Strong increase in sales and earnings
· Sales for the quarter increased by 14%, with 2% organic growth, and totaled SEK 13,964 M (12,239). · Strong growth in Asia Pacific and good growth in EMEA, Entrance Systems and Americas. · Negative growth in Global Technologies because of lower project orders. · Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter rose by 13% and totaled SEK 2,219 M (1,970). The operating margin was 15.9% (16.1). · Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,534 M (1,374). · Earnings per share for the quarter rose by 12% to SEK 4.14 (3.71). · Cash flow for the quarter increased by 24% and amounted