Strong growth and sharp improvement in earnings
January 1-September 30, 2010
* Net turnover amounted to MSEK 494.4 (432.7) during the nine-month period.
Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 20 percent.
* Profit before tax for the nine-month period increased by 41 percent to MSEK
63.5 (45.0).
Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact on earnings of MSEK 4.7.
* Profit after tax for the nine-month period increased by 40 percent to MSEK
41.2 (29.3).
* Earnings per share increased by 40 percent to SEK 2.28 (1.63).
The third quarter 2010
* Net turnover amounted to MSEK 173.3 (146.1) during the third quarter.
Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 19 percent.
* Profit before tax for the third quarter increased by 27 percent to MSEK
21.1 (16.6).
* Profit after tax increased by 27 percent to MSEK 13.7 (10.8).
* Earnings per share increased by 27 percent to SEK 0.76 (0.60)
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BTS Interim Report January 1-September 30, 2010:
http://hugin.info/132982/R/1461298/400505.pdf
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