YIT?S INTERIM REPORT, JAN. 1 - SEPT. 30, 2005: STRONG EARNINGS GROWTH CONTINUES
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE NOV. 4, 2005 at 8:00YITS INTERIM REPORT, JAN. 1 - SEPT. 30, 2005: STRONG EARNINGS GROWTH CONTINUESProfit before taxes up 39 per centAll the business segments improved their operating profit and profitability. Operating profit grew by 32 per cent on the previous year and was EUR 162.0 million (1-9/2004: EUR 122.8 million). The operating profit margin was 7.5 per cent (6.0%). Profit before taxes grew by 39 per cent to EUR 153.6 million (EUR 110.3 million).Return on investment at the end of the 12-month period ending at the conclusion of the review period was 23.7