publication full year results 2008

Aalberts achieves operating profit (EBITDA) in line with 2007

• Revenue increase of 3% to EUR 1.75 billion (6% at constant exchange rates)
• Organic revenue fall of 2% (at constant exchange rates)
• Operating profit (EBITDA) EUR 251.6 million in line with 2007
• Operating profit (EBITA) EUR 181.5 million (10.4% of revenue)
• Earnings per share EUR 1.02, in line with the update on 16 December 2008
• Continuation of the dividend policy with a pay-out ratio of more than 27% (EUR 0.28 per share)
• Cash flow from operations (EBITDA + changes in working capital) increased by 15%
• Strict working capital management and maintenance of healthy balance sheet ratios
• Strategic expansion Flow Control with Henco, specialist in plastic multilayer systems