STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Karlshamns:
- The Group's net sales increased by 10 percent, to the total of SEK 1,923 million (1,757). - Earnings after net financial items amounted to SEK 130 million (85). - New accounting principles (IFRS) had a positive profit effect of SEK 27 million, attributable to raw material and currency derivatives. - Adjusted for this profit effect of raw material and currency derivatives, the Group's profit increased by 21 percent, to SEK 103 million (85). This figure comprises one-off items having a positive effect on earnings of SEK 4 million net. - Earnings after tax were SEK 94 million (61). - Earnings per share were SEK 4.47 (2.91). - Volumes in the business area Oils & Fats increased by 16 percent. The speciality fats segment alone achieved a growth of 30 percent.
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