Data Service has provided data for the first quarter 2002, which saw sales growth of 178% to quota to 34.8 million over the same period in 2001. Very well the gross operating margin (EBITDA) amounted to approximately 6.88 million euros, an increase of 193% and approximately 20% of production value. Positive EBIT came to 2.03 million euro (+109%). Profit before tax amounted to 0.89 million euros, down by 16.8% compared to 1.07 million in the same year just ended, due to the impact of financial charges for purchases during 2001. The consolidated results of the acquisitions made in 2001, not present in the first quarter last year. The net financial position, negative for 39.95 million euros at end-March, is positive in April for 35.6 million euros. “Profit before tax showed a slight decline, impacted the financial costs of the Acquisition Agreement,” said the company management. The title gives a 0.5% share of 51.3 euros.