Axis AB reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018 and company earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2018. For the second quarter, consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 2,601.2 million compared to SEK 2,118.8 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 429.2 million compared to SEK 209.0 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 429.2 million compared to SEK 208.5 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 331.2 million compared to SEK 148.7 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 312.6 million compared to SEK 173.7 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 4.77 compared to SEK 2.14 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 262.7 million compared to SEK 250.5 million a year ago. Return on equity was 28.1% compared to 31.5% a year ago. For the six months, consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 4,659.3 million compared to SEK 4,145.5 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 607.3 million compared to SEK 443.3 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 606.2 million compared to SEK 442.3 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 457.8 million compared to SEK 325.9 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 477.1 million compared to SEK 352.5 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 6.59 compared to SEK 4.69 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 316.2 million compared to SEK 573.2 million a year ago. Return on equity was 28.1% compared to 31.5% a year ago. For the six months, on company basis, the company reported net sales amounted to SEK 74.3 million compared to SEK 62.6 million a year ago. Operating profit amounted to SEK 44.9 million compared to SEK 27.0 million a year ago. Profit after financial items tax was SEK 12.8 million against SEK 48.2 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 10.0 million compared to SEK 37.6 million a year ago.