Optimus posts zl. 7.9 mln in net losses in first half blaming it on restructuring

According to preliminary assessments computer manufacturer Optimus S.A. registered zl. 7.895 million in net loss in the first half of the year. Yesterday the company posted its sales figures for the first half of 2000, which rose by 4.5% compared to the same period last year to zl. 275.598 million. However, the company also lost zl. 11.144 million in operation revenues from a zl. 7.5 million operating profit last year. The company maintains the loss is due to ongoing restructuring within the capital group, internet and capacity investments. Optimus executives believe computer sales are still profitable. The company sold 39,489 computers up 3.9% from last year. "We believe the figures in the second half will improve. We are signing serious contracts, and expect the costs to drop. We will continue looking for business partners for Onet [portal]," said Optimus president Dariusz Debski. (Rzczepospolita, page B2) P.S.