INTERIM REPORT 1 December 2001 - 28 February 2002
• Group turnover for the period amounted to SEK 11,246 m (9,634), an increase of 17 per cent compared to last year. With comparable exchange rates, the increase was 11 per cent.• Gross profit increased by 35 per cent. Gross margin was 52.9 per cent (45.8).• Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 1,180 m (571), an increase of 107 per cent.• Improved result in all countries compared to the previous year.• Profit per share after estimated tax was SEK -.93 (-.45).• Sales development for the month of February was 16 per cent with comparable exchange rates.Contact persons:Rolf