Axis AB announced consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales were SEK 2,253.1 million against SEK 1,997.2 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 364.7 million against SEK 312.2 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 363.8 million against SEK 312 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 278.2 million against SEK 232.9 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 4.01 against SEK 3.35 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 546.3 million against SEK 216.9 million a year ago. Return on equity of 31.4% against 34.2% a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net sales were SEK 6,398.6 million against SEK 5,326.9 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 808 million against SEK 632.1 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 806.1 million against SEK 631.4 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 604.1 million against SEK 469.6 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 8.7 against SEK 6.76 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 1,119.5 million against SEK 459.9 million a year ago. Return on equity of 31.4% against 34.2% a year ago. For the third quarter, on parent basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 97.7 million compared to SEK 85.5 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 47.3 million compared to SEK 46.6 million a year ago. Net profit was SEK 63.8 million compared to SEK 28 million a year ago.