Flat sales for Astra's medical devices sector in 1996
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Swedish pharmaceutical company Astra reported flat sales growth to SKr 604 million ($90 million) in its medical devices sector in the year ended December 31st, 1996. This represents a 7% increase when expressed in constant exchange rates. Total group turnover was SKr 38,988 million, up 9%, while net profits rose 8% to SKr 9,449 million.