Systemair Interim report Q3 2008/2009

Systemair Interim report Q3 2008/2009Third quarter November 2008-January 2009 Net sales rose 5 percent, to SEK 807 million (769). Operating profit (EBIT) decreased 35 percent, to SEK 67 million (104). Theoperatingmargin was 8.3 percent (13.6). Profit after tax dropped 13 percent, to SEK 54 million (63). Earnings per share equalled SEK 1.04 (1.18).Nine months 1 May 2008-31 January 2009 Net sales rose 11 percent, to SEK 2,541 million (2,296). Operating profit (EBIT) decreased 1 percent, to SEK 316 million (319). Theoperating margin was 12.4 percent (13.9). Profit after tax increased 13 percent, to SEK 224 million (198). Earnings per share equalled SEK 4.28 (3.74). Cash flows from operating activities totalled SEK 246.2 million (144.1). Return on capital employed was 25.2 percent (25.4).For further information please contact:Lars Hansson, Chairman of the Board, mobile +4670 895 90 02Gerald Engström, CEO, +46222-440 01, mobile +4670 519 00 01Glen Nilsson, CFO, +46222-44003, mobile +4670 654 40 03