Interim report july – september, 2004

  • Net sales for the first nine months amounted to SEK 92,031m (95,762) and net income to SEK 2,420m (3,624), corresponding to SEK 8.05 (11.55) per share
  • Continued strong cash flow in third quarter and for the period as a whole
  • Operating income for the third quarter adversely affected by substantially higher materials prices
  • Decline in income for Consumer Durables in Europe, due to higher brand spend and weaker demand in some Western European markets
  • Higher income for both Consumer Outdoor Products and Professional Outdoor Products