Semi-annual report January 1-June 30 1998
Semi-annual report January 1-June 30 1998 Strong first six months for Micronic Laser Systems Micronic Laser Systems' sales increased by 43 per cent from MSEK 98 to MSEK 141, mainly due to volume growth. Profit after financial items increased by MSEK 18, and amounted to MSEK 36. The order book at June 30 was worth MSEK 159. "We turned a nice profit during the period, but the order intake is still weak due to the financial crisis in Asia," says Staffan Junel, President & CEO of Micronic. Our customers in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, which are important markets for the company, have been