But the fourth quarter was the first in eight when the company had even met analyst expectations.

Still, the results missed analysts expectations of 35 cents a share.

The level of the loss was essentially in line with analyst expectations, and not a surprise.

The company said on Sept. 29 that it would not meet analyst expectations in the current quarter.

Through March 2000, the period when revenues were inflated, the company met analyst expectations.

Sales were $4.22 billion, slightly lower than analyst expectations.

The profit of 2.28 billion kronor, about $337 million, did not meet analyst expectations.

"That is very unusual, and it's also a strong contributor to the change in analysts expectations of earnings."

The latest earnings exceeded analyst expectations of about 38 cents a share.

That total exceeded analyst expectations of $1.21 a share, according to First Call.