Axis AB (publ) reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and parent earnings results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 1,997.2 million compared to SEK 1,905.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 312.2 million compared to SEK 388.7 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 312.0 million compared to SEK 388.7 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 232.9 million compared to SEK 289.2 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 246.3 million compared to SEK 300.1 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 3.35 compared to SEK 4.16 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 216.9 million compared to SEK 146.3 million a year ago. Return on equity was 34.2% compared to 49.8% a year ago. For the nine months, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 5,326.9 million compared to SEK 4,876.3 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 632.1 million compared to SEK 650.0 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 631.4 million compared to SEK 649.4 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 469.6 million compared to SEK 475.9 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income attributable to parent company's shareholders was SEK 491.3 million compared to SEK 496.3 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 6.76 compared to SEK 6.85 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 459.9 million compared to SEK 512.5 million a year ago. Return on equity was 34.2% compared to 49.8% a year ago. For the nine months, on company basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 85.5 million compared to SEK 81.5 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 46.6 million compared to operating loss of SEK 17.1 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 35.9 million against loss before tax of SEK 13.8 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was SEK 28.0 million compared to net loss for the period of SEK 13.8 million a year ago.