VARNAMO, Sweden, Aug. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Finnveden:
. Order bookings increased 14 % to SEK 2,708 M.
. Net sales amounted to SEK 2,544 M (2,429) for the first six months and to SEK 1,272 M (1,210) for the second quarter.
. Operating income amounted to SEK 183 M (113) for the first six months and to SEK 91 M (54) for the second quarter.
. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 159 M (75) for the first six months and to SEK 79 M (38) for the second quarter.
. Profit after tax amounted to SEK 112 M (54) for the first six months and to SEK 57 M (27) for the second quarter.
. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.22 (2.03).
. New orders during the first half of the year will increase sales by SEK 1,000 M within a three-year period.
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