Interim Report Acando 1 January - 30 September 2008: Operating profit increased 54 percent

Interim Report Acando 1 January - 30 September 2008: Operating profit increased
54 percent

Operating profit increased 54 percent

First nine months 2008 compared with same period 2007

•	Net sales amounted to SEK 1 173m (940), an increase of 25 percent.
•	Operating profit was SEK 105m (68), an increase of 54 percent.
•	Profit after tax was SEK 118m (76), an improvement of 55 percent.
•	Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 108m (43), an increase of 151
percent.
•	The shares in AS WMG (Webmedia) were sold during the period with a capital
gain of SEK 13m. (The capital gain is included in "Profit after tax" and in
“Earnings per share” but not in the operating profit).
•	Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 1.52 (0.88), an increase of
73 percent.

Third quarter 2008 compared with same period 2007:

•	Net sales amounted to SEK 340m (295), an increase of 15 percent.
•	Operating profit was SEK 28m (20), an increase of 40 percent.
•	Profit after tax was SEK 28m (20), an improvement of 50 percent. 
•	Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 0.37 (0.24), an increase of
54 percent.

See attached pdf for full report.

Further information is available from:
Lars Wollung, President and CEO, tel +46 8 699 7309
Bengt Lejdström, CFO, tel +46 8 699 7314.


Acando
Acando is a consultancy company that in partnership with its clients identifies
and implements business improvements through information enabled by technology.
Acando provides a balance of high business value, short project times and low
total cost. Acando's annual turnover exceeds EUR 150 million and the Group
employs more than 1,100 professionals in six European countries. Acando is
listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange. Acando's corporate culture is based on three
core values: Team spirit, Passion and Results. www.acando.com