Getinge: Interim Report January - June 2003


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge:


 -- Orders received amounted SEK 4,202.1 million (4,355.9) 
 -- Net sales amounted to SEK 4,140.6 million (3,987.4) 
 -- The profit before tax increased 38% to SEK 447.7 million (324.6)
 -- EPS rose 42% to SEK 6.30 (4.44) 
 -- Strong profit growth for all business areas
 -- Cash flow continues to be good 
 -- The Jostra acquisition completed 
 -- Profit outlook continues to be good for 2003

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