Handelsbanken's interim report January - March 1999

Handelsbanken's interim report January - March 1999 Summary * The Handelsbanken Group result was SEK 2.2 billion, an increase of - 35 % compared with the fourth quarter 1998 - 12 % compared with the first quarter 1998 excluding items affecting comparability * Net interest income rose by 2 % * Net commission income rose by 11 % * Expenses - increased by 3 % compared with the first quarter 1998, but - decreased by 11 % compared with the fourth quarter 1998 * Loan losses still at low level 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/04/26/19990426BIT00570/bit0001.doc The full report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/04/26/19990426BIT00570/bit0002.pdf The full report