Axis AB reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017 and company earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the second quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 2,118.8 million compared to SEK 1,762.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 209.0 million compared to SEK 166.8 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 208.5 million compared to SEK 166.2 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 148.7 million compared to SEK 122.6 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 173.7 million compared to SEK 128.5 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 2.14 compared to SEK 1.77 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 250.5 million compared to SEK 322.0 million a year ago. Return on equity was 31.5% compared to 39.8% a year ago. For the six months, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 4,145.5 million compared to SEK 3,329.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 443.3 million compared to SEK 319.9 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 442.3 million compared to SEK 319.4 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 325.9 million compared to SEK 236.7 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 352.5 million compared to SEK 245.0 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 4.69 compared to SEK 3.41 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 573.2 million compared to SEK 243.0 million a year ago. Return on equity was 31.5% compared to 39.8% a year ago. For the six months, on company basis, the company reported net sales amounted to SEK 62.6 million compared to SEK 54.6 million a year ago. Operating profit amounted to SEK 27.0 million compared to SEK 33.4 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 48.2 million against SEK 29.9 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 37.6 million compared to SEK 23.3 million a year ago.