SecoTools Year-End Report for 2003 and Fourth Quarter Interim Report


FAGERSTA, Sweden, Feb. 11, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Seco Tools AB:


 -- Sales in 2003 increased with 3 percent in fixed currency and for
    comparable units.

 -- Operating margin improved to 17.3 percent (17.1).

 -- Sales in 2003 amounted to SEK 3,917 M (4,040).

 -- Profit after tax for 2003 totaled SEK 434 M (444).

 -- Earnings per share before dilution for 2003 amounted to SEK 15.05
   (15.40).

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