Interim Report Q3 2017 – Presentation

Highlights of the third quarter of 2017

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 29,309m (30,852).
  • Organic sales declined by 3.2%, currency translation had a negative impact of 3.2%, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.4%.
  • Operating income increased to SEK 1,960m (1,826), corresponding to a margin of 6.7% (5.9).
  • Operating margins improved across business areas and four business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
  • Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2.3bn (3.0).
  • Income for the period increased to SEK 1,424m (1,267), and earnings per share was SEK 4.96 (4.41).