Investor AB reported consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and consolidated and parent earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 34,381 million against SEK 31,742 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 47,433 million against SEK 34,980 million a year ago. Profit before tax was SEK 44,542 million against SEK 34,118 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to the owners of the parent company was SEK 44,318 million against SEK 33,665 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were SEK 57.90 against SEK 44.02 a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were SEK 10,863 million against SEK 12,261 million a year ago. Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment was SEK 1,377 million against SEK 1,545 million a year ago. Net debt as on December 31, 2017 was SEK 12,224 million. Net Asset Value per share was SEK 440. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 8,950 million against SEK 8,747 million a year ago. Operating loss was SEK 302 million against profit of SEK 8,741 million a year ago. Loss before tax was SEK 1,163 million against Profit of SEK 9,248 million a year ago. Loss for the period attributable to the owners of the parent company was SEK 1,007 million against Profit of SEK 9,183 million a year ago. Diluted loss per share were SEK 1.32 against earnings of SEK 12.00 a year ago. For the year, on parent basis, the company reported net sales of SEK 13 million against SEK 11 million a year ago. Operating profit was SEK 37,548 million against SEK 29,425 million a year ago. Profit for the period was SEK 37,056 million against SEK 29,275 million a year ago.