Interim Report, January 1 - September 30, 2004

2004-10-28 Press release

Interim Report, January 1 - September 30, 2004

2004-10-28
Net sales amounted to SEK 3,613 M (3,450) for the first nine months, representing an 8% increase for comparable units.  For the third quarter net sales increased by 5 % to SEK 1,069 M (1,021).
 
Operating income amounted to SEK 232 M (143) for the first nine months, representing a 62% increase, of which the third quarter accounted for SEK 49 M (30), an increase by 63%. 
Profit before tax amounted to SEK 197 M (88) for the first nine months and to SEK 38 M (13) for the third quarter.
 
Profit after tax amounted to SEK 142 M (64) for the first nine months and to SEK 30 M (10) for the third quarter.

Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.35 (2.40), of which SEK 1.13 (0.38) in the third quarter.
For further information, please contact:
Tommy Boork, CEO, Finnveden, telephone +46 31-734 59 10

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