Alma Media Corporation Q3 2004 Earnings Report

Alma Media Group reported third-quarter 2004 operating profit of EUR 7.6 million, more than doubling from EUR 3.3 million in Q3 2003, driven by strong performance in Broadcasting and Alpress divisions. Nine-month operating profit reached EUR 28.7 million on net sales of EUR 337.2 million, with notable growth in media sales and classified services offsetting venture capital writedowns.