BCV Group in Q3 2004

BCV Group's financial results at 30 September 2004 confirm positive first-half trends and Management's forecast of a sharp rise in full-year profit (unaudited figures).

BCV Group's unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2004 confirm the positive trends observed in the first half, and point to an excellent showing for the full financial year. Increased revenues in the Group’s core businesses combined with stringent cost control offset the revenue shortfalls related to divestments and withdrawals in non-core areas. Gross profit held steady at CHF 298.9 million.

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Paul Coudret, Press Relations
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