STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- NeoNet (Stockholm:NEO):
2002 in Summary
-- Transaction revenues amounted to SEK 184.7 m compared to SEK 190.1 m
the previous year. Revenues from electronic trading increased by 10%
to reach SEK 157 m totaling 85% (75%) of transaction revenues for the
year.
-- Trading on exchanges other than Stockholm Stock Exchange increased
to 56% (51%) of the transaction revenues. Revenues from U.S. clients
increased by 25%.
-- The operating earnings before depreciation and net financial items
amounted to SEK 0.4 m (23.3 m). The pre-tax loss was SEK -31.7 m
(3.5 m). The year's results were negatively affected by realized and
unrealized exchange rate losses of SEK -3.2 m (1.9 m) on funds tied up
in foreign currencies.
-- Measures to reduce costs by a net amount of at least SEK 25 m and
to increase the cash flow by at least SEK 35 m on an annual basis were
initiated during the third quarter. Implementation of the program of
measures is not associated with any one-time costs.
-- The consolidated shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 228.1 m
(255.6 m) at the end of the period and the equity/assets ratio to 59%
(31%). The Group's cash in hand, adjusted for items relating to the
settlement of clients' equity transactions, amounted to SEK 164.5 m
(193.1 m at the beginning of the year).
-- Investments totaled SEK 36.9 m (36.0 m), which is equivalent to 20%
(19%) of the transaction revenues.
-- The number of new clients was high, especially in the U.K., the
U.S. and the Nordic countries.
-- A sales and representative office was opened in London.
-- Trading started on the Nasdaq, the Milan Stock Exchange and the
Brussels Stock Exchange. The Oslo Stock Exchange was also connected
electronically to NeoNet's exchange network.
The Fourth Quarter in Summary
-- Revenues amounted to SEK 42.0 m compared to 53.2 m for the same
period the previous year.
-- The operating earnings before net financial items and depreciation
amounted to SEK -0.9 m (3.2 m). The pre-tax loss was SEK -8.9 m
compared to SEK -4.0 m the previous year.
-- 54% of the fourth quarter revenues came from trading on exchanges
other than Stockholm Stock Exchange.
-- Agreements were entered into with Macgregor and Eze Castle to
increase the distribution channels to leading institutions, primarily
in the U.S.
Additional information is available from:
Torvald Bohlin, CEO
Tel.: +46 (0)8 454 1539
torvald.bohlin@neonet.se
Website: www.neonet.biz
Visit the Website to obtain additional financial information. The annual report for 2002 will be available on the Website from April.
Future financial reports:
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