Second Quarter (1 July – 30 September 2014) · Net revenue increased by percent to MSEK 652 (577). Organic growth, measured in local currency, was +6 percent for comparable units. · Operating profit increased by 9 percent to MSEK 63 (58), equivalent to an operating margin of 9.7 percent (10.1). · Profit after finance items increased by 11 percent to MSEK 61 (55). · Profit after taxes increased by 10 percent to MSEK 46 (42). Earnings per share, on a fully diluted basis, for the twelve-month period ending 30 September 2014, amounted to SEK 8.34 (7.81 for the 2013/14 financial year). · Cash flow from operating activities for the twelve-month period ending 30 September 2014 amounted to MSEK 227 (204) equivalent to SEK 10.02 (9.01) per share. · The return on equity for the twelve-month period ending 30 September 2014 was 25 percent (26). The equity ratio at the end of the period stood at 44 percent compared to 43 percent at the beginning of the financial year. · LIAB Load Indicator AB, with annual revenue of approximately MSEK 30 was acquired during the quarter. Precimeter Control AB, with annual revenue of approximately MSEK 30 was acquired after the end of the period under review. First six months (1 April – 30 September 2014) · Net revenue for the first six months of the financial year increased by 12 percent to MSEK 1,329 (1,188), which is equivalent to organic growth of +5 percent measured in local currency. · Operating profit increased by 13 percent to MSEK 127 (112), equivalent to an operating margin of 9.6 percent (9.4). · Profit after finance items increased by 14 percent to MSEK 122 (107). · Profit after taxes increased by 15 percent to MSEK 93 (81). Stockholm, 24 October 2014 Lagercrantz Group AB (publ) For additional information, please contact: Jörgen Wigh, President & CEO, Lagercrantz Group AB, telephone +46 8 700 66 70 Bengt Lejdström, Chief Financial Officer, Lagercrantz Group, telephone +46 8 700 66 70 or visit the website www.lagercrantz.com This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or according to the agreement with Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange. The information was submitted for publication on 24 October 2014 at 08:00 a.m.. LAGERCRANTZ GROUP IN BRIEF Lagercrantz Group is a technology group that offers world-leading, value -creating technology, using either proprietary products or products from leading suppliers. The group is comprised of more than 30 companies, each with a focus on a specific sub-market – a niche. A high value-creation is common to all the subsidiaries, including a high degree of customisation, support, service and other services. Lagercrantz Group is active in seven countries in Northern Europe, and in China. The Group has approximately 1,000 employees and annual revenue of approximately MSEK 2,500. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2001.
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