Q1: Continued strong growth and strenghtened position

Report

First quarter, September 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014

"Continued strong growth and strenghtened position"

First quarter

  • Net sales for the quarter increased 13 per cent to SEK 2,068 million (1,824). Organic growth in constant currency was 12 per cent.
  • Gross margin declined and amounted to 14.2 per cent (14.7).
  • Adjusted EBITA remained unchanged and amounted to SEK 97 million (97). Items affecting comparability amounted to a negative SEK 11 million (-47).
  • Operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 31 million (4).
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.19 (0.02).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK 69 million (104).
  • Net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA* in the past 12 month period was 3.4 (3.2).