Capio AB (publ) announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of SEK 4,077 million against SEK 3,725 million a year ago. Organic sales growth was 3.4% against 2.9% and total sales growth was 9.4% against 6.1% a year ago. EBITDA was SEK 348 million against SEK 289 million a year ago. EBITA was SEK 232 million against SEK 183 million a year ago. Operating result (EBIT) was SEK 205 million against SEK 153 million a year ago. Profit for the period was SEK 155 million against SEK 135 million a year ago. Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 1.09 against SEK 0.96 a year ago. The solid result growth in fourth quarter for the group (20%+ of both EBITDA and EBITA) was mainly driven by actions taken in the French hospitals for improved productivity, supported by a positive calendar effect, and a continued solid development in the Nordic business. For the year, the company reported net sales of SEK 15,327 million against SEK 14,069 million a year ago. Organic sales growth was 2.4% against 3.3% and total sales growth was 8.9% against 4.3% a year ago. EBITDA was SEK 1,114 million against SEK 1,061 million a year ago. EBITA was SEK 659 million against SEK 644 million a year ago. Operating result (EBIT) was SEK 540 million against SEK 558 million a year ago. Profit for the period was SEK 370 million against SEK 404 million a year ago. Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 2.62 against SEK 2.86 a year ago.