Annual report 2018

Download the ASSA ABLOY Annual Report 2018 as a PDF below.

Financials in brief:

  • Sales increased 10 percent during the year to SEK 84,048 M (76,137) driven by continued strong growth for electro-mechanical products.
  • 19 acquisitions were completed during the year, contributing to net acquired growth of 2 percent for the year.
  • Continued good earnings and strong cash flow achieved during the year. Operating margin excluding items affecting comparability was 15.4 percent (16.2).
  • Investments in product development continued at a high pace.
  • About 27 percent (28) of sales was generated by products launched during the last three years.

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