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.
| 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. |