Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Skanska and their replies. If you do not find the question you are looking for, please contact us.
When was Skanska founded?
In 1887. Learn more about Our history.
What is Skanska's business?
We are a construction and project development company, structured in four business streams: construction, residential development, commercial property development and infrastructure development. Learn more about Our services.
What are Skanska's net sales?
In 2010, net sales amounted to SEK 122 billion. Learn more about our financials in the Financial information section.
In how many countries is the company present?
Skanska conducts business in more than fifteen countries in Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. Learn more about our Geographic markets.
Which are Skanska's main markets, in terms of net sales?
The U.S. is our largest market with 28 % of net sales, followed by Sweden at 23 % of net sales.
Where are the headquarters located?
In Solna, Sweden.
Who is the head of Skanska Group?
Johan Karlström is Skanska's President and CEO and member of the senior executive management team. Sverker Martin-Löf is the Chairman of the Board. Learn more about Johan Karlström, Sverker Martin-Löf and the Board and Management.
How many employees does Skanska have?
In January 2012, Skanska had about 53,000 employees in some fifteen countries. Get to know some of our employees in the Meet our people section.
When was the company introduced on the stock market?
Skanska was introduced on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1965. Learn more about our share on the Share performance page.
Where is the Skanska share traded?
The Skanska shares are listed and traded on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Exchange. Find more information about the share on the Share performance page.
How many shareholders has Skanska got?
On January 1, 2011, Skanska had 87,075 shareholders. Read more about our Ownership structure.
How many analysts follow Skanska?
On our Analysts page you will find a list of the analysts following Skanska.
What does your dividend policy and dividend history look like?
Find information on our dividend policy and dividend history on the Dividend page.
Where do I find the release dates of Skanska's financial reports?
All financial events such as releases of financial reports are found on the Calendar page, where you will also find a link to archived events.
Where can I find information on Skanska's credit risk?
Learn about the Skanska Group’s credit risk at the Credit risk page.
What does Skanska's ownership structure look like?
Skanska is owned by a number of different owners, visit our Ownership structure page for more information.
Where can I find the annual report?
Find our latest and previous annual reports in pdf on the Annual reports page. You can also order a printed copy.
How does Skanska work with sustainability?
Our commitment to contribute to a more sustainable world is resolute, read more on Sustainability.
Where can I find information about job opportunities?
You can find more information on job opportunities within Skanska on our Job opportunities page.
What is Skanska's policy for compensation and benefits?
Skanska's policy is to give our employees a total compensation aligned with the local market.
Can I impact my own compensation?
In 2008, a three-year Skanska Employee Ownership Program (SEOP) was introduced to further strengthen Skanska's attractiveness to new and existing employees. It was aimed at all permanent employees, for the purpose of attracting and retaining employees and strengthening their affinity with the Company. An eligible employee can invest up to 5% of the net salary in Skanska stocks. If the employee fulfills the conditions for contribution 3 years later, the employee will receive 25%-100% of the investment in Skanska stocks, depending on the performance of his or her business unit. Please not that investing in stocks is a risk and that other percentages are valid for Key and Top Managers.
Is the compensation model same in all countries where Skanska operates?
No, there are local variations between countries in terms of the total package of compensation and benefits. Please advice your local HR team.