Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the fourth quarter by 13 percent to SEK 5,750 million (5,091). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 10 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 1 percent, corresponding to SEK 30 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the financial year increased by 9 percent to SEK 21,796 million (20,019). The organic growth amounted to 2 percent and acquired growth amounted to 7 percent. Exchange rate changes affected net sales marginally negative, corresponding to SEK 84 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 880 million (763), representing an increase of 15 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 15 percent to SEK 743 million (649) and the operating margin amounted to 12.9 percent (12.7). Net financial items amounted to SEK -39 million (-70) and profit after financial items increased by 22 percent to SEK 704 million (579). 

Profit after tax in the fourth quarter increased by 20 percent and amounted to SEK 543 million (451) corresponding to earnings per share before/after dilution of SEK 1.95 (1.60).

EBITA for the financial year amounted to SEK 3,265 million (2,860), representing an increase of 14 percent. Operating profit increased during the financial year by 14 percent to SEK 2,757 million (2,426) and the operating margin amounted to 12.6 percent (12.1). Net financial items were SEK -242 million (-243) and profit after financial items increased by 15 percent to SEK 2,515 million (2,183). 

Profit after tax for the financial year increased by 15 percent to SEK 1,940 million (1,691) and the effective tax rate amounted to 23 percent (23). Earnings per share before/after dilution for the financial year amounted to SEK 7.00 (6.05).