* Profit for the period January-September was SEK 20.7 million
(46.8). Adjusted for non-recurring items, the profit was
substantially unchanged.
* Positive earnings trend for most segments during the quarter.
* Poor performance in the US due to temporary closure of the Erwin
facility. The facility will be brought back into operation
towards the end of the fourth quarter.
* The consulting company ALARA Engineering AB was acquired after
the close of the reporting period.
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| | July-| July-| January-| January-| Full|
| |September|September|September|September| year|
| | 2008| 2007| 2008| 2007| 2007|
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Net sales, SEK million | 274.2| 325.1| 964.8| 944.1|1,314.7|
| | | | | | |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Operating profit, SEK | -4.4| 8.8| 20.7| 46.8| 62.1|
|million | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Profit after tax, SEK | -3.7| 4.6| 8.4| 34.2| 47.2|
|million | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Profit per share after | -0.31| 0.58| 0.68| 4.18| 5.65|
|tax, SEK | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Equity per share, SEK | 70.28| 68.30| 70.28| 68.30| 69.58|
| | | | | | |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+-------|
|Equity-assets ratio, % | 42.3| 43.3| 42.3| 43.3| 42.5|
| | | | | | |
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For further information please contact:
Magnus Groth, President and CEO, cell phone +46 709 67 70 86 between
2:30 PM and 3:00 PM, CET.
The interim report will be presented at a telephone conference call
according to earlier distributed invitation at 3:30 PM today.
Please read the full interim report in the attached file.
Facts about Studsvik
Studsvik offers a range of advanced technical services to the
international nuclear power industry in such areas as waste
treatment, decommissioning, engineering & services, and operating
efficiency. The company has 60 years experience of nuclear technology
and radiological services. Studsvik is a leading supplier on a
rapidly expanding market. The business is conducted through five
segments: Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, USA and Global Services.
Studsvik has 1,200 employees in 7 countries and the company's shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
Studsvik's Interim Report for January-September 2008
| Source: Studsvik AB