P21 Transactions with related parties

Sales to group companies from the Parent Company amounted to SEK 8,513 million (16,966), or 89 percent (81) of total sales. The share of exports was 67 percent (58). The Parent Company’s purchases from group companies amounted to SEK 1,886 million (1,875), or 23 percent (11) of total purchases. The Parent Company granted no loans to associated companies. Guarantees have been made for obligations of associated companies in the amount of 0 million SEK (0). All transactions are effected on an arm’s length basis.

There are no employment agreements between the companies in the Group and the Parent Company’s directors or employees who provide compensation if those persons give notice of termination, or their services are terminated on a reasonable basis, or the employment is terminated as a consequence of a public takeover bid.