STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge:
- Orders received climbed by 18% to SEK 10,812.4 million (9,153.8) - Net sales rose by 19% to SEK10,888.8 million (9,160.2) - Profit before tax climbed by 20% to SEK 1,308.7 million (1,095.4) - Net profit went up 18% to SEK 915.3 million (777.7) - EPS rose by 18% to SEK 4.53 (3.85) - Strong orders received figure in last quarter - Good profit trend in all business areas - Dividend proposed to rise to SEK 1.65 per share (1.35) - Continued positive demand
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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