Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 2,927 million (3,038). The organic effect amounted to -10 percent and acquired growth amounted to 9 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales negatively with 3 percent, corresponding to SEK 81 million.
Net sales in the Addtech Group during the financial year amounted to SEK 11,336 million (11,735). The organic effect amounted to -8 percent and acquired growth amounted to 7 percent. Exchange rate changes had a negative effect of 2 percent on net sales, corresponding to SEK 298 million.
Profit development
Operating profit during the quarter amounted to SEK 266 million (352) and the operating margin amounted to 9.1 percent (11.6). Net financial items amounted to SEK -15 million (-19) and profit after financial items amounted to SEK 251 million (333).
Profit after tax during the quarter amounted to SEK 190 million (265) corresponding to earnings per share before dilution of SEK 0.65 (0.95).
EBITA for the financial year amounted to SEK 1,251 million (1,364). Operating profit amounted to SEK 989 million (1,161) and the operating margin amounted to 8.7 percent (9.9). Net financial items were SEK -52 million (-56) and profit after financial items amounted to SEK 937 million (1,105).
Profit after tax for the financial year amounted to SEK 729 million (873) and the effective tax rate amounted to 22 percent (21). Earnings per share before dilution for the financial year amounted to SEK 2.60 (3.20).