Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group amounted in the fourth quarter to 5,091 SEK million (5,267). The organic effect amounted to -7 percent and acquired growth amounted to 4 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales marginally negative corresponding to SEK 2 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the financial year increased by 7 percent to SEK 20,019 million (18,714). The organic growth was marginally positive and acquired growth amounted to 5 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 2 percent, corresponding to SEK 438 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 763 million (758), representing an increase of 1 percent. Operating profit in the quarter amounted to SEK 649 million (660) and the operating margin amounted to 12.7 percent (12.5). Net financial items amounted to SEK -70 million (-49) and profit after financial items amounted to SEK 579 million (611). 

Profit after tax in the fourth quarter amounted  to SEK 451 million (461) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.60 (1.65).

EBITA for the financial year amounted to SEK 2,860 million (2,540), representing an increase of 13 percent. Operating profit increased during the financial year by 12 percent to SEK 2,426 million (2,167) and the operating margin amounted to 12.1 percent (11.6). Net financial items were SEK -243 million (-162) and profit after financial items increased by 9 percent to SEK 2,183 million (2,005). 

Profit after tax for the financial year increased by 9 percent to SEK 1,691 million (1,554) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (22). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the financial year amounted to SEK 6.05 (5.55).