Interim Report January-September 2013

Improved profitability and flat organic revenuesThird quarter summary · Net sales in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, were stable. In reported currency, net sales decreased 1.8 percent to SEK 25,381 million (25,842). · The addressable cost base in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, decreased 3.9 percent. In reported currency, the addressable cost base decreased 5.4 percent to SEK 6,760 million (7,146). · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased 3.8 percent in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals. In reported