Trading Statement

RNS Number:1992F
Perstorp AB
13 June 2001


Outlook in 2001 for Perstorp excluding Pergo

The Board of Directors submits the following statement regarding the outlook for
Perstorp AB in 2001.

In the interim report for the first quarter of 2001, it was stated that the
Perstorp Group excluding Pergo would not be able to achieve full-year operating
earnings in line with those reported by corresponding units in 2000 (SEK 462m,
pro forma, excluding items affecting comparability).

During the past few months, business conditions have weakened further, at the
same time as prices for several raw materials have remained at a high level. An
action program is under way to reduce the Group's costs and operating capital.

This outlook stands firm but the uncertainty has further increased.

The outlook for Pergo is presented in the prospectus that has been published
ahead of the company's planned stock-exchange listing.

June 12, 2001 
Perstorp AB 
Board of Directors


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