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* High organic growth, 10 per cent in the second quarter, 14 per cent in the first half year. * Operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 32.1 million (15.8). Adjusted for non-recurring items, profit improved by SEK 5.8 million or 22 per cent. * Barnwell, which was the repository for medium-level waste in the USA, closed at the end of June. Capacity utilization and profitability at the treatment facility in Erwin were positively affected before the closure. * Studsvik's market initiative of offering waste treatment at Erwin and then storage of the residual products in Texas as an alternative to deposition at Barnwell met with a positive response. Contract negotiations and licensing processes are under way. For further information please contact: Magnus Groth, President and CEO, cell phone +46 709 67 70 86 between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, CET.