2010-05-06

Bisnode Interim report January-March 2010


January-March

  • Revenue of SEK 1,162 million (1,244)
  • Operating profit (EBITA) of SEK 139 million (147)
  • Operating margin (EBITA) of 12.0 per cent (11.8)
  • Cash flow from operating activities of SEK 150 million (165)

Key events

  • Weak revenue growth in a still challenging market situation
  • Continued healthy profitability, improved operating margin and strong cash flow as an effect of good cost control 
  • Market position reinforced in France through the acquisition of Directinet, a leading supplier of online direct marketing solutions

Events after the balance sheet date

  • Bilfakta, Sweden’s largest database of automotive information, was acquired and integrated with the subsidiary InfoTorg
  • The Norwegian IT supplier Office Team was divested in line with Bisnode’s strategy to focus on the core business
  • Part of operations offering information logistics in PAR divested

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Johan Wall, President & CEO
Telephone: +46 8-558 059 31
Mobile: +46 705-54 18 00
E-mail: johan.wall@bisnode.com

Fredrik Åkerman, CFO
Telephone: +46 8-558 059 35
Mobile: +46 704-15 23 65
E-mail: fredrik.akerman@bisnode.com