publication full year results 2004
2004 excellent year thanks to growth of market share and introduction of innovative products; 27% rise in net profit, organic growth in turnover 7%
highlights
- turnover increases 14% of which 7% organic
- net profit rises by 27% to eur 68.4 million (7.6% of turnover)
- earnings per share of eur 2.82, an increase of 25%
- cash flow (net profit plus depreciation) reaches eur 110.2 million (up 16%)
- dividend goes up 25% to eur 0.70
- capital base increases to 34.2% of total assets (2003: 32.7%)
- strong position is US Flow Control market
- growth in market shares in both Western and Eastern Europe

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Jeannette Zuidema
executive assistant