Intrum Justitia: Full-year Report 2002; Operating Earnings for the Full-year Increased 43%


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 25, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Intrum Justitia (Other OTC:INJJF) (Stockholm:IJ):


 - Consolidated revenues grew 11% to SEK 750.8m (679.4) in the
   fourth quarter and by 20% to SEK 2,774.9m (2,320.6) for the full-year
   2002.

 - Operating earnings before goodwill amortization and items
   affecting comparability rose 24% to SEK 143.1m (115.0) in the fourth 
   quarter and by 22% to SEK 481.4m (395.2) for the full-year.

 - Sustained strong cash flow from operating activities for the
   full-year: SEK 333.1m (371.1), out of which the group was more than 
   able to finance the year's total investments internally.

 - Earnings per share were SEK 2.61.

 - The Board of Directors proposes dividends of SEK 1 per share.

 - Organic growth was 12% for 2002, consistent with the group's
   objective of a minimum of 10% over a business cycle.

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 Jan Roxendal, CEO & President  Anders Antonsson, Investor Relations
 Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10200        Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10206, 
                                mobile: +46 (0)70 336 7818

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