STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Industrivarden:
Industrivarden's stock (a)
Total return 2002: -36%, Total Return Index -36%
Average total return during
five years: 2%/yr., Total Return Index -1%/yr.
ten years: 17%/yr., Total Return Index 13%/yr.
(a) Net asset value
As per February 11, 2003: SEK 118 per share
As per December 31, 2002: SEK 126 per share
Change in 2002: -38%
Average change during
five years: -3%/year
ten years: 10%/year
-- During the year listed holdings were sold for a total of SEK 3,375 M, with a capital gain of SEK 1,480 M, and unlisted holdings were sold for a total of SEK 3,098 M with a capital gain of SEK 2,270 M. Purchases of listed holdings totaled SEK 2,355 M.
-- During the year net debt decreased by SEK 3.2 billion to SEK 1.9 billion, corresponding to a net debt-equity ratio of 7%.
-- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 5.00 (5.00), plus a bonus of SEK 0.80 (3.35), for a total of SEK 5.80 (8.35) per share.
Industrivarden is one of the Nordic region's leading holding companies, with ownership in a concentrated selection of listed Nordic companies with good development potential. Industrivarden's mission is to create shareholder value based on a professional investment operation and active ownership. The goal is to generate high growth in net asset value over time. High growth in asset values enables Industrivarden to deliver a total return which, over a long period of time, is higher than the average for the Stockholm Stock Exchange. For more information about Industrivarden, visit our website: www.industrivarden.net.
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