STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sapa (OtherOTC:SPKKF): Interim report January-June 2003
Profit growth continues
. Earnings per share increased by SEK 1.55 to 5.30 (3.75) . Profit before tax improved by 43 per cent to MSEK 291 (204) . Profit margin increased to 5.7 per cent (4.1) . Delivered volumes up by 7 per cent . Acquisition of Remi Claeys Aluminium accomplished 23 June
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