Year-end 2004 (Compared with “New” Bilia pro forma 2003)
* Net turnover amounted to SEK 11,941 M (11,124).
* Net profit increased to SEK 207 M (164) and earnings per share to SEK 8.95 (6.35).
* The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 7.50 (4.50).
* The Board requests authorization for a buy-back of the company’s own shares.
Fourth quarter
* Operating profit excl. items affecting profitability amounted to SEK 79 M (62).
* Earnings per share improved by 39 per cent to SEK 1.95 (1.40).
* Cash flow amounted to SEK 42 M (-4).
* The surplus value in the property portfolio amounts to SEK 1,000 M (900).
(For complete Fourth Quarter and Year-End Report see attached file)
