STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sapa (Pink Sheets:SPKKF):
-- Earnings per share increased by SEK 2.05 to 7.60 (5.55)
-- Profit after tax improved by 38 per cent to MSEK 278 (202)
-- Net sales increased by 3 per cent to MSEK 8,627 (8,401)
-- In comparable exchange rates profit after tax increased by 46 per
cent and net sales by 7 per cent
-- Operating margin increased to 5.5 per cent (4.2)
-- Improved profitability -- return on capital employed 11.3 per cent
(6.6)
The report also includes: Group Income statement in summary Group Balance sheet in summary Group Key financial figures Changes in Shareholders' Equity Group Cash flow Segment reporting Accounting principles
Report Dates Full Year report 2003 6 February 2004
This report has not been audited by the Company's auditors.
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