SOLNA, Sweden, Nov. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- NCC:
- Net sales amounted to SEK 31,226 M (32,119).
- A profit of SEK 330 M (869) was reported after financial items. Year-earlier profit included a capital gain of SEK 301 M from the sale of NVS.
- Profit after tax amounted to SEK 168 M (571), corresponding to SEK 1.65 (5.50) per share.
- Profit after net financial items for the third quarter improved to SEK 584 M (139).
- Fourth-quarter profit is expected to be lower than in the fourth quarter of 2002.
- The record date for the spin-off of Altima shares is December 12.
If you have any questions, please contact: Ann-Sofie Danielsson, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +46-8-585 51717 or +46-70 674 07 20 Annica Gerentz, Investor Relations Manager Tel: +46-8-585 522 04, or +46-70- 398 42 09
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