INTERIM REPORT 1 APRIL - 30 JUNE 2025

FIRST QUARTER (1 APRIL - 30 JUNE 2025)

• Net sales increased by 7 percent and amounted to SEK 5,839 million (5,438).
   
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible non-current assets (EBITA) increased by 11 percent and amounted to SEK 922 million (831) corresponding to an EBITA margin of 15.8 percent (15.3). 
   
• Operating profit increased by 10 percent and amounted to SEK 786 million (713) corresponding to an operating margin of 13.5 percent (13.1).
   
• Profit after tax increased by 13 percent and amounted to SEK 562 million (495) and earnings per share before/after dilution 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). 
   
• Return on working capital (P/WC) amounted to 77 percent (71).
   
• Return on equity amounted to 29 percent (28) and the equity ratio amounted to 41 percent (39).
   
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 477 million (602). For the latest twelve month period, cash flow per share from operating activities amounted to SEK 9.60 (9.75).
   
• Since the start of the financial year, two acquisitions have been completed, with total annual sales of about SEK 330 million.