Report on operations in the year ended April 30, 2005
• On April 4, 2005 Elekta acquired IMPAC Medical Systems, transforming Elekta into a comprehensive provider of systems and solutions across the whole spectrum of can-cer care. Acquisition value amounted to USD 257 M (SEK 1,812 M)
• Profit after taxes amounted to SEK 241 M (248). Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 7.67 (7.63).
• Operating profit increased by 14 percent, amounting to SEK 349 M (306) and the operating margin was 11 percent (11).
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 408 M (448).
• Order bookings rose 9 percent to SEK 3,558 M (3,262). At fixed exchange rates order bookings increased 12 percent.
• Net sales increased 9 percent to SEK 3,152 M (2,900). At fixed exchange rates, net sales increased by 13 percent.
• New financial objectives established for the Group, including an objective to achieve an operating margin of 14-16 percent not later than fiscal year 2007/08.
• For the first time in 10 years, the Board is proposing a dividend. In accordance with Elekta’s dividend policy, an ordinary dividend of SEK 1.60 per share is proposed and, in addition, an extraordinary dividend of SEK 5.00 per share.
• Profit after taxes amounted to SEK 241 M (248). Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 7.67 (7.63).
• Operating profit increased by 14 percent, amounting to SEK 349 M (306) and the operating margin was 11 percent (11).
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 408 M (448).
• Order bookings rose 9 percent to SEK 3,558 M (3,262). At fixed exchange rates order bookings increased 12 percent.
• Net sales increased 9 percent to SEK 3,152 M (2,900). At fixed exchange rates, net sales increased by 13 percent.
• New financial objectives established for the Group, including an objective to achieve an operating margin of 14-16 percent not later than fiscal year 2007/08.
• For the first time in 10 years, the Board is proposing a dividend. In accordance with Elekta’s dividend policy, an ordinary dividend of SEK 1.60 per share is proposed and, in addition, an extraordinary dividend of SEK 5.00 per share.
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