Strong second quarter with improved operating margin and organic growth

First half of 2013Loomis’ operating income (EBITA)1) for the first half of 2013 amounted to SEK 494 (437) million and the operating margin increased to 8.9 percent (7.6). Revenue for the period amounted to SEK 5,538 million (5,720). Real growth was 1 percent (6) and organic growth was 0 percent (1). Income before taxes was SEK 470 million (377) and income after taxes was SEK 331 million (264). Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 268 million (185), equivalent to 54 percent (42) of operating income (EBITA)1). Earnings per share was SEK 4.45 (3.62) before dilution