Fourth Quarter 2011 – Continued sharp growth with strong and stable margins

· Net sales increased sharply by 58 per cent to 1,792 MSEK (1,132).
· Operating profit increased 61 per cent to 220 MSEK (137*).
· The operating margin amounted to 12.3 per cent (12.1*).
· Profit after tax increased strongly to 157 MSEK (98*).
· Earnings per share rose strongly to 4.55 SEK (3.34*).
· Operating cash flow was very strong, amounting to 363 MSEK (227).
· Agreement signed for the acquisition of the German TPE compounding company Müller Kunststoffe, which was completed in January 2012.

Full-year 2011 – Sharp growth with strong margins and improved market positions

· Net sales increased 89 per cent to 7,197 MSEK (3,798).
· Operating profit rose 95 per cent to 895 MSEK (460*).
· The operating margin increased to 12.4 per cent (12.1*).
· Profit after tax increased strongly to 619 MSEK (318*).
· Earnings per share rose 72 per cent to 18.65 SEK (10.83*). Earnings per share, based on the...