20 July 2018
Financial highlights, January–June 2018
- Net sales increased by 10% (6% excluding currency effects) to SEK 76,286 million (69,418)
- Underlying operating profit of SEK 13,129 million (13,234)
- Operating profit of SEK 9,750 million (10,490)
- Profit for the period of SEK 7,125 million (5,926)
Financial highlights, April–June 2018
- Net sales increased by 9% (4% excluding currency effects) to SEK 31,959 million (29,306)
- Underlying operating profit decreased to SEK 3,770 million (4,826)
- Operating profit of SEK 2,775 million (4,399)
- Profit for the period of SEK 2,967 million (2,097)
Business highlights, April–June 2018
- Higher electricity generation as a result of increased hydro power generation
- Construction started on one of Sweden's largest wind farms, Blakliden/Fäbodberget (353 MW)
- Planned early closure by 2024 of the Hemweg 8 coal-fired power plant in the Netherlands, for reduced CO2 emissions
- Agreement with Facebook on supply of renewable electricity and power balancing
- Continued growth in e-vehicle charging solutions through new partnerships and expansion of the InCharge charging network
- Accelerated pace of investment in electricity grids where the need for renewal and expansion remains great
For more information, please contact
Johan Sahlqvist, Head of Investor Relations, cell +46 (0)72226 40 51
Markus Friberg, Head of Media Relations & Editorial Nordic/Corp/EU, cell: +46 (0) 70 261 30 84
Vattenfall's Press Office: Telephone: +46 (0) 8 739 50 10, press@vattenfall.com