COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Koebenhavns Lufthavne A/S:
Executive Summary
Consolidated profit before tax amounted to DKK 212.9 million, which was at the upper end of the forecast. The profit was DKK 36.6 million lower than in the same period of 2001.
The parent company's operating profit was at the same level as in 2001. Traffic revenue for the period was lower than in the same period of 2001, but this was offset by increased concession and rental revenue.
The hotel activity was slightly lower than forecast.
As expected, Newcastle International Airport reduced profit by DKK 37.5 million compared with last year.
The forecast that pretax profit for 2002 will be slightly above pretax profit for 2001 is retained.
Please use the following link to view the complete "Interim report for Copenhagen Airports A/S for the first half of 2002" including financial tables:http://reports.huginonline.com/871070/107226.pdf