Q2: Improved inventory levels and strengthened margin from the first quarter
Second quarter • Net sales rose 2.2 per cent to SEK 6,272 million (6,137). • Organic sales growth was -2.4 per cent (10.6), of which SMB accounted for -10.0 per cent (7.0) and LCP 1.1 per cent (15.7). • The gross margin amounted to 14.6 per cent (14.7). • Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 212 million (275), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 3.4 per cent (4.5). In the first quarter of 2022/23, the adjusted EBITA margin amounted to 3.0 per cent. • EBIT totalled SEK 157 million (220), including items affecting comparability of SEK -9 million (-13).