Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 6 percent to 6,172 SEK million (5,839). The organic growth increased marginally, while acquired growth amounted to 6 percent. Exchange rate changes had a marginally positive impact on net sales of SEK 9 million.

Profit development
EBITA for period amounted to SEK 1,026 million (922), representing an increase of 11 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 11 percent to SEK 870 million (786) and the operating margin amounted to 14.1 percent (13.5). Net financial items were SEK -47 million (-58) and profit after financial items increased by 13 percent to SEK 823 million (728). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 12 percent to SEK 631 million (562) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 2.30 (2.00). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 8.25 (7.20).