STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Trelleborg Group showed a continued favorable sales and profit trend, with positive effects from the new business area, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Group's net sales rose by 36 percent. Operating profit increased by 75 percent to SEK 406 M (232).
- Net sales amounted to sek 5,815 m (4,289). - Profit after tax rose by 40 percent to sek 198 m (141). - Earnings per share rose to sek 2.30 (1.70). - Operating profit increased to sek 406 m (232) and profit after net financial items to sek 322 m (223). - First quarter, excluding goodwill amortization and earnings from shares in Boliden: - Operating profit sek 506 m (272) - Profit after net financial items sek 422 m (251) - Profit after tax sek 294 m (166) - Earnings per share sek 3.40 (1.95) - Metzeler Automotive Hose Systems was acquired, with approximately 900 employees and annual sales of approximately sek 600 m. - An agreement was signed regarding the sale of the Trelleborg Group's 49-percent holding in the Trenor Group to Nordic Capital. The sale is expected to be completed during the second quarter. Calendar Annual General Meeting April 22, 2004 Interim report January-March April 22, 2004 Interim report January-June July 22, 2004 Interim report January-September October 26, 2004
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Shareholder contacts Bo Jacobsson, Chief Financial Officer Phone: +46 410-670 99, fax: +46 410-137 45 Mobile: +46 70-685 65 60 e-mail: bo.jacobsson@trelleborg.com
Mikael Bystrom, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Phone: +46 410-670 37, fax: +46 410-427 63 Mobile: +46 708-55 21 69 e-mail: mikael.bystroem@trelleborg.com
Viktoria Bergman, Vice President, Corporate Communications Phone: +46 410-670 94, fax: +46 410-102 61 Mobile: +46 708-47 57 33 e-mail: viktoria.bergman@trelleborg.com
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