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Bisnode (STO:BISON) Bisnode Business Information Group AB
January - September 2008
* Revenue amounted to SEK 3,312 million (2,764). * Operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 434 million (479), or SEK 394 (390) excluding capital gains. * Operating margin (EBITA) was 12.8 per cent (16.6), or 11.9 per cent (14.1) excluding capital gains. * Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 218 million (282).
Key events
* Johan Wall took over as Bisnode's new President and CEO on 15 September. * Continued expansion through acquisitions in Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany. * Restructuring and consolidation process started to increase the focus on Bisnode's core business. * Refinancing of the Group completed.
Key events after the end of the period
* Negotiations for a transitional agreement regarding handling of SPAR services as of 1 January 2009 are underway and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
For further information, please contact: Johan Wall, President & CEO Telephone: +46 8-558 059 31, Mobile: +46 705-54 18 00, E-mail: johan.wall@bisnode.com