NINE-MONTH PERIOD
- Net sales increased by 55 per cent to SEK 3,992.6M (2,578.6). The increase is due to the acquisition of Carrier ARW.

- Operating profit amounted to SEK 233.1M (238.2). Including one-time gains of SEK 53.2M, operating profit was SEK 291.4M in 2008.

- Profit after tax amounted to SEK 163.3M (170.8). Including one-time gains of SEK 53.2M, profit after tax was SEK 224,0M in 2008.

- Profit per share amounted to SEK 8.08 (13.77). Including one-time gains, profit per share was SEK 18.06 in 2008.

- Strong cash flow and further strengthened financial position.

THIRD QUARTER
- The fall in demand slowed down during the quarter.

- Increased profit for the period.