First quarter of 2021: All business areas achieve sales and profit growth
· Sales increased to SEK 2,645 million (2,065) · Operating profit (EBITA) rose to SEK 308 million (227) · EBITA margin of 11.6% (11.0) · Profit after tax was SEK 226 million (177) · Diluted earnings per share increased to SEK 8.43 (6.67) · Cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 71 million (–73) “All business areas achieved good performance in the first quarter, with very strong growth in Medical Solutions and Integrated Solutions,” said Nolato President and CEO Christer Wahlquist. “Adjusted for currency and acquisitions, Group sales increased by a considerable 22%,