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Ahlstrom Corporation 27/04/2007

Ahlstrom's Interim report Q1/2007: Growth strategy implementation well underway

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 27.4.2007 Ahlstrom, a leader in high performance fiber-based materials, reports an operating profit of EUR 23.3 million for the first quarter of 2007 (EUR 29.6 million), representing a 5.6% margin (7.1%). Profit before taxes was EUR 20.3 million (EUR 25.1 million). Return on capital employed (ROCE) was 10.0% (12.3%). Net sales amounted to EUR 416.5 million (EUR 414.6 million) and earnings per share (EPS) to EUR 0.29 (EUR 0.41). Excluding non-recurring items, the operating profit for the first quarter of 2007 was EUR 19.6 million (EUR 26.3 million), representing a 4.7% margin (6.3%). Profit before taxes was EUR 16.5 million (EUR 21.8 million) and ROCE 8.4% (11.0%), both excluding non-recurring items.

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