STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 02, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- SkiStar:
-- Sales increased to MSEK 959 (886) and income before tax increased to MSEK 176 (139) and income after tax increased to MSEK 122
-- Capital gains in the amount of MSEK 27 (7) are included in income. Net earnings per share improved to SEK 12.64 (10.10).
-- The operating margin rose to 22% (21) and return on equity increased to 17% (15).
-- An increased dividend of SEK 9.00 (6.00) per share is proposed.
-- The acquisition of an additional 30% of Hemsedal Booking AS has been completed, after which SkiStar's ownership in the company is 65% and just over 3,500 beds were added to SkiStar's cabin bookings.
-- The current booking situation prior to the winter season 2003/04 shows a 6 % improvement in volume as compared to the same point in time in the previous year.
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