Sales rose 17% in October to SEK 490 M (420). In local currencies, sales increased 13%. Compared with the same month in 2008, 19 stores have been added and the total number of stores on October 31 2009 was 111. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 9 M (10). Sales channels (SEK M): Countries Percentage change Percentage change, local currency: Sweden 242 Mkr (220) +10% +10% Norway: 203 Mkr (165) +23% +15% Finland & UK 45 Mkr (35) +27% +22% Total sales during the first six months (May-October 2009) increased by 14% to SEK 2 661 m (2 338). The Q2-report for 2009/10 will be published on 8 December 2009. For more information please contact: Klas Balkow, CEO and President: +46 (0)247-447 55 John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)70-678 24 99