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First quarter
September 1 to November 30, 2007


  Best Q1 so far

  Christian W. Jansson, President & CEO

  Håkan Westin, CFO




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Disclaimer
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statements. If so, such statements are based on our
current expectations and are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could negatively affect our
business. Please read our earnings report and our
most recent annual report for a better understanding
of these risks and uncertainties.

These materials do not constitute or form part of any
offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation
of any offer to purchase or subscribe for, any
securities, nor shall part, or all, of these materials or
their distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in
connection with, any contract or investment decision
in relation to any securities. These materials and the
information contained herein are not an offer of
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for publication or distribution to persons in the
United States.




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Number of stores

 279 stores end November        133        43
 2007

 34 new stores under
 contract
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Financial highlights Q1
          September 1 – November 30, 2007



Net sales MSEK 1,247 (1,189), an increase of 4.9 percent.

Operating profit MSEK 206 (186), an increase of 10.8
percent.

Gross margin 63.9 (62.2) percent and operating margin
16.5 (15.6) percent.

Profit after taxes MSEK 138 (123), equivalent SEK 1.84
(1.64) per share.

Cash flow from operating activities MSEK 196 (209).




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Income statement Q1

MSEK         Sept-Nov     07/08   06/07
Net sales                 1 247   1 189
Cost of goods sold         -450    -449
Gross profit                797     740
Selling expenses          -558    -513
Administrative expenses    -33     -37
Operating profit           206     186

Financial income             3       2
Financial expense          -18     -16
Profit before tax          191     172

Tax expense                -53     -49
Net profit                 138     123




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Sales Q1

                              MSEK       %
Net sales Q1 2006/2007        1 189
Currency effect                        +2.1
New net stores                         +1.2
Like For Like growth                   +1.6
Net sales Q1 2007/2008         1 247   +4.9



Stable growth

Growth from new stores will increase




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Sales breakdown, Q1

                           Growth
MSEK      07/08 07/06    SEK    Loc.cur.
Sweden     701   683    2.6%       2.6%
Norway     359   333    7.8%       0.8%
Finland    137   130    5.4%       4.7%
Poland      51    43    18.6%     13.2%

Total     1 247 1 189   4.9%
                                               Poland
                                    Finland   4% (4%)
                                      11%
                                     (11%)



                                                        Sweden
                                Norway                    56%
                                 29%                     (57%)
                                (28%)


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Profitability drivers Q1

(excl one-offs)      2007/2008

Sales                  105%

Gross profit           108%

Costs                  107%

Operating income       111%




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Key conclusions

 Stable sales development

 Further improved gross margin

 Strong operating margin




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Future approach

 Maintain gross margin

 Continue store expansion
 program

 Continue refurbishment of
 existing stores

 Evaluate a fifth market




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We don’t believe in selling a lifestyle.
       You have one already.
   We don’t believe in expensive
  collections for an exclusive few.
We believe in fashion that suits you.
 We don’t believe in eternal youth,
  however we believe that people
       mature, grow wiser and
        even more beautiful.
      Take it as a compliment.


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2007 12-17 Q1 2007/2008 Results

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    First quarter September 1to November 30, 2007 Best Q1 so far Christian W. Jansson, President & CEO Håkan Westin, CFO 2
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    Disclaimer These materials maynot be copied, published, distributed or transmitted to third parties. These materials may contain forward-looking statements. If so, such statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business. Please read our earnings report and our most recent annual report for a better understanding of these risks and uncertainties. These materials do not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities, nor shall part, or all, of these materials or their distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or investment decision in relation to any securities. These materials and the information contained herein are not an offer of securities for sale in the United States and are not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States. 4
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    Number of stores 279 stores end November 133 43 2007 34 new stores under contract 85 18 6
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    Financial highlights Q1 September 1 – November 30, 2007 Net sales MSEK 1,247 (1,189), an increase of 4.9 percent. Operating profit MSEK 206 (186), an increase of 10.8 percent. Gross margin 63.9 (62.2) percent and operating margin 16.5 (15.6) percent. Profit after taxes MSEK 138 (123), equivalent SEK 1.84 (1.64) per share. Cash flow from operating activities MSEK 196 (209). 8
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    Income statement Q1 MSEK Sept-Nov 07/08 06/07 Net sales 1 247 1 189 Cost of goods sold -450 -449 Gross profit 797 740 Selling expenses -558 -513 Administrative expenses -33 -37 Operating profit 206 186 Financial income 3 2 Financial expense -18 -16 Profit before tax 191 172 Tax expense -53 -49 Net profit 138 123 10
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    Sales Q1 MSEK % Net sales Q1 2006/2007 1 189 Currency effect +2.1 New net stores +1.2 Like For Like growth +1.6 Net sales Q1 2007/2008 1 247 +4.9 Stable growth Growth from new stores will increase 12
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    Sales breakdown, Q1 Growth MSEK 07/08 07/06 SEK Loc.cur. Sweden 701 683 2.6% 2.6% Norway 359 333 7.8% 0.8% Finland 137 130 5.4% 4.7% Poland 51 43 18.6% 13.2% Total 1 247 1 189 4.9% Poland Finland 4% (4%) 11% (11%) Sweden Norway 56% 29% (57%) (28%) 14
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    Profitability drivers Q1 (exclone-offs) 2007/2008 Sales 105% Gross profit 108% Costs 107% Operating income 111% r Best Q1 so fa 16
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    Key conclusions Stablesales development Further improved gross margin Strong operating margin 18
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    Future approach Maintaingross margin Continue store expansion program Continue refurbishment of existing stores Evaluate a fifth market 20
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    We don’t believein selling a lifestyle. You have one already. We don’t believe in expensive collections for an exclusive few. We believe in fashion that suits you. We don’t believe in eternal youth, however we believe that people mature, grow wiser and even more beautiful. Take it as a compliment. 22
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