Q1 Report 2008 Reporting period January - March • Orders received increased by 25% to SEK 4,673 million (3,737) • Net sales increased by 20.3% to SEK 4,107 million (3,415) • Profit before tax rose by 29% to SEK 369 million (286) • Net profit increased by 31% to SEK 266 million (203) • Earnings per share increased by 29.7% to SEK 1.31 (1.01) • EBITA before restructuring rose by 36.7% to SEK 655 million (479) • Acquisition of Boston Scientific's cardiac and vascular surgery divisions • Continued strong profit forecasts for the year
Q1 Report 2008
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