The net sales of the Aspo Group totaled EUR 44.5 million (EUR 41.9 million). The operating profit for the period was EUR 2.2 million (EUR 4.0 million including EUR 1.5 million in non-recurring items) and the profit before taxes and minority interest EUR 1.9 million (EUR 3.8 million). Earnings per share were EUR 0.17 (EUR 0.35). The Group's annual net sales are expected to rise by 10-20% and the operating profit should reach last year's level.
This interim report is prepared in accordance with the IFRS recognition and measurement principles. Aspo adopted IFRS at the beginning of 2005. The principal changes and impact on the 2004 income statement and balance sheet were described in the release published on April 27, 2005. All figures are unaudited.
ASPO Plc
Gustav Nyberg Dick Blomqvist
CEO CFO
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