SOLNA, Sweden, May 7, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Scribona maintains its strong market shares and leading position in the Nordic market during a quarter with persistent weak demand.
- First quarter sales decreased to MSEK 3,121 (3,367). Sweden and Denmark showed continued weak market development, while Finland and Norway in particular noted rising demand.
- Scribona defended its market shares in all main segments.
- Operating income for the quarter reached MSEK -18 (14) and income after tax was MSEK -19 (7).
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK -0.37 (0.14).
- The now completed securitization program will secure Scribona's long-term financing requirement.
For additional information, please contact: Tom Ekevall Larsen, President & CEO, telephone: +46-(0)8 734 36 50
Orjan Rebeling, Chief Financial Officer, telephone +46-(0)8 734 34 88
Anders Bley, Executive Vice President, telephone +46-(0)8-734 35 55
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