Report for the third quarter 2017: Positive trend in earnings and strong cash flow
The quarter · Sales were SEK 16,188 (13,477) million · Operating profit before depreciation/amortization was SEK 2,016 (1,635) million · Operating profit was SEK 1,089 (707) million · The result after financial items was SEK 864 (461) million · Earnings per share were SEK 0.56 (0.57) · Operating cash flow was SEK 1,590 (926) million · Net debt/equity ratio was 27% (35%)Comments by the CEO SSAB’s operating profit for the third quarter increased to SEK 1,089 (707) million. Higher prices and volumes drove the improvement compared to the same period 2016. Earnings were