SANDVIKEN, Sweden, Aug. 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sandvik:
-- Profit after financial items rose 27% to SEK 2,235 M.
-- Order intake increased 22%* to SEK 17,371 M.
-- Invoiced sales rose 17%* to SEK 16,150 M.
-- Net profit for the period increased 21% to SEK 1 608 M.
-- Earnings per share rose 23% to SEK 6.10. Pro forma after redemption:
SEK 6.25, +26%.
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