Ahlsell - Interim fourth quarter and Year-End Report 2017
Fourth quarter 2017 · Net sales increased by 10 percent to SEK 7,606 (6,902) million. Organic growth was 11 (8) percent and acquisitions contributed a further 2 percentage points. One trading day less in the quarter had a negative effect of approximately -2 percentage points on sales. Translation effects had a negative impact of -1 percent. · Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 30 percent to SEK 620 (477) million. The previous year’s EBIT includes IPO costs of SEK 65 million. Fewer trading days in the quarter had a negative effect of just over SEK 30 million on operating profit.