Getinge AB reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of SEK 9,523 million against SEK 9,417 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 1,449 million against SEK 1,545 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 1,292 million against SEK 1,371 million a year ago. Net profit was SEK 952 million against SEK 999 million a year ago. Earnings per share were SEK 3.96 against SEK 4.02 a year ago. Cash flow from operations was SEK 1,783 million against SEK 1,483 million a year ago. EBITA was SEK 1,970 million against 1,920 million a year ago.

For the year, the company reported net sales of SEK 29,756 million against SEK 30,235 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 2,287 million against SEK 2,729 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 1,650 million against SEK 1,997 million a year ago. Net profit was SEK 1,213 million against SEK 1,457 million a year ago. Earnings per share were SEK 4.98 against SEK 5.83 a year ago. Cash flow from operations was SEK 3,671 million against SEK 3,458 million a year ago. EBITA was 4,341 million against SEK 4,179 million a year ago. Net debt amounted to SEK 23.4 million at the end of the period.

For the full-year of 2017, the company expects slightly positive organic sales growth.