TABY, Sweden, Feb. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Micronic Laser Systems AB (Other OTC:MICLF) (Stockholm:MICR), is at the forefront in semiconductor and display laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks.
(Figures in brackets relate to the October 1-December 31, 2001 and January 1-December 31, 2001 periods, if not otherwise stated.)
-- Net sales in the fourth quarter reached MSEK 182 (322). Net sales
for 2002 reached MSEK 496 (699).
-- The quarterly result after financial items amounted to MSEK 25
(109). The result for 2002 after financial items amounted to
MSEK-87 (9).
-- The fourth quarter order intake amounted to MSEK 73 (136). The
full-year order intake amounted to MSEK 459 (633).
-- The closing order book at year-end was MSEK 231 (279), all of which
is expected to be delivered and invoiced in 2003.
-- The number of employees, after reduction of staff, has decreased
from 355 to is 318 (327).
Company contact: Agency contact:
Sven Lofquist Dylan McGrath
CEO The Loomis Group, Inc.
+46 8 638 52 00 +1 (415) 882-9494
sven.lofquist@micronic.se dylan@loomisgroup.com
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