In Q2 2019, net sales increased by 16% to SEK 120.7 billion (103.6). Adjusted for currency movements, net sales increased by 11%.
The adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 15,105 M (11,519), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 12.5% (11.1).
The reported operating income amounted to SEK 15,105 M (12,337).
Currency movements had a positive impact on operating income of SEK 1,004 M.
Diluted earnings per share rose to SEK 5.47 (4.53).
Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 13,867 M (8,322).
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AB Volvo is the leading European truck maker and No. 3 worldwide. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- sales of trucks (66.3%): 246,272 vehicles sold in 2023 (names Volvo, Renault, Eicher and Mack);
- sales of construction equipment (18.7%): excavators, loaders, backhoes, hydraulic shovels, graders, dump trucks, etc.;
- financial services (4.3%);
- bus and chassis sales (4%): world's No. 2 largest manufacturer;
- sales of parts, control systems, and marine and industrial motors (3.7%): for commerce and cruise ships and for industrial applications (irrigation units, lifting trucks, electrical generators, etc.);
- other (3%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Europe (42.8%), North America (29.8%), Asia (12%), South America (8.9%), Africa and Oceania (6.5%).