Results for 2006 · Sales during the year increased by 12% to SEK 31,054 (27,804) million. Profit after tax amounted to SEK 4,341 (4,068) million, equal to earnings per share of SEK 16.02 (14.07). · Profit after financial items for the quarter was up SEK 401 million compared with last year and amounted to SEK 1,599 (1,198) million. · Operational cash flow for the full year increased by SEK 741 million compared with last year and amounted to SEK 3,546 (2,805) million. · Deliveries of extra and ultra high-strength sheet as well as quenched steels increased during the fourth quarter by 28% compared with last year and, for the full year, by 24%. · It is proposed that the dividend be increased to SEK 4.50 (3.00) per share, equal to SEK 1,166 (818) million and that the Board of Directors be authorised to effect a repurchase of not more than 10% of the company's shares. For more information: Ulrika Ekström Public Affairs +46-8-45 45 734 +46-703-98 54 52 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://wpy.waymaker.net/client/waymaker1/f.aspx?id=374825&fn=wkr0019.pdf Full report
SSAB: Results for 2006
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