1 April–30 June 2010 (first quarter of 2010/11)
2010-07-21 08:30
Regulatory
- Net revenue for the first quarter amounted to MSEK 454 (434).
- The business climate has noticeably improved during the quarter and market demand was stronger compared to the year before.
- Operating profit increased to MSEK 26 (13) and the operating margin was 5.7 percent (3.0).
- Profit after finance items amounted to MSEK 26 (10) and profit after taxes amounted to MSEK 20 (7).
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.91 (0.32). For the most recent twelve-month period earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.50.
- Return on equity was 11 percent (11 percent) for the most recent twelve-month period and the equity ratio was 44 percent (52 percent) at the end of the period.
- Two companies, Norwesco AB and SwedWire AB, were acquired during the quarter. Leteng AS was acquired with the closing to take place after the end of the quarter.
- The Annual General Meeting will be held 31 August 2010. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 1.50 (1.50) per share.
