GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 24, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Capio (Other OTC:CPOOF):
-- Net sales for the period rose 29 per cent to SEK 2,356 M
(1,830). Organic growth amounted to 10 per cent in local
currencies.
-- Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability,
amounted to SEK 107 M (87), an increase of 23 per cent compared
with the first quarter of the preceding year.
-- Earnings per share, after dilution, rose 28 per cent to SEK
0.86 (0.67).
-- Operating earnings before goodwill amortisation (EBITA)
amounted to SEK 148 M (172). Operating earnings before revenues
from properties amounted to SEK 143 M (120), corresponding to an
operating margin of 6.1 per cent (6.6).
-- Capio Diagnostic Services was established in the UK.
-- The first phase of integration of the French operations was
concluded.
Acquisition of The Eye Academy in London -- platform for Capio Eye in the UK.
For further information, please contact: Per Batelson, President and CEO +46 31 732 40 00 Staffan Carlson, CFO +46 31 732 40 30 Ulrika Stenson, Head of Corporate Communications +46 31 732 40 04 Future reports 2003 January - June August 14, 2003 January - September October 23, 2003
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This report has not been the subject of examination by the Company's Auditors. The report has been prepared in accordance with RR 20 of the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council.
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