Lagercrantz Group AB reported consolidated and parent company earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported net revenue of SEK 768 million against SEK 733 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 79 million against SEK 71 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 61 million against SEK 54 million a year ago. EBITA was SEK 89 million against SEK 76 million a year ago. Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 0.89 against SEK 0.79 per share a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 109 million against SEK 70 million a year ago. Investment in businesses was SEK 124 million against SEK 26 million a year ago.

For the nine months, on consolidated basis, the company reported net revenue of SEK 2,267 million against SEK 2,062 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 231 million against SEK 198 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 175 million against SEK 147 million a year ago. EBITA was SEK 260 million against SEK 211 million a year ago. Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 2.57 against SEK 2.16 per share a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 193 million against SEK 173 million a year ago. Investment in businesses was SEK 331 million against SEK 74 million a year ago.

For the quarter, on parent basis, the company reported net revenue of SEK 8 million against SEK 8 million a year ago. Operating loss was SEK 7 million against SEK 5 million a year ago. Net loss for the period was SEK 5 million against SEK 5 million a year ago.

For the nine months, on parent basis, the company reported net revenue of SEK 25 million against SEK 25 million a year ago. Operating loss was SEK 18 million against SEK 10 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 233 million against SEK 208 million a year ago.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, the company expects revenue of SEK 3,051 million, profit after taxes of SEK 231 million, return on equity of 25%, operating profit per share after dilution was SEK 4.54, cash flow from operations per share after dilution of SEK 4.23 and cash flow per share after dilution of SEK 0.02.