ab volvo press information nine months ended september 30 2002 first 2001 net sales sek m 131 203 982 operating income excluding restructuring costs 2 014 413 312 after financial items 1 276 319 755 980 growth 51 per share during most recent 12 period 0 60 70 return on shareholders equity 3 4 improved earnings within trucks in the third quarter as a result of increased deliveries all markets and to positive contribution from synergies was 817 compared with an loss 618 year earlier cash flow negative 9 billion aero affected full by general downturn aviation industry asian continue develop favorably across business areas primarily driven high momentum china lower ce due weak price pressure comments chief executive officer despite
