TWICE - October 27, 2008

Bang & Olufsen's worldwide reorganization and cost cuts of $28.1 million in the current fiscal year to restore profitability left Bang & Olufsen of America (BOA) largely unscathed. The U.S. operation expects to gain from accelerated A/V product development and other benefits promised by the restructuring, BOA president Zean Nielsen said.

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