INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY-31 MARCH 2007
• Net sales rose 26% during the first quarter to SEK 1,286 million (1,020). Of
the increase, 10 percentage points were attributable to acquisitions, while
currency effects reduced the increase by 1 percentage point.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) rose 60% to
SEK 139 million (87), and the EBITA margin was 10.8% (8.5%).
• Profit after tax rose 56% to SEK 89 million (57).
• Earnings per share for the period were SEK 2.23 (1.42).
• The return on operating capital was 37.1% (32.9%).
This report will be presented via a conference call tomorrow, Friday, 27 April,
at 10 a.m., and can be followed online at the following link:
https://www.anywhereconference.com/?Conference=108161773&PIN=943239
Participants are welcome to call on tel. +46-8-506 269 30 (in Sweden) or +44 207
108 6303 (in the UK).
For further information, please contact:
Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO: +46 70 589 17 95
Indutrade in brief
Indutrade markets and sells components, systems and services with a high-tech
content to industrial customers in selected niches. The Group creates value for
its customers by structuring the value chain and increasing the efficiency of
its customers' use of technological components and systems. For the Group's
suppliers, value is created through the offering of an efficient sales
organisation with high technical expertise and solidly developed customer
relations. Indutrade's business is distinguished by the following factors,
among others:
• High-tech products for recurring needs
• Growth through a structured and tried-and-tested acquisition strategy
• A decentralised organisation characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit
The Group is structured into four business areas: Engineering & Equipment, Flow
Technology, Industrial Components and Special Products. Indutrade is listed on
the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.
