REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2006
The operating result (EBIT) was negative with7.6 million (negative 5.7 million).Associated companies were consolidated with anaggregate result of 115.0 million (negative 90.1million). Net financial items were positive inthe quarter with 56.7 million (11.0 million).The consolidated result before tax was 164.1million (negative 84.8 million).Report first quarter 2006The Group accounts have been prepared accordingto the International Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS). The interim report for thefirst quarter 2006 has been prepared accordingto IAS 34, based upon