THE FOURTH QUARTER 2022
- In Q4 2022, net sales increased by 31% to SEK 134.3 billion (102.4). Adjusted for currency movements the increase was 17%.
- Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 12,171 M (10,060), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 9.1% (9.8). Adjusted operating income excludes costs of SEK 630 M relating to claims arising from the European Commission’s 2016 antitrust settlement decision.
- Reported operating income amounted to SEK 11,541 M (10,219).
- Currency movements had a positive impact on operating income of SEK 1,826 M.
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.26 (3.93).
- Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 18,918 M (23,579).
THE FULL YEAR 2022
- Full year net sales were SEK 473.5 billion (372.2).
- Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 50,467 M (41,015) with an adjusted operating margin of 10.7% (11.0).
- Reported operating income amounted to SEK 45,712 M (43,074).
- Earnings per share were SEK 16.09 (16.12).
- Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 35,327 M (29,440).
- Return on capital employed in the Industrial Operations amounted to 27.4% (25.3).
- The Board of Directors proposes an ordinary dividend of SEK 7.00 per share and an extra dividend of SEK 7.00 per share.
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