A strong start to 2017
First quarter · Sales increased by 14% to SEK 18,142 M (15,891), with organic growth of 6% (3). Acquisitions contributed 3% · Strong growth was shown by Global Technologies, Entrance Systems, Americas and EMEA, and good growth by Asia Pacific · Contracts have been signed for the acquisition of seven companies with expected combined annual sales of about SEK 700 M · Operating income (EBIT) increased by 16% and totaled SEK 2,787 M (2,411), which represents an operating margin of 15.4% (15.2) · Net income amounted to SEK 1,918 M (1,638) · Earnings per share amounted to SEK