HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Hansabank (Other OTC:HNSBF):
Hansa Capital Group (hereinafter the HC Group) sustained its leading position in leasing, factoring and consumer finance markets of all Baltic countries. HC Group's total assets increased by 368.0 million euros (31.2%) to 1,548.5 million euros during 2002. HC Group earned a record-high net profit of 47 million euros (pro-forma) during 2002.
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