Interim Report, 1st January - 30th June 2004
Interim Report, 1st January - 30th June 2004 [Removed Graphic] New Boliden reports a record result for the first six months of 2004 Comparison between the first six months of 2004 and 2003 · Net sales increased to SEK 9,045 million (SEK 4,636 m). · The operating result increased to SEK 831 million (SEK 210 m). · The result after financial items improved to SEK 614 million (SEK 69 m). · The net result increased to SEK 546 million (SEK 169 m). · Earnings per share increased to SEK 2.36 (SEK 1.59). · Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 910 million (SEK 336 m). · The debt/equity