Nacka,
"The demand for the first quarter was better than we expected, and the order intake was on record levels for all business areas," said
The demand for
Orders received in the first quarter grew to MSEK 40 379 (30 468), an organic growth of 23%. Despite disruptions in the supply chain, revenues increased 7% organically to MSEK 30 086 (26 021). Operating profit increased 25% to MSEK 6 749 (5 387), corresponding to a margin of 22.4% (20.7). Adjusted operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, was MSEK 6 525 (5 649), corresponding to a margin of 21.7% (21.7). The return on capital employed was 27% (23).
Looking ahead, in the near-term, although the world's current economic development makes the outlook uncertain,
"We plan for different scenarios, and we continue to focus on delivering value to our customers in form of leading technologies and sustainable innovations", said
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