Getinge AB: Financial Statement 2002


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 27, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge AB (Other OTC:GNGBF):

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2002


 -- The profit before tax climbed by 25% in Q4 to SEK 405.0
    million (324.6 m)

 -- The profit before tax for the full year was SEK 875.6
    million (750.4 m)

 -- Positive earnings trend continues for Infection Control

 -- All business areas strengthened their operating margins in the quarter

 -- Net sales reached SEK 8,640.1 million (8,148.2 m)

 -- Orders received amounted to SEK 8,772.9 million (8,375.7 m)

 -- The cash flow continued to be strong

 -- Proposal to raise dividend to SEK 4.25 per share (3.75)

 -- Good earnings outlook continues

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