The Group’s net turnover reached DKK 10,214m against DKK 9,522 million in 2000, corresponding to a growth above 7%. This was the first time the Group’s annual turnover exceeded DKK 10bn – an important milestone in company history.

Profit before tax landed at DKK 618m, down 16% compared to the DKK 739m of record-breaking 2000. In the light of a difficult and unstable year, Group Management views the growth in turnover and the pre-tax result as satisfactory.