First quarter, September 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014

"Continued strong growth and strenghtened position"

First quarter

• Net sales for the quarter increased 13 per cent to SEK 2,068 million (1,824). Organic growth in constant currency was 12 per cent.

• Gross margin declined and amounted to 14.2 per cent (14.7).

• Adjusted EBITA remained unchanged and amounted to SEK 97 million (97). Items affecting comparability amounted to a negative SEK 11 million (-47).

• Operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 31 million (4).

• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.19 (0.02).

• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK 69 million (104).

• Net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA* in the past 12 month period was 3.4 (3.2).