>>> 3Q net SEK629m vs est. SEK645m, sales SEK3.23b vs est.SEK3.21b.

3Q net SEK629m vs est. SEK645m, sales SEK3.23b vs est.SEK3.21b. • 3Q snus and snuff operating margin 45.4% vs 48.0% Y/y • Sees 2013 Scandinavian snus, U.S. moist snuff vol. growth • Says it is likely that 2013 op. profit from snus, snuff product area will be lower than in 2012. • Expects investments for growth for snus internationally to be largely in line with comparable 2012 period for remainder of yr • Maintains long term financial strategy, dividend policy • Call 2pm CET {www.media-server.com/m/go/Swedish-Match-2013-Q3} • Statement • NOTE: Co. sees lower than expected 3Q U.S.