Securitas AB announced consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year and company earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported total sales of SEK 24,024.2 million against SEK 23,715.7 million a year ago. Operating income after amortization was SEK 1,163.4 million against SEK 1,107.4 million a year ago. Income before taxes was SEK 1,070.0 million against SEK 1,001.3 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company was SEK 642.8 million against SEK 701.1 million a year ago. Earnings per share before and after dilution were SEK 1.76 against SEK 1.92 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 1,812.6 million against SEK 1,157.2 million a year ago. Free cash flow was SEK 1,506.1 million against SEK 864.4 million a year ago. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported total sales of SEK 92,196.8 million against SEK 88,162.4 million a year ago. Operating income after amortization was SEK 4,373.3 million against SEK 4,153.2 million a year ago. Income before taxes was SEK 3,997.7 million against SEK 3,736.6 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company was SEK 2,735.6 million against SEK 2,642.0 million a year ago. Earnings per share before and after dilution were SEK 7.49 against SEK 7.24 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 3,837.3 million against SEK 3,039.1 million a year ago. Free cash flow was SEK 2,289.5 million against SEK 1,721.0 million a year ago. Net debt was SEK 12,333 million against SEK 13,431 million a year ago. For the year, on company basis, the company reported operating income of SEK 1,549.3 million against SEK 2,057.5 million a year ago. Income before taxes was SEK 2,364.8 million against SEK 2,489.4 million a year ago. Net income was SEK 2,387.3 million against SEK 2,292.2 million a year ago.