STOCKHOLM, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Strong performance Second quarter Net sales increased by 10% to SEK 37,968 M (34,474), with organic growth of –1% (3) and acquired net growth of 11% (6). Exchange- rates affected sales by 0% (8). Organic sales growth was good in Americas and EMEIA, stable in Entrance Systems, but declined in Asia Pacific and Global Technologies. Eight acquisitions with combined annual sales of about SEK 1,000 M were completed in the quarter. Operating income1 (EBIT) increased by 11% and amounted to SEK 6,085 M (5,500), with an operating margin of 16.0% (16.0). Net income1 amounted to SEK 3,927 M (3,731). Earnings per share1 amounted to SEK 3.54 (3.36). Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 5,604 M (6,671). Sales and income  Second quarter First half-year 2023 2024 Δ 2023 2024 Δ Sales, SEK M 34,474 37,968 10 % 66,865 73,168 9 % Of which: Organic growth 897 –349 –1% 3,115 –1,111 –2 % Acquisitions and divestments 2,002 3,925 11 % 3,346 7,532 11 % Exchange-rate effects 2,109 –83 0 %