LUND, Sweden, August 19, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) Anoto Group AB:
* Sales increased by 21 % to SEK 99 million (82), of which SEK 23
million (30) is attributable to the second quarter. Gross margin for
the period was 45,8 % (29,0 %), of which 74,2 % (31,0 %) in the second
quarter. The improved gross margin is due to a larger part being
contributed by income generated by licenses and development. The
margin improved from SEK 24 million to 45 million.
* Pre-tax loss before depreciation and amortisation amounted to
SEK -91 million (-204), of which SEK -53 million (-101) is
attributable to the second quarter. Increased revenues,
improved margin and significantly lowered costs indicate an
improvement in comparison with the corresponding period the previous
year.
* Earnings per share amounted to -1,38 (-2,95) of which -0,86
(-1,47) in the second quarter.
* Christer Fahraeus and Orjan Johansson have changed positions within
Anoto Group
* Anoto Group has decided on a new share issue in an approximate
amount of SEK 144 million directed at the Company's strategic
partners Logitech and Hitachi Maxell.
* C Technologies plans to undertake a major reconstruction of the
company and aims to focus only on technology sales of ASIC chips,
C-Pen sales and technology sales of C-Pen.
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