BTS Group AB (publ) - Interim Report January 1 - March 31, 2009

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Apr 29 (MARKET WIRE) --

-- Net sales increased by 12 percent during the first quarter and
amounted to MSEK 137.4 (122.3). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates,
growth was -9 percent.
-- Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA)
increased by 4 percent to MSEK 14.1 (13.5).
-- Profit before tax for the first quarter increased by 8 percent and
amounted to MSEK 10.9 (10.1).
-- Profit after tax for the first quarter increased by 7 percent and
amounted to MSEK 7.2 (6.7).
-- Earnings per share increased by 7 percent to SEK 0.40 (0.37)
-- Demand for training and consultancy services weakened during the first
quarter compared to the previous year. Demand for BTS' services has been
better than the market as a whole, apart from APG which continued to
develop negatively during the first quarter. More positive trends were
noted on the US' market at the end of the quarter.
-- An office was opened in Bangkok, Thailand.
-- New clients secured during the first quarter included Deloitte,
Fabege, HSBC, Indra, LRF, McDonalds, Munters and Sodexo, among others.

BTS Interim Report January 1 March 31, 2009

http://hugin.info/132982/R/1309490/302444.pdf

Stockholm, April 29, 2009

Henrik Ekelund
CEO

This report has not been the subject of separate examination by BTS'
auditor.

Contact information

Henrik Ekelund
CEO
Phone: 08-587 070 00

Stefan Brown
CFO
Phone: 08-587 070 62

Thomas Ahlerup
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications
Phone: 08-587 070 02
Mobile: 076-800 5755

For additional information visit: www.bts.com

BTS Group AB (publ)
Grevgatan 34
114 53 Stockholm
SWEDEN
Phone. +46 8 587 070 00
Fax. +46 8 587 070 01

Corporate registration number: 556566-7119

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