page 1 of 27 the perstorp group interim report three months ended march 31 2001 in order to provide comprehensive information ahead planned spin off and stock exchange listing s flooring operations this contains financial statements for excluding pergo pages 3 11 extract from 12 19 20 26 net sales increased by operating earnings amounted sek 78 m q1 2000 110 adjusted items affecting comparability result a loss 52 56 no are included pretax 23 230 demerged units declined 167 weaker business climate is expected reduced full year 462 board directors proposes that be spun shareholders listed on also cash dividend 2 00 4 per share sydsvenska kemi ab