- In Q2 2021, net sales increased by 24% to SEK 90.6 billion (73.2). Adjusted for currency movements and the divestment of UD Trucks, net sales increased by 43%.
- Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 9,730 M (3,272), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 10.7% (4.5).
- Reported operating income amounted to SEK 11,384 M (388).
- Currency movements had a negative impact on operating income of SEK 1,532 M.
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.38 (-0.14).
- Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 5,932 M (-5,718).
- On April 1, 2021, the Volvo Group divested UD Trucks. To facilitate the comparability of the Group’s financial performance between the periods, certain items of interest are presented excluding UD Trucks.
- The proceeds from the divestment of UD Trucks, SEK 19 billion, were distributed to the shareholders in July.
- Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network across Europe.
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