going back to China and two others were taking their claims to the Labour Court.

Some volunteers helping foreign workers said they were seeing more of them coming to seek help.

Volunteer groups such as Transient Workers Count Too and Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics have called on the Health and Manpower Ministries to collaborate and carry out checks on the companies’ cash-flow status as well as hygiene in the cramped dormitories.

Singapore’s construction and services sectors depends on hundreds of thousands foreign workers. (dpa)