Regulatory News:
AarhusKarlshamn (STO:AAK):
Fourth quarter 2011
Net sales in the fourth quarter increased to SEK 4,483 million
(3,930), mainly due to increased raw material prices and a better
product mix, partly offset by a negative currency translation impact
of SEK 137 million. Volume increased by 2 percent due to increases in
speciality volumes, including the impact of the Golden Foods/Golden
Brands acquisition; commodity volumes were down, mainly in the UK as
expected.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 265 million (251), an improvement of
6 percent. At fixed exchange rates operating profit improved by 10
percent.
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.82 (4.98), a decrease of 3
percent, mainly due to higher taxes.
Full year 2011
Net sales increased to SEK 16,695 million (14,808) mainly due to
increased raw material prices and a better product mix, offset by a
negative currency translation impact of SEK 983 million. Volume
overall decreased by 1 percent due to lower commodity volumes, mainly
in the UK. Speciality volumes continue to increase.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 911 million (824), an improvement of
11 percent. At fixed exchange rates operating profit improved by 18
percent. · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 14.72 (14.15), an
improvement of 4 percent despite higher interest rates.
Proposed dividend SEK 4.75 (4.50) an increase of SEK 0.25 or 6 percent.
The information is that which AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) is obliged to
publish under the provisions of the Stock Exchange and Clearing
Operations Act and/or the Trading in Financial Instruments Act. The
information was released to the media for publication on February 9,
2012 at 08.15 am CET.
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