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January–June 2008
Half Year Report
Net sales for the second quarter increased to 3,284 MSEK (3,090)
In local currencies, net sales were 12 percent above the same quarter of last year
Operating profit for the second quarter increased to 733 MSEK (642)
EPS for the second quarter increased by 22 percent to 2.02 SEK (1.66)
We maintain our outlook for 2008 with improving sales and underlying operating profit for the Group compared to 2007. For further comments on the outlook please refer to page 8