Year-end Report 1 January - 31 December

18 February 2010 13:00

1 January – 31 December • Revenues increased 19 per cent to SEK 3,206 M (2,691). • EBIT increased 30 per cent to SEK 325 M (251) and the EBIT margin rose to 10 per cent (9). • Profit after financial items increased 24 per cent to SEK 323 M (261). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 237 M (189). • Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 7.38 (5.84). • Cash flow from operating activities increased 38 per cent to SEK 289 M (209). • Return on capital employed increased to 36 per cent (28). • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 7.00 (6.00). 1 October – 31 December • Revenues increased 18 per cent to SEK 815 M (693). • EBIT increased 80 per cent to SEK 81 M (45) and the EBIT margin rose 10 per cent (7). • Profit after financial items increased 67 per cent to SEK 82 M (49). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 62 M (36). • Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 2.05 (1.13). For further information, please contact: Håkan Lundstedt, President and CEO Mekonomen AB, Tel: +46 (0)8-464 00 00 Gunilla Spongh, CFO Mekonomen AB, Tel: +46 (0)8-464 00 00