Third quarter (1 October -
- Net sales increased by 7 percent and amounted to
SEK 4,960 million (4,653). - Operating profit before amortisation of intangible non-current assets (EBITA) increased by 7 percent and amounted to
SEK 674 million (630) corresponding to an EBITA margin of 13.6 percent (13.5). - Operating profit increased by 5 percent and amounted to
SEK 564 million (536) corresponding to an operating margin of 11.4 percent (11.5). - Profit after tax increased by 4 percent and amounted to
SEK 401 million (387) and earnings per share before/after dilution amounted toSEK 1.45 (1.40).
Period (1 April -
- Net sales increased by 11 percent and amounted to
SEK 14,928 million (13,447). - Operating profit before amortisation of intangible non-current assets (EBITA) increased by 18 percent and amounted to
SEK 2,097 million (1,782) corresponding to an EBITA margin of 14.0 percent (13.3). - Operating profit increased by 18 percent and amounted to
SEK 1,777 million (1,507) corresponding to an operating margin of 11.9 percent (11.2). - Profit after tax increased by 13 percent and amounted to
SEK 1,240 million (1,093) and earnings per share before/after dilution amounted toSEK 4.45 (3.90). For the latest twelve month period earnings per share before dilution amounted toSEK 6.10 (5.10) and after dilution toSEK 6.10 (5.05). - Return on working capital (P/WC) amounted to 68 percent (65).
- Return on equity amounted to 29 percent (31) and the equity ratio amounted to 38 percent (35).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to
SEK 1,894 million (1,100). For the latest twelve month period, cash flow per share from operating activities amounted toSEK 10.05 (5.25). - Since the start of the financial year nine acquisitions have been completed, with total annual sales of about
SEK 800 million .
CEO´s comments
We summarise a stable quarter with continued high demand. Overall sales increased by 7 percent, 2 percent of which was organic. Our focus on increased added value, a favourable product mix and good acquisition outcomes, gave EBITA growth of 7 percent with a strengthened EBITA margin of 13.6 percent (13.5). Cash flow strengthened over the quarter and we welcomed three new profitable companies, with strong niche positions, into the Group. Despite a challenging international situation, our entrepreneurial companies again showed their strength.
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