CLINICAL healthcare company Trinity Biotech reports first quarter results on Wednesday. The Bray-based company saw pre-tax profits rise to $8 million (€6.25m) last year, up from $5.7min 2002.

Trinity Biotech, the Co Wicklow-based maker of medical test kits, has bought the assets of Adaltis US for $3.5m (€2.93m) in cash.