"We are not satisfied with the margin in the fourth quarter, but we are pleased with the strong cash flow we achieved in a complex and difficult year. For the full year, our net sales increased by 5 percent to
Fourth quarter (1 October -
- Net sales decreased by 9 percent to
SEK 8,997m (9,836), of which 6 percent was attributable to divestments completed earlier in the year. -
Adjusted EBITA decreased by 24 percent to
SEK 706m (927), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 7.8 percent (9.4). -
Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by 34 percent to
SEK 520m (792), corresponding to an operating margin of 5.8 percent (8.1). -
Profit for the period decreased by 66 percent to
SEK 143m (417). -
Earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to
SEK 0.06 (0.22). -
Cash flow from operating activities increased to
SEK 1,459m (1,272). -
Three acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of
SEK 86m . -
One divestment was completed, with annual sales of
SEK 25m .
The period (1 January -
- Net sales increased by 5 percent to
SEK 36,006m (34,250). Organic sales growth was -3 percent. -
Adjusted EBITA increased by 3 percent to
SEK 3,238m (3,143), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.0 percent (9.2). Organic EBITA growth was -13 percent. -
Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by 6 percent to
SEK 2,446m (2,613), corresponding to an operating margin of 6.8 percent (7.6). -
Profit for the period decreased by 41 percent to
SEK 944m (1,592). -
Earnings per share before dilution amounted to
SEK 0.47 (0.86) and earnings per share after dilution amounted toSEK 0.46 (0.86). -
Cash flow from operating activities increased to
SEK 3,361m (1,628). -
Twelve acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of
SEK 597m . -
Eleven divestments were completed, with combined annual sales of
SEK 1,875m .
Amounts in parentheses are for the corresponding periods in 2022.
Significant events after the end of the period
- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of
SEK 0.09 per share (0.08).
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