Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the fourth quarter by 2 percent to SEK 5,858 million (5,750). The organic growth amounted to 0 percent and acquired growth amounted to 6 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales negatively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 236 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the financial year increased by 4 percent to SEK 22,703 million (21,796). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 6 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales negatively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 704 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 1,011 million (880), representing an increase of 15 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 16 percent to SEK 862 million (743) and the operating margin amounted to 14.7 percent (12.9). Net financial items amounted to SEK -56 million (-39) and profit after financial items increased by 15 percent to SEK 806 million (704). 

Profit after tax in the fourth quarter increased by 13 percent and amounted to SEK 615 million (543) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 2.25 (1.95).

EBITA for the financial year amounted to SEK 3,641 million (3,265), representing an increase of 12 percent. Operating profit increased during the financial year by 12 percent to SEK 3,085 million (2,757) and the operating margin amounted to 13.6 percent (12.6). Net financial items were SEK -207 million (-242) and profit after financial items increased by 14 percent to SEK 2,878 million (2,515). 

Profit after tax for the financial year increased by 14 percent to SEK 2,206 million (1,940) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the financial year amounted to SEK 7.95 (7.00).