sigma ab publ year end report january december 2000 continuing stable growth of 67 in sales with increase 65 operating profit before amortization goodwill ebita strong telecommunications and wireless s three business areas become exchange listed companies teleca epsilon quarterly increased by 53 59 74 78 63 39 60 89 to sek 2 470 m 1 482 excluding spp refund 232 140 after net financial items 41 164 116 including 66 193 per share full tax rose 47 4 52 3 08 18 24 the board directors proposes a dividend 10 0 90 forecast for 2001 significantly improved earnings