Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 7 percent to 5,839 SEK million (5,438). The organic growth amounted to 1 percent and acquired growth amounted to 10 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales negatively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 185 million.

Profit development
EBITA for period amounted to SEK 922 million (831), representing an increase of 11 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 10 percent to SEK 786 million (713) and the operating margin amounted to 13.5  percent (13.1). Net financial items were SEK -58 million (-69) and profit after financial items increased by 13 percent to SEK 728 million (644). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 13 percent to SEK 562 million (495) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 2.00 (1.80). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 7.20 (6.45).