euro adhoc: Precious Woods Holding Ltd. / quarterly or semiannual financial statement / Precious Woods achieves strong first-quarter results

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3-month report

23.05.2007

Compared to the same period of the prior year, Precious Woods
increased net timber sales by 13% from USD 10.3 million to USD 11.6
million. Total operating income (including the increase in value of
the plantations in Central America and revenues from the sale of
emission rights) rose by 19% in first quarter 2007, from USD 11.8
million to USD 14.0 million (unaudited figures). As there were no
significant changes in the basis of consolidation compared with the
same quarter last year, this strong performance is the result of
organic growth.

First quarter net profit amounted to USD 2.5 million, compared with a
net loss of USD 0.1 million incurred in first quarter 2006. The
turnaround was mainly driven by improvements in Precious Woods' core
business. In Brazil the completed restructuring has gained traction.
The European trading company improved sales and margin partially on
the back of positive price and currency effects.

From the second quarter, the minority interest acquired in March and
the acquisition of two African-based companies in April will increase
Group turnover by over USD 10 million per quarter as well as boost
profits. Although the results of a single quarter should not be
overrated, provided there are no serious setbacks or major,
unexpected problems, Precious Woods can look forward to a good year
in 2007. Precious Woods confirms orignal sales and profit
expectations for the full year.

Precious Woods is an international company active in the sustainable
management and use of tropical forests. The company's core activities
include the reforestation and sustainable management of tropical
forests, timber processing and the trading of FSC-certified wood
products. The generation of emission rights and electricity from
waste wood are further integral parts of the company's business. The
shares of Precious Woods Holding have been traded on the SWX Swiss
Exchange since March 2002. Further information about Precious Woods
is available under www.preciouswoods.com.

end of announcement euro adhoc 23.05.2007 16:02:00
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Further inquiry note:
Kontakt:
Precious Woods Holding AG, Zug
Dr. Theodor Scheidegger, CFO
Tel. 41 1 245 80 10
mailto: office@preciouswoods.com

Branche: Forestry & Timber
ISIN: CH0013283368
WKN: 982280
Index: SPI
Börsen: SWX Swiss Exchange / official dealing