Third quarter 2001

Report for the first three quarters of 2001

Profit for the first three quarters, excluding non-recurring items, was largely unchanged and amounted to SEK 790 (816) million.
Profit for the third quarter amounted to SEK 82 (-142) million. Excluding non-recurring items, profit increased by almost SEK 100 million, mainly because metallurgy operations in Luleå continued throughout the summer.
Cash flow for the first three quarters was positive and amounted to SEK 237 (-514) million.