Interim report January – September 2011
Improved sales and higher earnings* Revenue for the quarter increased 24 per cent at fixed exchange rates and 19 per cent in SEK amounting to SEK 1,696 M (1,426).* Operating profit for the third quarter rose 21 per cent to SEK 297 M (245), corresponding to an operating margin of 17.5 per cent (17.2).* The interim period’s profit after tax was SEK 718 M (522).* Earnings per share for the interim period amounted to SEK 4.94 (3.59).* Record-large product launches in conjunction with EMO trade fair in Germany, including the unveiling of the new milling tool Minimaster® Plus.