voestalpine posts new record figures in 1st half BY 2004/05
In 1H 2004/05 (April 1 to September 30, 2004) voestalpine substantially increased both sales and profits and achieved the highest half-year-result ever in group's history.
Key figures of voestalpine group
| (acc. IFRS; in EURm) | 1H 2004/05 | 1H 2003/04 | Change |
| 1.4. - 30.09.2004 | 1.4. - 30.09.2003 | in % | |
| Turnover | 2,734.5 | 2,263.2 | +20.8 |
| EBITD | 333.5 | 292.1 | +14.2 |
| EBITD-margin | 12.2 | 12.9 | |
| EBIT | 187.1 | 146.8 | +27.5 |
| EBIT-margin | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| EBT | 166.4 | 137.5 | +21.0 |
| Net Income | 105.8 | 87.4 | +21.1 |
| EPS (in EUR) | 2.7 | 2.2 | +22.7 |
More information on the 1st half result is available on our website www.voestalpine.com or contact our Investor Relations +43 70 6585-9949.
15 November 2004
