BTS stands strong in a difficult market * Net sales increased by 12 percent during the first quarter and amounted to MSEK 137.4 (122.3). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, growth was -9 percent. * Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) increased by 4 percent to MSEK 14.1 (13.5). * Profit before tax for the first quarter increased by 8 percent and amounted to MSEK 10.9 (10.1). * Profit after tax for the first quarter increased by 7 percent and amounted to MSEK 7.2 (6.7). * Earnings per share increased by 7 percent to SEK 0.40 (0.37) * Demand for training and consultancy services weakened during the first quarter compared to the previous year. Demand for BTS' services has been better than the market as a whole, apart from APG which continued to develop negatively during the first quarter. More positive trends were noted on the US' market at the end of the quarter. * An office was opened in Bangkok, Thailand. * New clients secured during the first quarter included Deloitte, Fabege, HSBC, Indra, LRF, McDonalds, Munters and Sodexo, among others.