Focus on streamlining as market recovery is delayed.
· Revenue amounted to SEK 5,079m (6,617).
· Operating profit decreased to SEK 246m (329). The operating margin decreased to 4.8 percent (5.0).
· Profit before tax decreased to SEK 159m (251). Profit after tax decreased to SEK 89m (155).
· Return on equity for the past twelve months amounted to 2.2 percent (1.1).
· Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.39 (2.42).
· Consolidated cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -714m (-285).
· The number of residential units sold decreased to 988 (1,555), and housing starts increased to 1,224 (867).
· According to IFRS, revenue amounted to SEK 5,527m (7,432), and earnings per share to SEK 1.73 (3.31)
"We see that our efforts to increase production efficiency are yielding results - not only through shorter lead times but also through real cost reductions."
Mikael Åslund, President and CEO
Financial information according to segment reporting.