STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge:
- Orders received totalled SEK 9,153.8 million (8,772.9)
- Net sales rose to SEK 9,160.2 million (8,640.1)
- Profit before tax climbed by 25 % to SEK 1,095.4 million (875.6)
- Net profit rose by 25 % to SEK 777.7 million (621.7)
- EPS rose 25 % to SEK 3.85 (3.08)
- Strong cash flow SEK 1,344 million (1,211)
- Dividend proposed at SEK 1.35 per share (1.06)
- Profit outlook remains good
Next report The next report from the Getinge Group (Q1 2004) will be published on 21 April 2004. Tele-conference A tele-conference will be held today at 3 p.m. Swedish time. To take part, please ring From Sweden 08-5052 0114, code-word: Getinge Outside Sweden +44 (0)20 7162 0186, code-word: Getinge
Johan Malmquist President
Getinge AB
Box 69, 310 44 Getinge Telephone +46 (0)35 15 55 00. Fax +46 (0)35 549 52 email info@getinge.com Company reg. No. 556408-5032 www.getinge.com
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