Lagercrantz Interim Report Q3 2015/16

Third quarter  (1 October – 31 December 2015)

• Net revenue increased by 5 percent to MSEK 768 (733).
• Operating profit increased by 11 percent to MSEK 79 (71), equivalent to an operating margin of 10.3 percent (9.7).
• Profit after financial items increased by 12 percent to MSEK 77 (69).
• Profit after taxes increased by 13 percent to MSEK 61 (54).
• Earnings per share after dilution (after completed split) for the most recent 12-month period amounted to SEK 3.39, compared to SEK 2.99 for the 2014/15 financial year.
• The return on equity was 25 percent (24). The equity ratio at the end of the period was 37 percent compared to 44 percent at the start of the financial year.
• Cash flow from operating activities for the 12-month period that ended on 31 December 2015 amounted to MSEK 288 (212), equivalent to SEK 4.23 (3.12) per share.
• During the quarter, Nikodan Conveyor Systems A/S, was acquired with annual sales equivalent to approx. MSEK 150. The company forms part of the Niche Products division as from December 2015.
• During the period, a 3:1 share split was completed.

The first nine months (1 April – 31 December 2015)

• Net revenue for the first nine months increased by 10 percent to MSEK 2,267 (2,062).
• Operating profit increased by 17 percent to MSEK 231 (198), equivalent to an operating margin of 10.2 percent (9.6).
• Profit after financial items increased by 18 percent to MSEK 226 (191).
• Profit after taxes increased by 19 percent to MSEK 175 (147).

Stockholm, 28 January 2016

Lagercrantz Group AB (publ)

For additional information, contact:
Jörgen Wigh, President & CEO, Lagercrantz Group AB, tel +46 8 700 66 70
Bengt Lejdström, Chief Financial Officer, Lagercrantz Group, tel +46 8 700 66 73
or visit the website www.lagercrantz.com.

This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or according to the agreement with Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange. The information was submitted for publication on 28 January 2016 at 08:00 am.

LAGERCRANTZ GROUP IN BRIEF
Lagercrantz Group is a technology group that offers world-leading, value-creating technology, using either proprietary products or products from leading suppliers.  The group is comprised of some 40 companies, each with a focus on a specific sub-market – a niche.  A high value-creation is common to all the companies, including a high degree of customization, support, service and other services.  
Lagercrantz is active in seven countries in Northern Europe, in China and in the USA. The Group has approximately 1,200 employees and annual revenue of approximately MSEK 3,000. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2001.  

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