January – March: The turnover for the period increased by 33 % to MSEK 1 015 (760), of which acquired units have contributed MSEK 197. The currency exchange rate has had a positive effect on sales by MSEK 6.
The organic growth amounted to 8%. The period is most probably effected by a negative calendar effect due to an early Easter. Growth during the first months was higher than the quarter as a whole.
The sales growth was good in all regions except the USA. The operations in America have been effected by a weaker market in the USA, especially Orrefors Kosta Boda Inc.
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