Sardus Interim Report for January-September 2004
Stable earnings trend in Sweden Full-year forecast remains unchanged During the first nine months of the year, Sardus, which is listed on the "A" list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange, had a turnover of MSEK 1,300 (1,264) - an increase of 3 per cent over the corresponding period in the preceding year. The increase in sales is largely attributable to Gourmet Service, which was acquired in October 2003 and contributed MSEK 64 to the sales in-crease. Pre-tax profit for the first nine months of the year amounted to MSEK 60 (70), and profit after tax was MSEK 39 (46).The weaker earnings are