Roche reports six month financials

Roche (SWX:ROCZ) reported CHF1.8 billion ($1.2 billion) in net income for the first six months of 2002, a 28% reduction compared to the same period last year. The company attributed the lower figure to decreased values of equity investments and higher taxes. Sales for the first half increased 2% (6% in local currencies) to CHF14.7 billion ($10 billion) from CHF14.5 billion in the first half of 2001. ...