Record operating profit Third quarter · Net sales increased by 1% to SEK 37,418 M (36,881), with positive organic growth of 0% (1) and acquired net growth of 4% (11). Exchange- rates affected sales by –3% (4). · Organic sales growth was good in Americas and Global Technologies, stable in EMEIA, while organic sales declined in Entrance Systems and Asia Pacific. · Seven acquisitions with combined annual sales of about SEK 4 billion were completed in the quarter. · Operating income[1] (EBIT) increased by 8% and amounted to SEK 6,255 M (5,777), with an operating margin of 16.7%