Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the third quarter by 1 percent to SEK 5,556 million (5,481). The organic growth amounted to 1 percent and acquired growth amounted to 3 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales negatively with 3 percent corresponding to SEK 162 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 5 percent to SEK 16,845 million (16,046). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 6 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales negatively with 3 percent, corresponding to SEK 468 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the third quarter amounted to SEK 864 million (790), representing an increase of 9 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 10 percent to SEK 730 million (661) and the operating margin amounted to 13.1 percent (12.1). Net financial items amounted to SEK -41 million (-69) and profit after financial items increased by 16 percent to SEK 689 million (592). 

Profit after tax increased by 16 percent and amounted to SEK 530 million (456) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.90 (1.65).

EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 2,630 million (2,385), representing an increase of 10 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 10 percent to SEK 2,223 million (2,014) and the operating margin amounted to 13.2 percent (12.6). Net financial items were SEK -151 million (-203) and profit after financial items increased by 14 percent to SEK 2,072 million (1,811). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 14 percent to SEK 1,591 million (1,397) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 5.70 (5.05). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 7.65 (6.65).