Interim report – Thirdquarter and first nine months 2017
Third quarter 2017 · Net sales increased by 10 percent to SEK 6,492 (5,880) million. Organic growth was 10 (7) percent and acquisitions contributed 2 percentage points. Fewer trading days in the quarter had a negative effect of -2 percentage points on sales. · Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 13 percent to SEK 510 (451) million. Fewer trading days in the quarter had a negative effect of approximately SEK 30 million on operating profit. · Profit (EBITA) increased by 11 percent to SEK 597 (538) million, with an EBITA margin of 9.2 (9.2) percent. Adjusted EBITA increased by 10