Skanska's Six-Month Report January - June 2000

Skanska showed a strong improvement in earnings. Growth in the operating income of the Group’s core business was 165 percent.
Claes Björk, President and CEO of Skanska, commented on the Six-Month Report: “Our report shows continued growth and improvement in earnings. Our focus on value-adding activities in construction and project development and a higher turnover rate for completed projects, coupled with global expansion, are yielding results. The acquisitions we have completed during the year will further strengthen our market position.