Enabling the transformation to a low-carbon society

Fully committed to being part of the solution for a better tomorrow, we have set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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Innovation stories

Do you want to learn about our innovations? How operators benefit from our ergonomic equipment or how we secure a minimal impact on the environment?
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features stories about how we innovate for a sustainable future and push technology and society forward together with our customers.
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Focus area: Finance

Our mission is to achieve sustainable, profitable growth. By doing so, we are creating lasting value while safeguarding people and the planet. 

Our financial targets

  • 8% annual revenue growth, measured over a business cycle
  • To deliver sustained high return on capital employed by constantly striving for operational excellence and generating growth
  • Distribute about 50% of earnings as dividends to shareholders 

Annual revenue growth rate, average1)

Graph showing the annual revenue growth over 10, 5 and 3 years.

1) Figures for the years between 2014 and 2017 are best estimated numbers, as the effects of the distribution of Epiroc and restatements for IFRS 15 are not fully reconciled.

Capital employed and return1)

Graph showing the Capital employed and return over the last 5 years.

  • Blue bars: Capital employed, MSEK 
  • Yellow line: Return on capital employed, %

Dividend/earnings per share, average including discontinued operations2)

Graph showing the Dividend/earnings per share, average including discontinued operations over 10, 5 and 3 years.

2) Dividend for the fiscal year 2023 is based on the proposal from the Board of Directors.

Dividend policy history

–2003                 30–40% of earnings

2003–2011        40–50% of earnings

2011–                 about 50% of earnings

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We create lasting results in a way that is economically, environmentally and socially responsible.

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