• Sales increased 22 per cent to 3,557 MSEK (2,926).
• Operating profit increased 12 per cent to 522 MSEK (467).
• Operating margin amounted to 14.7 per cent (16.0).
• Profit after tax amounted to 405 MSEK (449 incl. non-recurring effects of 104 MSEK of the US tax reform).
• Earnings per share amounted to 1.18 SEK (1.31 incl. non-recurring effects of the US tax reform).
• Operating cash flow increased to 679 MSEK (609).
• In early October, 80 per cent of the shares in Mesgo Group, a leading Compounder in Europe within advanced compounds, was acquired.

• Sales increased 13 per cent to 13,770 MSEK (12,230).
• Operating profit increased 8 per cent to 2,150 MSEK (1,986).
• Operating margin amounted to 15.6 per cent (16.2).
• Profit after tax increased 8 per cent to 1,646 MSEK (1,527).
• Earnings per share increased 8 per cent to 4.78 SEK (4.44).
• Operating cash flow increased to 2,019 MSEK (2,001). 
• Two strategic acquisitions, Kirkhill Rubber and Mesgo Group.
• The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of 2.25 SEK per share (1.95) an increase by 15 per cent.

President's comments

"The fourth quarter of 2018 was another strong quarter. The sales increased by 22 per cent, the volume development were positive and operating profit increased by 12 per cent. We are very pleased with our two latest strategic acquisitions, Kirkhill Rubber and Mesgo Group. These acquisitions have given us a better position within advanced elastomers and have broadened our geographical presence in three new countries and have strengthen our position in western US.

   The full year 2018 was our best year so far with 13 per cent higher sales and improved result. Our financial position remains strong and we are well equipped for further expansion."

                                                                                                                                                         Mikael Fryklund, President and CEO