YEAR END REPORT 2018
Kai Wärn, President and CEO: “The result for the seasonally small fourth quarter was in line with our expectations, impacted by the effects from the challenging conditions earlier in the year. Net sales for the Group, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, were flat at SEK 6,470m. Higher costs for raw materials, tariffs and logistics, as well as continued investments in our strategic growth initiatives had a negative impact on our results. In total, the Group's operating profit, excluding restructuring related expenses, amounted to SEK -282m (-70) in the fourth quarter. We took