February–April

The Group’s February–April net sales amounted to EUR 1,387 (1,352) million, an increase of 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

The Group’s operating profit in February–April was EUR 34 (31) million and the operating margin 2.4 (2.3) %. The profit before tax totalled EUR 31 (30) million, 6.4% more than in the same quarter a year ago. The net profit increased by 0.9% to EUR 23 (22) million. The return on equity was 28.9 (23.2) % and the equity ratio was 20.6 (29.7) %.The decrease in equity ratio is due to dividend distribution.