Interim report, 1 January-30 June 2001
Interim report, 1 January - 30 June 2001 ·Operating income increased by 296 percent to MSEK 36.4 (9.2). ·Profit before restructuring costs and depreciation of goodwillimproved to MSEK -5.5 (-17.9). ·During the first half of 2001, the number of customers increased by 31% to 50,900. ·The merger with Avanza produced Sweden's largest Internet broker with almost 80,000 customers. Results and financial position The Group Profit for the period, prior to restructuring costs and depreciation of goodwill, amounted to MSEK -5.5 (-17.9). The improvement in profits over last year may be primarily