The first quarter:
* Net sales fell by 16 % totaling MSEK 401 (MSEK 477).
* Operating result amounted to MSEK -11.9 (MSEK 12.1). One-off items of MSEK
10.3 (MSEK 0) had a positive effect on operating result.
* Pre-tax result was MSEK -19.4 (MSEK 2.9).
* Net result was MSEK -18.7 (MSEK 3.4) or SEK -1.92 per share (SEK 0.34 per
share).1)
* Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -34 (MSEK 22), of which MSEK -3 (MSEK
0) related to acquisitions.
* The market is characterized by continued weak demand and strong price press.
* Important agreements with global customers in the automotive and consumer
electronics industries have been prolonged.
1) There was no dilution during the given periods.
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