Good start to 2019

First quarter · Net sales increased by 16% to SEK 21,505 M (18,550), with organic growth of 5% (4) and acquired net growth of 3% (2) · Strong growth in Americas, Global Technologies and Asia Pacific, good growth in Entrance Systems and EMEA · Agreement signed to acquire a 54% holding in agta record, a Swiss manufacturer of automatic pedestrian doors with sales of SEK 3.9 billion in 2018. Closing is conditional upon authorities approval · Three other acquisitions signed with combined expected annual sales of about SEK 650 M · Operating income (EBIT) increased by 15% and