Getinge Group Q4 Report 2007
Reporting period January – December• Orders received increased by 24.1% to SEK 16,519 million (13,316)• Net sales increased by 26.5% to SEK 16,445 million (13,001)• Profit before tax amounted to SEK 1,775 million (1,728)• Net profit amounted to SEK 1,261 million (1,259)• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 6.24 (6.21)• Dividend per share proposed at SEK 2.40 (2.20)• Acquisition of Boston Scientific’s cardio and vascular surgery divisions• The Board of Getinge AB proposes a new share issue of approximately SEK 1,500 million for financing and continued expansion.• New financial