MACINTOSH RESULTS

[BIZ: Maastricht, March 19]
Macintosh reports its operating result for 2008 as EUR 2.5m – a solid H2 result. Further issues were:

• Difficult retail market.
• Turnover up EUR 266.2m to EUR 1,186.5m thanks to the acquisition of Brantano and growth at Living. All sectors improved turnover in H2.
• Operating result from EUR 66.9m to EUR 54.1m, mainly due to weak H1.
• Net profit from EUR 47.5m to EUR 31.3m, due in part to the financing costs for the acquisition of Brantano.
• Dividend: EUR 0.55 per share; option for distribution in cash or in shares.
• No announcements on expected development of turnover and result in 2009.

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http://www.macintosh.nl/