Source : EuropeanMarkets
Summary of nine-month results
Orders received in the first nine months of 2015 increased by 10% to MSEK 76 394 (69 498), corresponding to a 3% organic decline. Structural changes added 2%, and the currency effect was +11%. Revenues were MSEK 76 579 (68 361), corresponding to a 2% organic decline.
Operating profit was MSEK 14 904 (12 244). The operating margin was 19.5% (17.9). The positive impact of changes in exchange rates was to MSEK 2 680.
Profit before tax was MSEK 14 179 (11 655), corresponding to a margin of 18.5% (17.0). Profit for the period totaled MSEK 10 693 (8 840). Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 8.78 (7.27) and 8.72 (7.27) respectively.
Operating cash flow before acquisitions, divestments and dividends totaled MSEK 11 600 (9 040).
Near-term demand outlook
The overall demand for the Group is expected to remain at current level.
The overall demand for the Group is expected to remain at current level.