Getinge AB Financial Statement 2002

GETINGE AB FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2002 * The profit before tax climbed by 25% in Q4 to SEK 405.0 million (324.6 m) * The profit before tax for the full year was SEK 875.6 million (750.4 m) * Positive earnings trend continues for Infection Control * All business areas strengthened their operating margins in the quarter * Net sales reached SEK 8,640.1 million (8,148.2 m) * Orders received amounted to SEK 8,772.9 million (8,375.7 m) * The cash flow continued to be strong * Proposal to raise dividend to SEK 4.25 per share (3.75) * Good earnings outlook continues ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/01/27/20030127BIT00020/wkr0001.doc Full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/01/27/20030127BIT00020/wkr0002.pdf Full report