Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 16 percent to SEK 5,089 million (4,376). The organic growth amounted to 7 percent and acquired growth amounted to 5 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 172 million.

Profit development
EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 696 million (570), representing an increase of 22 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 23 percent to SEK 595 million (482) and the operating margin amounted to 11.7 percent (11.0). Net financial items were SEK -86 million (-44) and profit after financial items increased by 16 percent to SEK 509 million (438). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 14 percent to SEK 392 million (344) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (22). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 1.40 (1.20). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 5.75 (4.30) and after dilution to SEK 5.75 (4.25).