Key figures of Itella Group |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
Net sales, MEUR |
1,688.3 |
1,550.6 |
1,348.2 |
Operating profit (EBIT), MEUR |
101.8 |
89.0 |
97.8 |
EBIT margin, % |
6.0 |
5.7 |
7.3 |
Comparable operating profit, MEUR |
101.8 |
90.9 |
86.2 |
Profit before tax, MEUR |
109.5 |
94.4 |
103.7 |
Return on equity, % |
11.1 |
10.1 |
10.0 |
Return on investment, % |
15.6 |
14.1 |
15.4 |
Equity ratio,% |
65.9 |
65.1 |
63.5 |
Gearing, % |
-36.4 |
-32.1 |
-34.3 |
Personnel in average |
25,623 |
25,294 |
24,624 |
Capital expenditure, MEUR |
94.2 |
69.5 |
143.0 |
Dividends, MEUR |
39.0 *) |
27.0 |
43.0 |
*) Board of Directors' proposal |
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“All of our markets saw exceptionally favourable economic conditions in 2007. This was also reflected in Itella’s operations – we succeeded in the markets, growing both organically and through acquisitions. As a result of the steps taken to increase our productivity, relative profitability remained stable, something with which we can be satisfied during a period of strong expansion and investment.
Key tasks for 2008 include the improvement of productivity to compensate for the sharp rise in labour and fuel costs. Major investments in the development of mail delivery are progressing in Finland. Acquisitions will be continued in line with our strategy.”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Jukka Alho, President and CEO, tel. +358 20 451 5600
Tuija Soanjärvi, CFO, tel. +358 20 45 20907
www.itella.com/group
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