GROUP DEVELOPMENT

Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the second quarter by 36 percent to SEK 4,418 million (3,257). The organic growth amounted to 19 percent and acquired growth amounted to 13 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 134 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 35 percent to SEK 8,794 million (6,536). The organic growth amounted to 18 percent and acquired growth amounted to 13 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 233 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the second quarter amounted to SEK 582 million (425), representing an increase of 37 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 39 percent to SEK 489 million (351) and the operating margin amounted to11.1 percent (10.8). Net financial items amounted to SEK -25 million (-14) and profit after financial items increased by38 percent to SEK 464 million (337). 

Profit after tax increased by 38 percent to SEK 362 million (263) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.30 (0.95).

EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 1,152 million (827), representing an increase of 39 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 42 percent to SEK 971 million (683) and the operating margin amounted to11.0 percent (10.4). Net financial items were SEK -69 million (-28) and profit after financial items increased by38 percent to SEK 902 million (655). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 38 percent to SEK 706 million (513) and the effective tax rate amounted to22 percent (22). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 2.50 (1.85). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 4.65 (3.15) and after dilution to SEK 4.60 (3.15).