Ahlsell Q2 2018: High demand, successful initiatives and strong results

Interim second quarter report 2018 Second quarter 2018 · Net sales increased by 18% to MSEK 8,056 (6,818). Organic growth was 8% (8). · Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 24% to MSEK 582 (471). The number of trading days had a positive effect of MSEK 44 on operating profit for the quarter. · Profit (EBITA) increased by 21% to MSEK 678 (558), with an EBITA margin of 8.4% (8.2). Adjusted EBITA for the previous year was MSEK 570, with an EBITA margin of 8.4%. · Profit after tax was MSEK 507 (308). Recalculated deferred taxes following the decision to introduce a new tax rate