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EUR thousand	2006	2007	2008
Sales	208,700	289,817	540,149
Gross profit	68,803	97,236	178,931
Profit for the period	159	6,066	(8,405)
Total assets	364,793	427,304	923,712
Working capital	87,989	109,887	(8,290)
Equity	144,423	181,835	286,825
Other key ratios
Current Ratio	1.9	1.9	1.0
Quick ratio	1.2	1.3	0.5
Equity ratio	39.6%	42.5%	31.1%
Return on owners' equity	0.2%	3.7%	8.4%
Return on total assets	0.1%	1.5%	(3.6%)
Price to earnings (P/E) last 12 months	-	73.5	-







Marel Food Systems thrives on imagination and ingenuity. The company uses these elements to innovate solutions for all food processors, which then directly and positively affect the quality and value of fish, meat, poultry, cheese and prepared food products around the world. Marel Food Systems began putting innovation to work early in the 20th century by introducing equipment that improved product utilization. In the 1980s, a transformation occurred when the company harnessed computer technology to develop intelligent graders and scales that revolutionized food processing. Since then it has grown into an industry leader by developing an extensive mix of high-tech processing equipment to fit current, emerging and projected needs. Cutting edge equipment and software components created and serviced by Marel Food Systems help food processors of all sizes, in all markets, to operate at peak productivity. From harvesting raw materials to packaging case-ready products – from standardized stand-alone units to all inclusive custom-designed turnkey solutions – Marel Food Systems effectively and significantly enhances the overall value of food. The company’s internationally known brand names – Marel, Carnitech, AEW Delford and Scanvaegt – along with a global network of subsidiaries and sales & service agencies, have become a benchmark for consistent reliability and service.

Company contacts

Marel Food Systems hf
Austurhraun 9
IS-210 Gardabaer
ICELAND

Tel: +354-563 8000
Fax: +354-563 8001
E-mail: info@marel.com
www.marel.com