GROUP DEVELOPMENT

Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the third quarter by 30 percent to SEK 4,653 million (3,586). The organic growth amounted to 14 percent and acquired growth amounted to 11 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 5 percent, corresponding to SEK 175 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 33 percent to SEK 13,447 million (10,122). The organic growth amounted to 17 percent and acquired growth amounted to 12 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 408 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the third quarter amounted to SEK 630 million (459), representing an increase of 37 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 40 percent to SEK 536 million (382) and the operating margin amounted to 11.5 percent (10.7). Net financial items amounted to SEK -44 million (-18) and profit after financial items increased by 35 percent to SEK 492 million (364). 

Profit after tax increased by 39 percent to SEK 387 million (279) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.40 (0.95).

EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 1,782 million (1,286), representing an increase of 39 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 41 percent to SEK 1,507 million (1,065) and the operating margin amounted to 11.2 percent (10.5). Net financial items were SEK -113 million (-46) and profit after financial items increased by 37 percent to SEK 1,394 million (1,019). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 38 percent to SEK 1,093 million (792) and the effective tax rate amounted to 22 percent (22). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 3.90 (2.80). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 5.10 (3.45) and after dilution to SEK 5.05 (3.45).