NACKA STRAND, Sweden, Aug. 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Hexagon:
Second Quarter 2004
. Net sales increased to 2 126 MSEK (1 825). Using fixed exchange rates and a comparable group structure, the organic growth was 15 per cent.
. Earnings before taxes increased by 39 per cent to 121 MSEK (87).
. Earnings per share after taxes increased by 41 per cent to 4.49 SEK(3.19).
. Cash flow per share increased to 13.14 SEK (2.97) First half year of 2004
. Net sales increased by 6 per cent to 3 886 MSEK (3 672). Using fixed exchange rates and a comparable group structure, net sales increased by 9 per cent.
. Earnings before taxes increased by 32 per cent to 207 MSEK (157).
. Earnings per share after taxes increased by 35 per cent to 7.57 SEK (5.62).
. Cash flow per share increased to 17.03 SEK (6.17).
For further information, please contact: Ola Rollen, CEO, Hexagon AB, tel. no +46 (0) 8 - 601 26 20 Hakan Halen, CFO, Hexagon AB, tel. no +46 (0) 8 - 601 26 20
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