Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 7 percent to 5,438 SEK million (5,089). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 5 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales marginally positive, corresponding to SEK 21 million.

Profit development
EBITA for period amounted to SEK 831 million (696), representing an increase of 19 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 20 percent to SEK 713 million (595) and the operating margin amounted to 13.1 percent (11.7). Net financial items were SEK -69 million (-86) and profit after financial items increased by 27 percent to SEK 644 million (509). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 27 percent to SEK 495 million (392) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 1.80 (1.40). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 6.45 (5.75).