Note 40. Proposed disposition of earnings

The unrestricted equity in Alfa Laval AB (publ) is SEK:
Profit brought forward	4,027,466,708
Repaid dividend	27,156
Net income 2023	5,265,821,931
	9,293,315,795

The Board of Directors propose a dividend of SEK 7.50 (6.00) per share corresponding to SEK 3,099,947,363 (2,479,957,890) and that the remaining income of SEK 6,193,368,432 (4,027,466,708) be carried forward.

The Board of Directors are of the opinion that the proposed dividend is in line with the requirements that the type and size of operations, the associated risks, the capital needs, liquidity and financial position put on the company.

True and fair view

The undersigned certify that the annual report for the Group and the Parent company has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted for use in the European Union, and generally accepted accounting principles respectively, and gives a true and fair view of the financial positions and results of the Group and the Parent company, and that the Board of Directors’ report gives a fair review of the development of the operations, financial positions and results of the Group and the Parent company and describes substantial risks and uncertainties that the Group companies face.