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News Release from: Kontron UK
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 05 May 2006

Record quarter for Kontron

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Kontron generated sales of Eur 86.6 million in the first quarter of 2006, a gain of 39% over the same period last year (Eur 62.3 million).

Kontron generated sales of Eur 86.6 million in the first quarter of 2006, a gain of 39% over the same period last year (Eur 62.3 million) Orders on hand, which had already reached a record level on 31st December 2005, at a total of Eur 151 million, once again set a new record in company history at Eur 176 million

Order entry in the first quarter amounted to Eur 112 million by comparison with just under Eur 70 million in the prior year period.

This represents a gain of 60%.

In the first quarter, operating earnings (EBIT) rose by a disproportionate measure against sales growth, by 45% to Eur 5.1 million, over Eur 3.5 million in the same period last year.

Surplus for the period increased accordingly to Eur 3.4 million over Eur 2.6 million in the first quarter of 2005.

Operating cash flow, which was recorded at Eur -2.6 million in the same period last year, rose to Eur 5.4 million.

This boosted net liquidity in the first quarter by Eur 3.7 million to Eur 17.7 million, while the cash and liquid funds position rose to Eur 56.5 million.

Kontron management confirmed the forecast of achieving a minimum of 10% sales growth, and even stronger earnings (EBIT) growth in the 2006 business year.

In this context, the corporation intends to fully concentrate on organic growth and increase liquidity, without any further acquisitions. Request free introductory details about products from Kontron UK ...

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