GROUP DEVELOPMENT

Sales development

Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the third quarter by 26 percent to SEK 2,551 million (2,030). The organic growth amounted to 9 percent, acquired growth amounted to 15 percent and disposal affected by -1 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales by 3 percent, corresponding to SEK 65 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group increased during the period by 23 percent to SEK 7,284 million (5,901). The organic growth amounted to 8 percent, acquired growth amounted to 13 percent and disposal affected by -1 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales by 3 percent, corresponding to SEK 224 million.

Profit development

Operating profit increased during the quarter by 31 percent to SEK 203 million (155) and the operating margin amounted to 7.9 percent (7.7). Net financial items amounted to SEK -10 million (-8) and profit after financial items increased by 31 percent to SEK 193 million (147).

Profit after tax increased by 36 percent to SEK 156 million (115) corresponding to earnings per share before dilution of SEK 2.25 (1.70). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 9.15 (7.50).

Operating profit increased during the period by 26 percent to SEK 650 million (517 including items affecting comparability of SEK +12 million) and the operating margin amounted to 8.9 percent (8.8). Net financial items were SEK -31 million (-20) and profit after financial items increased by 25 percent to SEK 619 million (497). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 25 percent to SEK 492 million (393) and the effective tax rate amounted to 20 percent (21). Earnings per share before dilution for the period amounted to SEK 7.20 (5.75).