INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY-30 SEPTEMBER 2007
THIRD QUARTER
• Net sales rose 26% during the third quarter to SEK 1,371 million (1,091). The
increase for comparable units was 15%.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 37% to
SEK 167 million (122), and the EBITA margin was 12.2% (11.2%).
• Profit after tax rose 41% to SEK 107 million (75).
• Earnings per share were SEK 2.67 (1.87) for the quarter.
NINE MONTHS
• Net sales for the period rose 26% to SEK 4,124 million (3,262). The increase
was 16% for comparable units.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 48% to
SEK 481 million (325), and the EBITA margin was 11.7% (10.0%).
• Profit after tax rose 49% to SEK 310 million (208).
• Earnings per share were SEK 7.75 (5.20) for the period.
• The return on operating capital for the last 12 months was 38.7% (32.0%).
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.
