Interim Report | Financials | 25 Apr, 2006 | 11:20 | Regulatory
Interim report, January - March 2006
• Net sales – MSEK 542 (405)
• Income after financial items – MSEK 23.4 (18.1)
• Income after tax – MSEK 16.4 (12.7)
• Earnings per share SEK 1.30 (1.02)
• Order intake – MSEK 534 (435)
Comments from Group Ceo Per Borgvall: • Strong increase in net sales of 34%, of which just over 10% was organic growth. • Income after financial items improved by 29%. • Investment in construction is increasing in Europe. • The retail lighting business area was restructured, which affected short-term profitability. • Receiving the Red Dot Design Award and Lights of the Future strengthen the brand.