Net sales increased by 2 per cent to 1,058.9 MEUR (1,043.0). Using fixed exchange rates and a comparable group structure (organic growth), net sales decreased by -2 per cent
Operating earnings (EBIT1) increased by 2 per cent to 277.0 MEUR (270.7)
Earnings before taxes, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to 271.1 MEUR (265.4)
Net earnings, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to 222.3 MEUR (217.6)
Earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to 0.60 EUR (0.60)
Operating cash flow, excluding non-recurring items, decreased to 234.4 MEUR (267.6)
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of 0.62 EUR (0.59) per share, an increase of 5 per cent