THE FOURTH QUARTER 2023
- In Q4 2023, net sales increased by 10% to SEK 148.1 billion (134.3). Adjusted for currency movements, the increase was 8%.
- Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 18,384 M (12,171), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 12.4% (9.1). Adjusted operating income excludes negative effects of SEK 1,490 M.
- Reported operating income amounted to SEK 16,894 M (11,541).
- Currency movements had a positive impact on operating income of SEK 1,106 M.
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.93 (3.26).
- Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 22,655 M (18,918).
THE FULL YEAR 2023
- Full year net sales were SEK 552.8 billion (473.5).
- Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 77,638 M (50,467) with an adjusted operating margin of 14.0% (10.7).
- Reported operating income amounted to SEK 66,784 M (45,712).
- Earnings per share were SEK 24.50 (16.09).
- Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 45,821 M (35,327).
- Return on capital employed in the Industrial Operations amounted to 36.7% (27.4).
- The Board of Directors proposes an ordinary dividend of SEK 7.50 per share and an extra dividend of SEK 10.50 per share.
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January 26, 2024
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