Falling metal prices causes profit decline in third quarter
Q3 2008
· Revenues totalled SEK 7,513 million (SEK 8,166 m).
· The operating profit was SEK -142 million (SEK 1,332 m).
· Earnings per share totalled SEK -0.49 (SEK 3.20).
· The free cash flow totalled SEK -117 million (SEK 62 m).
First nine months, 2008
· Revenues totalled SEK 24,700 million (SEK 25,913 m).
· The operating profit was SEK 1,495 million (SEK 4,838 m).
· Earnings per share totalled SEK 5.07 (SEK 11.96).
· The free cash flow totalled SEK 1,371 million (SEK 1,630 m).
Contact persons for information:
Lennart Evrell, President & CEO Tel (exchange): +46 8 610 15 00 [email protected]
Carina Wång, Acting CFO Tel (exchange):+46 8 610 15 00 [email protected] Stefan Lundewall, Acting IR contact Tel: +46 70 208 32 13 [email protected]
See attached the complete Interim Report