2008-05-27
Bisnode Interim Report Q1 2008
Continued expansion in Europe.
January-March 2008
- Revenue amounted to SEK 1,122 million (858).
- Operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 145 million (166), or SEK 129 million (100) excluding capital gains.
- Operating margin (EBITA) was 12.6 per cent (17.8), or 11.5 per cent (11.7) excluding capital gains.
- Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 33 million (54).
Key events
- Acquisition of Credita, a provider of credit and risk information in Switzerland, and Svenska Nyhetsbrev, a supplier of industry-specific news and business information.
- Sale of minority holding in Polopoly.
- Bisnode carried out a refinancing.
- Lars Save left the post of President and CEO on 4 February 2008. After the end of the period, Johan Wall was appointed as his successor.