Eyrir Invest ehf. - Company Announcement

Eyrir Invest estimated results for 1H 2012

Eyrir Invest estimated profit for 1H 2012 is 14-19 m EUR

Eyrir´s core assets are a 33% holding in Marel and 17% holding in Stork BV
which owns and operates Stork Technical Services and Fokker Technologies.
Shares in Marel are listed on Nasdaq OMX Iceland and Stork BV is an unlisted
company with headquarters in the Netherlands. Eyrir Invest uses a fair value
approach to value its shares in unlisted core holdings. Eyrir Invest's profit
in 1H 2012 is mostly determined by an increase in the share price of Marel and
an adjustment in the valuation of Eyrir's holding in Stork with respect to
market circumstances. 

Eyrir Invest's financials are strong with total assets amounting to close to
400 m euro and an equity ratio exceeding 50%. Estimated net profit for 1H 2012
is 14 - 19 m euro. Eyrir Invest will publish its results in week 33. 


About Eyrir Invest
Eyrir Invest is an international investment company that focuses on investments
in industrial companies that have the potential to become true global leaders.
Eyrir places great emphasis on aligning execution with good long-term strategic
planning. Eyrir´s core assets are a 33% holding in Marel and 17% holding in
Stork BV which owns and operates Stork Technical Services and Fokker
Technologies. In recent years Eyrir has placed increased emphasis on venture
capital investments. Eyrir´s „Buy and Build“ strategy has a proven track record
as shareholder value has increased well above market returns since foundation.