OSLO, Norway, Aug. 8, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Enclosed to www.ose.no and www.orkla.com please find quarterly report, spreadsheets and presentation.
Key figures Q202 (NOKm, Q201 in parentheses):
Revenues 11,173 (11,534)
EBITA excl. other revenues and expenses 1,113 (1,164) Portfolio gains 41 (264) Profit before tax 1,078 (1,486)
Highlights
-- Currencyadjusted revenues and EBITA 2% -- Mixed picture for Industry division -- Portfolio return YTD 0.7% -- Strong cash flow due to reduced working capital
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