Saab adjusts 2013 outlook with release of interim results
Saab has reported an increase in order bookings in four of its six business areas but challenging market conditions as well as high investments in R&D have caused the company to adjust its outlook for 2013.
Sales are now expected to be in line with 2012 with an operating margin of 6.6% equal to those recorded in the first half year of 2013. The previous outlook expected to achieve sales slightly higher than 2012 with an operating margin of 7.7% in line with 2012.
Describing how sales in the first half year had declined by one per cent to MSEK
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