High order bookings propelled Swedish PACS vendor and digital mammography developer Sectra of Linköping to greater revenues and profits in fiscal 2008.
For the year (end-March 31), net sales increased 10% to $124 million (U.S.), compared with $112.5 million in fiscal 2007. The company's profit climbed 14% to $13.3 million for the 12-month period, compared with $11.7 million in the previous year.
Sectra's order bookings rose 48% to $169 million during fiscal 2008, compared with $114 million for 2007. International expansion continued, with markets outside Sweden now accounting for 67% of Sectra's sales. The company's area of greatest growth is in the U.S. market.
Fourth-quarter net sales rose 9% to $37.5 million, compared with $34.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Profit totaled $7 million, compared with $3.9 million in the previous fourth quarter.
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