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Atea increased profitability in Q2 and strengthened its Nordic position further to acquisitions in Finland.

Atea increased profitability in Q2 and strengthened its Nordic position further to acquisitions in Finland. Press release - Stockholm, 5 August 2004 Atea, the Nordic region's leading one-stop supplier of IT products and related services, reports turnover of SEK 1,315m for the second quarter 2004 (SEK 1,321m for the second quarter 2003). The operating profit before amortisation of goodwill (EBITA) for the second quarter 2004 amounted to SEK 29m (SEK 26m), and profit before tax to SEK 20m (SEK 17m). The two companies acquired in Finland, Novosys Oy och X-Way Oy, became part of the Group in

Observer AB (publ) Interim report January - June 2004

Observer AB (publ) Interim report January - June 2004 Strong development in North America and continued tough market conditions in the Nordic region · The group's operating revenue amounted to SEK 811.4 million (781.6). Exchange rate effects from the translation to Swedish kronor affected revenue negatively by SEK 22.4 million compared with the corresponding period of 2003. Organic growth in local currency was -1 percent. For the corresponding period 2003 the organic growth amounted to -5 percent. · Operating profit before goodwill amortization and items affecting comparability, EBITA,

Financial effects through June 2004

Financial effects through June 2004 Skandia's result is affected by external factors such as changes in the stock market and interest rates. Future revenues, which are based on fund values, increase or decrease as a result of these factors. According to information presented in conjunction with the interim report for the first quarter of 2004, a 1% increase in the stock market would have a one-time effect on the operating result of SEK +82 million and a 1% decrease would have a one-time effect on the operating result of SEK -99 million. Financial effects during the first quarter of 2004

Interim report January-June 2004

Interim report January-June 2004 - The profit after tax increased to SEK 396 million (333), equivalent to SEK 6.52 (5.37) per share - Rental income decreased to SEK 851 million (1,030) due to sales of properties - 29 properties have been sold for the combined sum of SEK 1,714 million (1,857), yielding a profit of SEK 261 million (285) "Wihlborgs continues to perform well. Profits have increased while the vacancy rate has remained flat", says Erik Paulsson, CEO of Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB. "We upped the pace further and made several major acquisitions that have strengthened our presence in a

Interim Report January 1 - June 30, 2004

Interim Report January 1 - June 30, 2004 - Industrivärden's net asset value was SEK 33,413 M on August 3, 2004, an increase of SEK 3,343 M since the start of the year. Net asset value on June 30, 2004, was SEK 34,443 M (25,642). - Net asset value per share was SEK 173 on August 3, 2004, an increase of SEK 17 per share since the start of the year. Including reinvested dividends the increase was SEK 23 per share. Net asset value per share on June 30, 2004, was SEK 178 (133). Average annual growth in net asset value over the last ten-year period, including reinvested dividends, was 16%.

Agreement signed with Uppsala County

Mandator has signed a general agreement with Uppsala County Council for IT services in such areas as operational development, project management, systems development and administration.The agreement is valid until 31 March 2006, with an option to extent by a further year."This agreement constitutes a vital platform for our further investment in the public sector in the county of Uppsala, where the County Council and Uppsala Local Authority are already important customers," says Nils Henström, Business Unit Manager at Mandator.In a future project, Mandator will be responsible for

Interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2004

Interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2004 * Sales for the quarter rose 14 percent at fixed exchange rates compared with the preceding year. * The operating margin for the quarter was 20.9 percent (16.6). * Kai Wärn was appointed President and CEO. * Sales for the year were SEK 2,158 M (2,012). * Profit after tax for the year was SEK 285 M (245). * Earnings per share for the year were SEK 9.90 (8.50). ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download:

Interim report, second quarter 2004

Interim report, second quarter 2004 "Sandvik's growth in the second quarter was strong. Order intake and invoicing were at the highest level ever in a specific quarter as well as profit after net financial items, which rose 40 percent to SEK 1,664 M. Higher volumes, increased productivity and rationalization measures resulted in a sharp increase in operating profit. Activity was high in all business areas and in all major markets, particularly in the NAFTA area, in which Sandvik's order intake rose 31 percent. It is also pleasing to note that demand in Europe developed positively. As a

Interim Report, 1st January - 30th June 2004

Interim Report, 1st January - 30th June 2004 [Removed Graphic] New Boliden reports a record result for the first six months of 2004 Comparison between the first six months of 2004 and 2003 · Net sales increased to SEK 9,045 million (SEK 4,636 m). · The operating result increased to SEK 831 million (SEK 210 m). · The result after financial items improved to SEK 614 million (SEK 69 m). · The net result increased to SEK 546 million (SEK 169 m). · Earnings per share increased to SEK 2.36 (SEK 1.59). · Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 910 million (SEK 336 m). · The debt/equity

ELISA CORPORATION?S INTERIM REPORT FOR A

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 5 AUGUST 2004 AT 8.00amELISA CORPORATION’S INTERIM REPORT FOR APRIL-JUNE 2004 ·Profit before extraordinary items and taxes increased toEUR 28 million (7). Revenue amounted to EUR 339 million (391). ·The number of subscriptions of Elisa’s own service operatorincreased by approximately 14 000, and the churn rate decreasedsubstantially, from 47 per cent in the previous quarter to 29per cent. ·The financial position was strengthened: equity ratioincreased to 46 per cent and net debt was reduced toEUR 513 million. ·The

SYSOPEN'S TURNOVER MAINTAINED AND PROFIT

SysOpen Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 5 August 2004, 8:00 a.m.SYSOPEN'S TURNOVER MAINTAINED AND PROFITABILITY IMPROVEDYEAR ON YEAR Sysopen Plc’s Interim Report for 1 January –30 June 2004 - Second-quarter turnover (Q2/2004) came to MEUR 6.6(Q2/2003: MEUR 6.6), with business profitability (EBITA) 7per cent (Q2/2003: 4 per cent)- Cumulative turnover was MEUR 13, down by MEUR 0.6 year onyear- Cumulative earnings before interest, taxes, and goodwillamortisation (EBITA) accounted for 6.7 per cent of turnover,amounting to EUR 870 thousand, down EUR 217 thousand- Cumulative profit before

YIT?S INTERIM REPORT, JAN. 1 - JUNE 30,

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE AUG. 5, 2004, 8:00YIT’S INTERIM REPORT, JAN. 1 - JUNE 30, 2004: NET SALES OF EUR 1.5 BILLION IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR. EARNINGS IMPROVE.Net sales up 61 per centThe YIT Group’s net sales in the January-June period grew by 61 per cent compared with the previous year and amounted to EUR 1,504.4 million (1-6/2003: EUR 932.1 million). A substantial share of the net sales growth was due to the integration of the Building Systems business into the Group on August 29, 2003. The business was acquired from ABB and it offers property services, technical building system

Ericsson selected by Telefónica for GSM network in El Salvador

Telefónica Móviles has chosen Ericsson to provide radio access and core infrastructure to migrate its existing network in El Salvador to GSM 850 MHz. The national network was launched in July.In addition to the network equipment, the turnkey implementation includes several telecom services from Ericsson including network deployment, network design, and network support. "We feel honored that a global client such as Telefónica Móviles has selected Ericsson and our GSM solution to evolve its existing network," said Lars Lindén, President Ericsson Central America. "We are pleased to work as

Länsförsäkringar retained highest credit rating in Sweden

Länsförsäkringar retained highest credit rating in Sweden Länsförsäkringar Sak AB retains its A rating with stable outlook from the Standard & Poor's rating institute. This is the highest credit rating of all non-life insurance companies in Sweden. In addition Länsförsäkringar AB retains its A- rating with stable outlook. "These high credit ratings confirm Länsförsäkringar's financial strength, favorable financial earnings and market successes. We will continue to work with increased efficiency, reduced costs and an even better return on investments," says Sten Dunér, Group Controller,

Axfood's sales July 2004

Axfood's sales July 2004 Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 6.8% for the month of July, of which same-stores increased by 4.0%. Consolidated net sales for July totalled SEK 2,847 m (2,888), a decrease by 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-July 2004 the increase was 8.4% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores increased by 5.0%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 19, 693 m (19,388), an increase of 1.6%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 16,655 m (16,358) and Spar

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2004

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2004 Luxembourg, 4 August 2004 - Metro International S.A. ("Metro") (MTROA, MTROB), today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2004. SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2004 - 50% year on year increase in net sales to US$ 145.4 million (US$ 96.7 million) - 70% year on year reduction in operating loss to US$ 4.0 million (US$ 13.6 million) - 76% year on year reduction in net loss to US$ 5.2 million (US$ 21.7 million) - Weighted average basic loss per share of US$ 0.01 (US$ 0.2 per share)

"Top ten" in mobile phone sales at Telia's retail stores in July

"Top ten" in mobile phone sales at Telia's retail stores in July As in June, the Nokia 3310 with Telia Refill prepaid card was the best- selling mobile phone for the month of July in Telia's retail stores in Sweden. Sony Ericsson's T230 was the second best-selling handset. The new Sony Ericsson K700i was a new entrant in the top ten list and came in third place. Six out of ten mobile phones on the best seller list for July come from Sony Ericsson. July ranking June ranking Handset model Note 1 1 Nokia 3310 R 2 5 Sony Ericsson T230 R (+K) 3 New Sony Ericsson K700i GO +K 4 2 Sony Ericsson

Ericsson supplies full commercial EDGE system for MobilCom in Jordan

Ericsson has been chosen as supplier of a full commercial EDGE system to MobilCom in Jordan. This includes an upgrade of their existing GPRS network, which will enable enhanced data transmission speed allowing the launch of new consumer services and offer high-speed data access to the entire subscriber base.Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide MobilCom with a complete EDGE network infrastructure with implementation services, a radio and core network upgrade. This order will further strengthen Ericsson's position in the GSM infrastructure market in Jordan. "By launching this

TRANSCOM REPORTS REVENUES UP 33% TO E175.6 MILLION WITH NET INCOME UP BY 29% TO E4.9 MILLION

TRANSCOM REPORTS REVENUES UP 33% TO E175.6 MILLION WITH NET INCOME UP BY 29% TO E4.9 MILLION Luxembourg, August 4, 2004 - Transcom WorldWide S.A. ('Transcom') (Stockholmsbörsen: TWWA, TWWB), the European Outsourcing specialist, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2004. SIX MONTH HIGHLIGHTS - Net sales up 33% to E175.6m (E132.2m) - Net income increases 29% to E4.9m (E3.8m) - EPS before dilution increases to E0.07 (E0.06) - Operating Income up 20% to E7.8m (E6.5m) - External sales up over 67% to E44.5m - Acquisition of remaining 25% of Gestel For additional

EQT IV holds final closing at EUR 2.5 billion

EQT IV holds final closing at EUR 2.5 billion EQT, the Northern European private equity group, has during the summer had a final closing of EQT IV (the "Fund") at EUR 2.5 billion (approximately USD 3.0 billion), exceeding its original EUR 2.0 billion target in just six months after the launch of the fundraising in January 2004. Notwithstanding strong support from existing and new investors, EQT had decided from the outset to hard cap the Fund at EUR 2.5 billion. EQT IV's commitments are comprised of EQT's existing investors, new high quality global institutional investors, as well as

Outokumpu Technology to deliver a new Copper Concentrator to Kazakhstan

Outokumpu Technology, part of the global metals and technology group Outokumpu, has signed a contract with Russian Copper Company "Russkaya Mednaya Kompanya" for the delivery of a new copper concentrator to Kazakhstan. The total contract value is around EUR 20 million.This contract is continuation for a basic engineering contract, which Outokumpu signed earlier this year for the same project.Once operational, the new concentrator will treat about 3 million tonnes of ore per year from one of Kazakhstan's largest copper deposits called "50th October Anniversary".Outokumpu Technology is

Japanese Customer Places Order for Micronic Omega6600 Series for Semiconductor Applications

Japanese Customer Places Order for Micronic Omega6600 Series for Semiconductor Applications Taby, Sweden - August 3, 2004 - Micronic Laser Systems AB (Stockholmsborsen's Attract 40: MICR) has received an order from a Japanese customer for an Omega6600B laser photomask pattern generator for use in volume production semiconductor applications. The tool is scheduled to ship during the forth quarter of 2004. "Micronic's steady order intake for 2004 continues with another important sale to a Japanese customer," said Sven Lofquist, Micronic president and CEO. "This order further signals the

Skandia's second quarter results will be presented to the press and analysts in London on 13 August

Skandia's second quarter results will be presented to the press and analysts in London on 13 August We are pleased to invite you to a presentation of Skandia's results for the second quarter of 2004. Skandia's CEO Hans-Erik Andersson and members of group management will comment on the report. After the initial presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that there will be a recording of the presentation available via webcast on www.skandia.com following the event. Time: Friday 13 August 11:00 - 13:00 CET Venue: City Presentation Centre, 4 Chiswell Street, London

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