Annual report 2000
2000 was another year of strong performance for the ASSA ABLOY Group. Income before tax increased by 43 percent to SEK 1,402 M, operating cash flow after capital expenditure was even stronger at SEK 1,756 M, and earnings per share increased by 23 percent to SEK 2.73. Through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth our sales grew to SEK 14,394 M (10,277) and on a pro forma basis our sales are now approaching SEK 20,000 M.
Through the acquisition of the global lock group Yale Intruder Security we became the world leaders in locks. By acquiring HID, the world leader in identification products for access control, we have added a logical and fast growing business area and important know-how for the development of future intelligent locks.
The year in brief 2000 eng.pdf
About ASSA ABLOY eng.pdf
Country sections eng.pdf
Financial information eng.pdf
Board and Management Group eng.pdf
Addresses eng.pdf