Second quarter 2019 – Increased sales and strategic acquisition · Sales increased 6 per cent to 3,685 MSEK (3,461). · EBITA amounted to 566 MSEK (568). · EBITA margin amounted to 15.4 per cent (16.4). · Operating profit amounted to 551 MSEK (561). · Operating margin amounted to 15.0 per cent (16.2). · Profit after tax amounted to 413 MSEK (426). · Earnings per share amounted to 1.20 SEK (1.24). · Operating cash flow increased to 709 MSEK (522). · July 1st Preferred Compounding, a notable Rubber Compounder in North America, was acquired. First half of 2019 –