It was better than expected. Analysts had forecast an average operating profit of 7.7 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Order intake rose to 36.9 billion, also beating expectations. This compares with 30.8 billion a year earlier and an average forecast of 36.6 billion.
Turnover rose to 37.7 billion, up from 29.2 billion. Analysts had expected it to rise to 36.8 billion.
