Ericsson vs. Alcatel

STOCK EXCHANGE TICKER SYMBOL
ERICY
ALA
STOCK OVERVIEW
Current value
30.56 $
Current value
15.78 $
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal year ended 12/31/03, revenues fell 19%, Net loss
decreased 43% to EUR 1.178 billion. Results reflect
lower volume of mobile and fixed network systems.
Net loss reflected lower operating profit margins
Fiscal year ended 12/31/03, net sale fell 24% to EUR
12.51 billion. Net loss fell 85% to EUR 1.72 billion.
Revenues reflect sales declines across all businesses and
all geographic markets. Net losses were offset by
improved gross margins and fewer operating expenses. 11