Year-end report 1 January - 31 December 2009
1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2009 (COMPARED WITH SAME PERIOD A YEAR AGO) • Net sales fell 7% during the period to SEK 6,271 million (6,778). For comparable units net sales fell 15%. • Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) decreased by 28% to SEK 594 million (820) and the EBITA-margin was 9.5% (12,1). • Profit after tax decreased by 33% to SEK 341 million (510). • Earnings per share were SEK 8.53 (12.75) for the period. • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 4.30 per share (6.40). • The Board decided to raise the target for the EBITA margin to a minimum of 10% (8) over a business cycle. FOURTH QUARTER 2009 (COMPARED WITH SAME PERIOD A YEAR AGO) • Net sales fell 17% during the period to SEK 1,525 million (1,829). For comparable units net sales fell 18%. • Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) decreased by 26% to SEK 142 million (193) and the EBITA-margin was 9.3% (10.6). • Profit after tax decreased by 28% to SEK 86 million (119). • Earnings per share were SEK 2.15 (2.98) for the fourth quarter. The report will be commented upon in a film version on Indutrade's website www.indutrade.se