ETTEPLAN OYJ: PROFITS FROM THE THIRD QUARTER LOWER THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR
Stock exchange release – Published: 21.10.2005 15:30:00
PROFITS FROM THE THIRD QUARTER LOWER THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR Etteplan Oyj's revenues has grown significantly in the third quarter but the net profit for the financial period 1 January - 30 September 2005 will be lower than the previous year. The operating profit for the financial period 1 January - 30 September 2005 is estimated to remain slightly over one million euros from the previous year. The operating profit in the comparison period in 2004 was EUR 3,6 million. The weakening of the result in the third quarter was mainly due to problems in the operations in Central Europe which were stated in the interim report for the second quarter as well as due to start-up delays in new projects after the holiday season. Etteplan Oyj will publish the interim report for 1 January - 30 September on Wednesday 2.11.2005. Hollola, 21 October, 2005 ETTEPLAN OYJ Board of Directors For additional information, contact CEO Heikki Hornborg, tel. +358 400 873 063. DISTRIBUTION Helsinki Exchanges www.etteplan.com