Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales increased by 6.2%, driven by higher volumes in all business areas, particularly strong in Latin America.
Operating Income Improvement
Excluding nonrecurring items, operating income rose to SEK 717 million from SEK 314 million last year, with improvements noted in Europe, Asia, and a reduction in losses in North America.
Cost Efficiency Achievements
Cost efficiency measures resulted in SEK 1.2 billion in savings year-over-year, with a total of SEK 2 billion year-to-date.
Positive Cash Flow
Cash flow after investments was positive at SEK 1.1 billion, with a solid liquidity of SEK 33.9 billion.
Strong Latin America Performance
Latin America reported an organic sales increase of 25.8%, driven by higher volumes in Brazil and positive pricing actions in Argentina.