Business performance

during the period October 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007


Business in line with forecast after first nine months
  • Net sales: up 12% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 14%)

  • Operating profit (EBITA): Up 17%

  • Profit for the period: Up 29%

  • Stable gross margin: 27.6%

  • Significant growth in Banking segment

  • Europe as important growth driver

  • Business in Asia/Pacific/Africa outperforms market trend

  • Good prospects for growth in Americas despite quarterly postponement of projects
Forecast for fiscal year remains unchanged
  • Net sales: up 9%

  • EBITA: up 15%