INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY-30 JUNE 2007
SECOND QUARTER
• Net sales rose 27% during the second quarter to SEK 1,467 million (1,151). Of
the increase, 12 percentage points are attributable to acquisitions. Currency
effects reduced the increase by 1 percentage point.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 51% to
SEK 175 million (116), and the EBITA margin was 11.9% (10.1%).
• Profit after tax rose 50% to SEK 114 million (76).
• Earnings per share were SEK 2.85 (1.91) for the quarter.
HALF YEAR
• Net sales for the first half of the year rose 27% to SEK 2,753 million
(2,171). Of the increase, 11 percentage points are attributable to acquisitions.
Currency effects reduced the increase by 1 percentage point.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 55% to
SEK 314 million (203), and the EBITA margin was 11.4% (9.4%).
• Profit after tax rose 53% to SEK 203 million (133).
• Earnings per share were SEK 5.08 (3.33) for the period.
• The return on operating capital was 37.2% (29.9%).
This report will be presented via conference call today at 2 p.m., and can
followed online at the following link:
https://www.anywhereconference.com/?Conference=108161773&PIN=943239
Participants are welcome to call on tel. +46-8-566 363 29.
For further information, please contact:
Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO: +46 70 589 17 95
Indutrade in brief
Indutrade markets and sells components, systems and services with a high-tech
content to industrial customers in selected niches. The Group creates value for
its customers by structuring the value chain and increasing the efficiency of
its customers' use of technological components and systems. For the Group's
suppliers, value is created through the offering of an efficient sales
organisation with high technical expertise and solidly developed customer
relations. Indutrade's business is distinguished by the following factors,
among others:
• High-tech products for recurring needs
• Growth through a structured and tried-and-tested acquisition strategy
• A decentralised organisation characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit
The Group is structured into four business areas: Engineering & Equipment, Flow
Technology, Industrial Components and Special Products. Indutrade is listed on
the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.
