BTS Group AB (publ) Interim Report 1 January-30 September 2004

BTS Group AB (publ) Interim Report 1 January-30 September 2004 Strong growth in turnover and result · During the nine-month period, net turnover rose by 32 per cent and amounted to MSEK 154.1 (116.8). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, growth totalled 39 per cent. · Results for the nine-month period: > Operating result amounted to MSEK 23.0 (3.6), corresponding to 15 (3) per cent in operating margin > Result before tax amounted to MSEK 24.0 (5.1) > Result after tax amounted to MSEK 14.9 (3.6) > Earnings per share for the period totalled SEK 2.53 (0.61). · The company has achieved growth and improved profitability during the first nine months through: - A generally improved market situation - BTS' stronger market position and broader range of solutions - More favourable revenue mix - Improved productivity and cost-efficiency measures. · Result for the third quarter: > Net turnover totalled MSEK 46.0 (38.4), corresponding to growth of 20 per cent (27 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates) > Operating result amounted to MSEK 4.0 (2.1), corresponding to 9 (5) per cent in operating margin > Result before tax amounted to MSEK 4.3 (2.6) > Result after tax amounted to MSEK 2.6 (1.7). · The growth in the customer base for the nine-month period was good. New customers acquired during the third quarter include AT&T, Capital One and Motorola. · During the nine-month period, revenue per customer grew by 29 per cent. BTS Group AB is an international consultancy and training company active in the field of business acumen. BTS uses tailor-made computer simulation models to support company managers in implementing change and improving profitability. BTS solutions and services train the entire organisation to analyse and to take decisions centred on the factors that promote growth and profitability. This generates increased emphasis on profitability and market focus, and supports day-to-day decision-making, which in turn leads to tangible, sus-tainable improvements in profits. BTS customers are often leading major companies. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/10/28/20041027BIT22240/wkr0001.pdf The full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/10/28/20041027BIT22240/wkr0010.pdf The full report