SSAB AB announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was SEK 19,251 million compared to SEK 17,017 million a year ago. Operating income was SEK 1,007 million compared to SEK 843 million a year ago. Net income was SEK 695 million compared to SEK 332 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was SEK 0.67 compared to SEK 0.32 a year ago. For the full year, sales was SEK 74,941 million compared to SEK 66,059 million a year ago. Operating income was SEK 4,940 million compared to SEK 3,838 million a year ago. Net income was SEK 3,549 million compared to SEK 2,295 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was SEK 3.45 compared to SEK 2.23 a year ago.