The year in brief

The 2013/2014 financial year

  • Net sales rose by 13 percent and reached SEK 6,089 million.
  • Operating profit increased by 15 percent to SEK 501 million.
  • Profit after tax rose by 14 percent to SEK 369 million, corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 5.50.
  • Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 479 million.
  • Return on equity totalled 30 percent and the equity ratio was 39 percent.
  • Five acquisitions were made, adding sales of around SEK 300 million on an annual basis.
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 3.00 per share.
  • A Share split took place, in which each share was divided into three (3) shares.
  • The business climate has gradually become more stable over the financial year.
  • Sales and earnings growth are coming from both organic growth and acquisitions.

Kvartalsillustration

  2013/2014 2012/2013 Change, percent
Net sales, SEKm 6,089 5,403 13
Operating profit, SEKm 501 437 15
Return on working capital (P/WC), % 47 45 2
Earnings per share, SEK 5.50 4.85 13
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 20.10 16.70 20
Return on equity, % 30 31 -1
Average number of employees 2,100 1,815 16
       
For definitions, see page 110.