BTS Group AB (publ) Interim Report 1 January - 30 June 2007.Continued Good Growth in Revenues and Earnings STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: BTS BTS - Bug Tracking System Group (STO:BTSB BTSB Blood Transfusion Services Board ) * Net turnover increased during the first half-year by 55 percent and amounted to MSEK MSEK Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein (New York law firm) MSEK Million Swedish Kroner 265.4 (171.5). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, growth was 66 percent. The organic growth for BTS, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 13 percent during the first half-year. * Net turnover increased by 52 percent during the second quarter to MSEK 141.7 (93.5). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, growth was 60 percent. * Earnings for the first half-year: - the operating profit Operating profit (or loss) Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions. operating profit See operating income. before amortization on intangible assets (EBITA EBITA Earnings Before Interest Taxes Amortization ) increased by 40 percent to MSEK 47.6 (34.1) - the operating margin Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: before amortization on intangible assets (EBITA - margin) amounted to 18 (20) percent - the operating profit increased by 30 percent to MSEK 42.4 (32.6) - the operating margin amounted to 16 (19) percent - profit before tax increased by 20 percent to MSEK 39.5 (33.0) - profit after tax increased by 16 percent to MSEK 24.5 (21.1) - earnings per share amounted to SEK SEK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Swedish Krona. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 1.35 (1.19) * Earnings for the second quarter: - the operating profit before amortization on intangible assets (EBITA) increased 41 percent to MSEK 29.5 (20.9) - the operating margin before amortization on intangible assets (EBITA - margin) amounted to 21 (22) percent - the operating profit increased by 34 percent to MSEK 26.9 (20.1) - the operating margin amounted to 19 (21) percent - profit before tax increased by 25 percent to MSEK 25.3 (20.2) - profit after tax amounted to MSEK 15.9 (12.8) * New customers secured during the first half-year included ABN AMRO ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) , Euskaltel, Frees-cale, InBev, Kimberly-Clark, Marsh, Palm Computer, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Sony BMG and Waste Mangement among others. BTS Group AB is an international consultancy and training company active in the field of business acumen. BTS uses tailor-made simulation models to support company managers in implementing change and improving profitability. BTS solutions and services train the entire organization to analyze and to take decisions centered on the factors that promote growth and profitability. This generates increased emphasis on profitability and market focus, and supports day-to-day decision-making, which in turn leads to tangible, sustainable improvements in profits. BTS customers are often leading major companies. This information was brought to you by Cision http://newsroom.cision.com |
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