Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the third quarter by 11 percent to SEK 5,481 million (4,960). The organic growth amounted to 3 percent and acquired growth amounted to 8 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales marginally negative corresponding to SEK 27 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 7 percent to SEK 16,046 million (14,928). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 6 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales negatively with 1 percent, corresponding to SEK 114 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the third quarter amounted to SEK 790 million (674), representing an increase of 17 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 17 percent to SEK 661 million (564) and the operating margin amounted to 12.1 percent (11.4). Net financial items amounted to SEK -69 million (-48) and profit after financial items increased by 15 percent to SEK 592 million (516). 

Profit after tax increased by 14 percent and amounted to SEK 456 million (401) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.65 (1.45).

EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 2,385 million (2,097), representing an increase of 14 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 13 percent to SEK 2,014 million (1,777) and the operating margin amounted to 12.6 percent (11.9). Net financial items were SEK -203 million (-173) and profit after financial items increased by 13 percent to SEK 1,811 million (1,604). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 13 percent to SEK 1,397 million (1,240) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 5.05 (4.45). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 6.65 (6.10).