Sales of Sectra's medical systems continue to increase internationally. Order bookings in markets outside Scandinavia rose during the first six months by 77 per cent compared with the year-earlier period.

Sales of Sectra's medical systems continue to increase internationally. Order bookings in markets outside Scandinavia rose during the first six months by 77 per cent compared with the year-earlier period. During the period, yet another of the largest healthcare providers in the US, ProMedica Health System, signed a multi-year service agreement with Sectra.

"We continue to strengthen our position in key markets, particularly in North America," says Jan-Olof Brüer, CEO and President of Sectra AB. "This success is confirmed by the fact that several of the largest healthcare providers in the US have entrusted us to supply them with radiology imaging systems."

The Secure Communications Systems business area experienced positive growth during the first six months. Net sales increased by 39.4 per cent compared with the corresponding period in the preceding year.

"The development efforts and efficiency enhancements we have implemented are now bearing fruit. We have received renewed confidence from both Swedish and European authorities and defense organizations to deliver advanced crypto systems," says Jan-Olof Brüer.

Sectra's net sales during the second quarter rose 9.6 per cent to SEK 179.2 million (163.5). Profit after financial items increased 25.6 per cent to SEK 19.6 million (15.6), which corresponds to a profit margin of 10.9 per cent (9.5). Order bookings were up 33.6per cent during the quarter to SEK 193.0 million (144.5).

Sectra's net sales for the first half of the year increased by 10.3 per cent to SEK 329.1 million (298.4) compared with the year-earlier period. Profit after financial items rose 11.7 per cent to SEK 23.0 million (20.6), which corresponds to a profit margin of 7.0 per cent (6.9). Order bookings increased 64.2 per cent to SEK 399.4 (243.3).