Wed May 9 09:00 am 2007 in category Stock exchange releases
Nokian Tyres plc Stock exchange bulletin 9 May 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
New products and Russia accelerated growth
The Group's net sales were up by 33.8% to EUR 199.9 million (Q1/2006: EUR 149.4 million). Operating profit improved considerably and amounted to EUR 39.0 million (EUR 13.4 million). EPS increased to EUR 0.23 (0.06). Net sales of all profit centres were up, and operating profit improved. In 2007, the company is positioned to achieve strong sales growth and to outperform the year 2006 in line with the previous years.
INTERIM REPORT FOR NOKIAN TYRES PLC
JANUARY - MARCH 2007
New products and Russia accelerated growth
The Group's net sales were up by 33.8% to EUR 199.9 million (Q1/2006: EUR 149.4 million). Operating profit improved considerably and amounted to EUR 39.0 million (EUR 13.4 million). EPS increased to EUR 0.23 (0.06). Net sales of all profit centres were up, and operating profit improved. In 2007, the company is positioned to achieve strong sales growth and to outperform the year 2006 in line with the previous years.