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2007-08-07 08:00:00 CEST 2007-08-07 08:00:00 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Suomen Terveystalo Oyj - Company AnnouncementSuomen Terveystalo´s turnover increased as expected in the first half of the year, operating profit (EBIT) was lower than in the same period last yearGroup turnover of Suomen Terveystalo Oyj increased in January-June 2007 by more than 35 percent to approximately EUR 57 million (EUR 42.2 million in January-June 2006). According to preliminary accounts, the January - June 2007 Group operating profit (EBIT) fell behind of that of the previous year´s comparison period and was approximately EUR 2.8 million (EUR 3.8 million in January-June 2006). Group turnover continued its strong growth during April and May in 2007. In June, the periodical drop in outpatient visits was bigger than expected and generated lower turnover than expected. Smaller turnover in June combined with the throughout the whole second quarter continued strong development of Group clinic network, start-up of the nationwide customer Call Center and the development of IT systems and Group functions resulted in a lower Group operating profit in April-June than in the same period last year. The whole year Group operating profit in 2007 is still expected to be at least at the same level as in 2006 as stated in the current year´s first interim report that was published on May 15, 2007. Suomen Terveystalo will publish its interim report of the period January 1 - June 30, 2007 on August 14, 2007. Suomen Terveystalo Oyj Board of Directors More information: Suomen Terveystalo Oyj, CEO Martti Kiuru, tel. +358 9 2310 6100 Suomen Terveystalo Oyj, CFO Timo Leinonen, tel. +358 400 790 073 Suomen Terveystalo in brief: Suomen Terveystalo, which has 100 offices across Finland, is Finland's largest comprehensive healthcare clinics and hospitals chain. The company offers healthcare, occupational healthcare and medical treatment services to private persons, corporations and communities. The company that was founded in 2001 has strongly grown throughout its history. In 2006, the turnover was MEUR 88.9 and operative profit MEUR 5.1. The company has about 1.750 practising doctors and some 50 other health care professionals. At the end of March 2007 the company employed 1,335 people. Suomen Terveystalo's share (SUT1V) is listed in the Helsinki Stock Exchange. www.terveystalo.com DISTRIBUTION The Helsinki Stock Exchange Main Media |
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