ASPOCOMP GROUP OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE June, 17 2005 at 4:40 PMASPOCOMP GROUP’S GUIDANCE FOR Q2 OUTLOOK
Aspocomp estimates that the Q2 2005 net sales will be more than 10% lower than
the Q1 2005 net sales. The reason for decreased sales is mainly the present
product mix of Aspocomp’s Finnish PCB and Modules plants and lower delivery
volumes compared to Q1 2005. EPS will be negative as guided earlier.Group net sales is estimated to increase during the second half of the year
compared to first half of the year but the annual net sales will be lower than
last year and EPS will be clearly negative.For further information, please contact CEO Maija-Liisa Friman,
tel. +358 400 488 932.ASPOCOMP GROUP OYJ
Maija-Liisa Friman
President and CEOAspocomp: Innovative interconnection solutions for the electronics industry
The Aspocomp Group offers and develops innovative interconnection solutions for
the electronics industry in close cooperation with its customers. We hold a
strong and recognised position as a supplier of mobile data terminal equipment
components and we aim to further strengthen our position as a supplier to the
automotive industry and data communications networks. We offer our global
customers a fast road to mass production through flexible and cost-effective
adaptation of new technologies, to which our balanced production structure in
Europe and Asia is well adapted.We strive to offer solutions to our customers that enable increased flexibility
in their own product development. Our belief is that this advantage will bear
increasing significance for our customers as end product lifecycles continue to
shorten.The Aspocomp Group’s production facilities are located close to its customers in
Finland, China and Thailand. In 2004 Group turnover stood at around 200 million
euros with a staff of some 3,500.Distribution:
The Helsinki Stock Exchange
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