· The group's positive trend continues.
· Net turnover increased by 23 per cent to SEK 360.1 m (293.5).
· Operating profit increased by 28 per cent to SEK 36.4 m (28.5).
· Profit after tax rose to SEK 24.9 m (19.8); earnings per share were SEK 4.00 (3.18).
· Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric brings expansion in Northern Europe.
· Acquisition of businesses in Finland and the Baltic region with sales of SEK 40 m.
Comments from Göran Sigfridsson, our CEO
"Beijer Electronics posted another record quarter in terms of sales and profits. This progress confirms that our goaloriented organizational and product development initiatives are still generating results. We now possess an excellent platform for continued expansion."
"Our agreement with Mitsubishi Electric is an aggressive initiative that creates better conditions for the Automation business area's future expansion in the Nordic and Baltic regions, while simultaneously reducing the business area's risk exposure, providing long-term security. Moreover, the recently announced agreement with UTU Powel in Finland means that we can advance more quickly."
"The HMI Products business area remains convincing with robust organic growth and high profi tability. Its successes are due to our new product ranges and extended marketing resources. We have consolidated our market position, enhancing our confidence in the future."