Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the second quarter by 8 percent to SEK 5,907 million (5,450). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 5 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 1 percent, corresponding to SEK 53 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the period increased by 7 percent to SEK 12,079 million (11,289). The organic growth amounted to 1 percent and acquired growth amounted to 5 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 1 percent, corresponding to SEK 62 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the second quarter amounted to SEK 987 million (844), representing an increase of 17 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 17 percent to SEK 826 million (707) and the operating margin amounted to 14.0 percent (13.0). Net financial items amounted to SEK -80 million (-52) and profit after financial items increased by 14 percent to SEK 746 million (655). 

Profit after tax for the quarter increased by 17 percent to SEK 581 million (499) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 2.10 (1.80).

EBITA for the period amounted to SEK 2,013 million (1,766), representing an increase of 14 percent. Operating profit increased during the period by 14 percent to SEK 1,696 million (1,493) and the operating margin amounted 14.0 percent (13.2). Net financial items were SEK -127 million (-110) and profit after financial items increased by 13 percent to SEK 1,569 million (1,383). 

Profit after tax for the period increased by 14 percent to SEK 1,212 million (1,061) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the period amounted to SEK 4.40 (3.80). For the latest twelve month period, earnings per share before/after dilution amounted to SEK 8.55 (7.40).