http://www.perlmonks.org?node_id=656563


in reply to Preserve Excel formulas when using Spreadsheet::ParseExcel

If you are under Windows, you could use Win32::OLE. As an example, have a look at excelPerl

Best regards,
perl -e "s>>*F>e=>y)\*martinF)stronat)=>print,print v8.8.8.32.11.32"