euro adhoc: AvW INVEST AG
Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements
Results for the first quarter of 2002 (E)
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Results for the first quarter of 2002
The expected improvement in the economic situation of the AvW Group has led to a significant increase in operating income in the financial services business, so that in comparison with the same period during the previous year, the operating profit, profit on ordinary activities and net income over the period have all increased significantly, and operating expenses have been reduced. AvW INVEST AG prepares its accounts in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS).
in EUR million 1-3/2002 1-3/2001* Operating income 1.483 0.842 Operating profit 1.113 0.440 Profit on ordinary activities before tax 0.605 0.060 Net income over the period 0.386 0.030 Operating expenses 0.319 0.359
*new presentation according to IAS
During the first quarter of 2002, the Group realised significantly more income within its core business operation of financial services. Proceeds from our core financial services business totalled EUR 1.296 million. Equity investment business has been further expanded, via investments in fundamentally good, listed Austian companies. Slight growth was reported in the real estate business.
Outlook The progress in financial services business is above average, so that we can expect good operating income within our core operation. In real estate, negotiations are in progress on a major forestry project and a residential and rented building. AvW expects final contracts to be signed this year. The entire quarterly report of AvW INVEST AG for the first quarter of 2002 is available at www.avw.at.
end of announcement euro adhoc 22.05.2002
Further inquiry note:
Frau Helga Caldera
Branche: Financial & Business Services
ISIN: AT0000930409
WKN: 093040
Börsen: Baden-Württembergische Wertpapierbörse, Deutsche
Börse AG Frankfurt, Wiener Börse AG