Hartwall-konsernin kasvu ja tuloskehitys jatkuivat vahvana

Article Abstract:

The turnover of Finland's Hartwall Group increased in Jan-Apr 1998 by 28.2% totalling to Fmk 864.8mn (US$ 157mn). The net profit amounted to Fmk 150mn, with an increase of 103%. Profit before extraordinary items and taxes increased 107% to Fmk 144mn. Earnings per share amounted to Fmk1.23 (Fmk 0.63). The Group reached and partially exceeded the economic goals set for the first third of the year 1998. Domestic profitability improved considerably from 1997 as estimated. The total market share in Finland was 50.3% with a decrease of 4.3 percentage points. The Group's total sales volume increased in 1-4/1998 by 21.8% totalling at 240.2mn liters. The increase was due to a holding company Baltic Beverages Holding (BBH) which reported an increase of 72% in sales. The BBH growth and profitability development continued to improve and new capacity was taken into use both in Russia and Ukraine. Also in the Baltic states growth has been strong. The Group profitability development is estimated to remain positive for the remainder of the financial year.

Comment:

Estimates profitability development to remain positive for remainder of financial year 1998

Beer & Other Malt Beverages, Breweries, Malt beverages, Hartwall Group

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Matkapuheluiden v litt j t ryhtyiv t taisteluun j lleenmyyjist

Article Abstract:

According to Finnish Radiolinja, the retailers of mobile phone services will chain in future as in other fields. National chains will be backed by operators and can buy the goods in large batches. At the moment Radiolinja has thousand retailers some of which sell also Sonera subscriptions. Sonera subscriptions have 1,500 retailers and they have not wanted to tie the sellers to one camp. Competition between operators has not reduced significantly the prices of gsm calls in Finland. Competition may tighten if the so called city phones become more popular and the mobile phone becomes an extension of the home phone. Competition should remain tight. Radiolinja believes that in 3-4 years 80% of Finns will own a mobile phone. It will for example become a quality of a car.

Comment:

Finland: According to Finnish Radiolinja, the retailers of mobile phone services will chain in future as in other fields

Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores, Telephone Stores

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Teurasel inten olot heikentyneet Suomessa EU-j senyyden aikana

Article Abstract:

The conditions of animals to be slaughtered have deteriorated in Finland during the EU membership. For example ever larger share of pigs and cattle to be slaughtered are disqualified as unfit for human nutrition. Part of the increase is due to more strict regulations but there are also problems in animal treatment. For pigs the deterioration is suspected to be due to the increase in the size of pig farms. The animals are no longer considered separate animals but animal units. Additionally, the worse financial situation of farmers affects the treatment of animals. The rules for obtaining EU subsidy are often more important than the concern for the condition of the animals.

Comment:

Finland: Conditions of animals to be slaughtered have deteriorated in Finland during the country's membership in European Union

Cattle Ranching and Farming, Livestock Farms

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