Financial statement 2008

Financial statement 2008 

Continued strong invoicing during the fourth quarter.

Quarter 4:
•  Sales reached SEK 352m (303), an increase of 16%. 
•  Incoming orders amounted to SEK 319m (323), a decrease of 1,3%. 
•  Operating profit was SEK 38m (34), an increase of 10%.
•  Operating margin was 10,7 % (11,2). 
•  Net profit was SEK 26m (23) no changes. 
•  Earnings per share was SEK 2,21 (1,98). 

Whole year:
•  Sales amounted to SEK 1 272m (1041), an increase of 22%.
•  Incoming orders were SEK 1 255m (1 082), an increase of 16%.
•  Operating profit was SEK 141m (114), an increase of 23%.
•  Operating margin was SEK 11,1% (11,0). 
•  Net profit was SEK 93m (75) an increase of 19%. 
•  Earnings per share was SEK 7,90 (6,42).   
•  The board suggests a dividend of SEK 2,50 (2,50) per share.

Comparable figures for the previous year exclude costs for the IPO which had an
impact of SEK 7m on operating profit and SEK 4m on net profit.


Further information can be obtained from:  
Sven Kristensson, CEO
Tel: +46 (0)42 18 87 00
email: sven.kristensson@nederman.se

Anders Agering, CFO
Tel: +46 (0)42 18 87 00
email: anders.agering@nederman.se

For further information, see Nederman's website www.nederman.com

Tel: +46 (0) 42 18 87 00
Fax: +46 (0) 42 18 77 11

Nederman, one of the world's leading environment technology companies, develops,
produces and markets its own products and systems for the extraction of dust,
smoke, vehicle exhaust fumes and equipment for industrial cleaning. These are
based on vacuum technology covering the entire scale from high vacuum to middle
and low vacuum. Nederman also produces and sells a comprehensive range of hose
and cable reels for water, air, oil and other media. Nederman's systems
contribute in many ways to creating clean, efficient and safe workplaces around
the world. The company's commitments to customers include everything from
pre-studies and project work to installation, operational start-up and service.
Manufacturing is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000. The company has
production and assembly units in Sweden, Norway and Canada. Nederman's products
and systems are marketed via its own subsidiaries in 25 countries and via agents
and distributors in more than 50 countries. The Group has around 760 employees.