Interim report for the three-month period May 1-July 31, 2004
Interim report for the three-month period May 1-July 31, 2004 · Profit after taxes rose with 32 percent to SEK 54 M (41). Earnings per share before dilution increased to SEK 1.74 (1.26) and after dilution to SEK 1.73 (1.24). · Operating profit increased by 42 percent to SEK 75 M (53) and the operating margin was 10 percent (9). · Cash flow after investments was negative SEK 112 M (neg: 24) mainly as a result of increased tied up working capital. · Order bookings amounted to SEK 688 M (835), a decline with 18 percent compared to the strong first quarter last year. At fixed exchange rates,