Good financial results HBG in first half year 2001
- Operating result for first half of 2001: €59 million [+ 40%]
- Forecast organic growth in operating result for 2001 at least 40%
- Net result on ordinary activities for first half: €36 million; net extraordinary income of €14 million
- Net result forecast for 2001 maintained: €90 million
- Revenues for first half: €2.6 billion
- Significant improvement in financial position as at 30 June 2001: capital ratio of 22.7%; year-end 2001 forecast of at least 25%
- Order book of €6.4 billion [year-end 2000: €5.9 billion] at excellent level
