Getinge Q3 Report January -- September 2003


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getinge (Other OTC:GNGBF):

- Orders received totalled SEK 6,473.8 million (6,521.8)

- Net sales increased to SEK 6,231.2 million (6,041.4)

- The profit before tax climbed 41% to SEK 663.9 million (470.6)

- The net profit rose by 43% to SEK 471.4 million (329.4)

- EPS rose 43% to SEK 9.34 (6.53)

- Improved operating margins for all business areas

- Continued positive cash flow

- LSS acquisition completed


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