COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 31, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Copenhagen Airports A/S:
-- Consolidated profit before tax amounted to DKK 412.3 million, which was at the upper end of the forecast. The profit was DKK 36.2 million lower than in the same period of 2001. -- In spite of lower traffic revenue, the parent company's operating profit was DKK 10.6 million higher than in the same period of 2001 owing to increased concession revenue. -- Results from the hotel operation were slightly lower than in the same period of 2001. -- As expected, the contribution to profit from Newcastle International Airport fell by DKK 44.9 million compared with the figure in 2001. -- The forecast that pretax profit for 2002 will be slightly above pretax profit for 2001 is retained. -- The Board of Directors has passed a resolution to buy back up to 10% of the company's share capital in the market in an ongoing process until March 27, 2003.
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Copenhagen Airports A/S P.O. Box 74 Lufthavnsboulevarden 6 DK2770, Kastrup Tel. 45 3231 3231 Fax 45 3231 3132 Company reg. no. (CVR) 14 70 72 85