G & L Beijer Q4 2011

•    Net sales increased by 16 per cent to SEK 5,846.4M (5,044.3). •    Operating profit rose by 26 per cent to SEK 432.5M (344.0). •    Profit for the year increased by 45 per cent to SEK 374.1M (258.7) including a capital gain of SEK 51.7M from the divestment of shares in Beijer Alma. •    Profit per share amounted to SEK 16.98 (18,85). Excluding the capital gain, profit per share amounted to SEK 15.19 (12.25). •    The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 9.00 (8.00). •    Share split 2:1.  The above relates to the remaining operation G & L Beijer is a