publication full year results 2002

Aalberts’ profits increased by more than 7%

• Aalberts Industries achieved a further profit increase in 2001, despite markedly less favourable market conditions
• net profit (before amortisation of goodwill) grew by more than 7% in 2001, to EUR 37.8 million
• cash flow totalled EUR 70.6 million, 15% more than in the previous year
• operating profit came in at EUR 68.9 million, an increase of 16%
• earnings per ordinary share amounted to EUR 1.94, 6% higher than in 2000
• turnover rose to EUR 603.7 million, an increase of 27%
• organic sales growth was approximately 4%.