Sales development
Net sales in the Addtech Group increased in the fourth quarter by 34 percent to SEK 5,267 million (3,916). The organic growth amounted to 21 percent and acquired growth amounted to 10 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 3 percent, corresponding to SEK 127 million.

Net sales in the Addtech Group during the financial year increased by 33 percent to SEK 18,714 million (14,038). The organic growth amounted to 17 percent and acquired growth amounted to 12 percent. Exchange rate changes affect net sales positively with 4 percent, corresponding to SEK 535 million.

Profit development
EBITA in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 758 million (517), representing an increase of 47 percent. Operating profit increased during the quarter by 51 percent to SEK 660 million (436) and the operating margin amounted to 12.5 percent (11.1). Net financial items amounted to SEK -49 million (-22) and profit after financial items increased by 48 percent to SEK 611 million (414).

Profit after tax during the quarter increased by 42 percent to SEK 461 million (325) corresponding to earnings per share before dilution of SEK 1.65 (1.20) and after dilution of SEK 1.65 (1.15).

EBITA for the financial year amounted to SEK 2,540 million (1,803), representing an increase of 41 percent. Operating profit increased during the financial year by 44 percent to SEK 2,167 million (1,501) and the operating margin amounted to 11.6 percent (10.7). Net financial items were SEK -162 million (-68) and profit after financial items increased by 40 percent to SEK 2,005 million (1,433). 

Profit after tax for the financial year increased by 39 percent to SEK 1,554 million (1,117) and the effective tax rate amounted to 22 percent (22). Earnings per share before dilution for the financial year amounted to SEK 5.55 (4.00) and after dilution to SEK 5.55 (3.95)