The Lutsk Automobile Plant, which is part of the "Bohdan" corporation, received a net profit of UAH 4.1 million in the first half of this year. \nAccording to "Interfax-Ukraine", the volume of production in the first half of this year increased almost twofold compared to the same period of 2004 – to UAH 396.02 million. \nDuring this time, 12,261 VAZ automobiles rolled off the enterprise's assembly line – 16% more than in January-June 2004. "LuAZ" contributions to the local budget amounted to UAH 1.57 million, to the state budget – UAH 1.62 million, to the Pension Fund – UAH 7.6 million, VAT payments to customs authorities – UAH 31.8 million. Overall, during this period the plant paid about UAH 43 million in taxes and fees. \n