The first quarter of the year reinforced our assumptions about an ongoing recovery in our largest product categories. We saw a return to a more traditional seasonal pattern within the whole Group, at the same time as our improved margins strengthened our aim to return to an operating margin level within the historical range of each business area in 2025. However, the strengthening of the Swedish currency, together with political turbulence, are areas for concern.
SALES amounted to SEK 9,673 (9,494 million)
› OPERATING PROFIT amounted to SEK 782 (-579) million
› ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT amounted to SEK 782 (516) million
› PROFIT AFTER NET FINANCIAL ITEMS amounted to SEK 514 (-911) million
› ADJUSTED PROFIT AFTER NET FINANCIAL ITEMS amounted to SEK 514 (184) million
› PROFIT AFTER TAX was SEK 391 (-861) million
› ADJUSTED PROFIT AFTER TAX amounted to SEK 391 (34) million
› EARNINGS per share before and after dilution, based on the average number of shares out-standing during the period, amounted to SEK 0.19 (-0.42)
› EARNINGS per share adjusted for items affecting comparability before and after dilution, based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period, amounted to SEK 0.19 (0.02)
For any questions, please contact:
Fredrik Erlandsson, Head of Corporate Communication and Investor relations +46 70 486 63 90
Hans Backman, CFO; +46 433-27 30 00