TABY, Sweden, Feb. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Micronic Laser Systems AB (Other OTC:MICLF) (Stockholm:MICR), is at the forefront in semiconductor and display laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks.
(Figures in brackets relate to the October 1-December 31, 2001 and January 1-December 31, 2001 periods, if not otherwise stated.)
-- Net sales in the fourth quarter reached MSEK 182 (322). Net sales for 2002 reached MSEK 496 (699). -- The quarterly result after financial items amounted to MSEK 25 (109). The result for 2002 after financial items amounted to MSEK-87 (9). -- The fourth quarter order intake amounted to MSEK 73 (136). The full-year order intake amounted to MSEK 459 (633). -- The closing order book at year-end was MSEK 231 (279), all of which is expected to be delivered and invoiced in 2003. -- The number of employees, after reduction of staff, has decreased from 355 to is 318 (327). Company contact: Agency contact: Sven Lofquist Dylan McGrath CEO The Loomis Group, Inc. +46 8 638 52 00 +1 (415) 882-9494 sven.lofquist@micronic.se dylan@loomisgroup.com This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/02/11/20030211BIT00210/wkr0001.pdf