FAGERSTA, Sweden, Aug. 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- SecoTools:
-- Sales for the quarter rose 14 percent at fixed exchange rates
compared with the preceding year.
-- The operating margin for the quarter was 20.9 percent (16.6).
-- Kai Warn was appointed President and CEO.
-- Sales for the year were SEK 2,158 M (2,012).
-- Profit after tax for the year was SEK 285 M (245).
-- Earnings per share for the year were SEK 9.90 (8.50).
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