Interim Report VLT AB January -- June 2005


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Interim Report VLT AB January -- June 2005:

- Net total sales increased by 13.3 percent to SEK 454.7 million (401.5)

- Operating profit improved to SEK 21.6 million (12.0)

- Profit after tax amounted to SEK 14.6 million (17.5)

- Earnings per share were SEK 2.48 (2.98)

- Cash flow from current operations amounted to SEK 72.9 million (46.2)

- All business areas have reported improved results

- The operating profit for 2005 is expected to clearly exceed last year's level. Previous forecasts were that "The operating profit for 2005 is expected to at least equal last year's results." The forecast has therefore been changed.

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