Georg Fischer sees H2 matching strong first half

BAD RAGAZ, Switzerland, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Swiss engineer Georg Fischer repeated on Friday its forecast that 2004 second-half results would meet those posted in the first six months as market conditions remained favourable.

"The market environment remains positive," finance head Roland Abt said at an investors conference organised by Pictet brokerage Helvea. "There is some slowdown in the growth rates, but that's what you see everywhere."

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