Interim Report for AudioDev AB January 1 – March 31 2006

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(Figures in brackets relate to the period January - March 2005) • Net sales totalled SEK 32.0 (29.7) million. • Profit after financial items was SEK -7.3 (-9.1) million. • Profit after tax totalled SEK -4.6 (-7.0) million. • Profit per share amounted to SEK -0.28 (-0.42). • The backlog of orders was SEK 5.0 (6.2) million at the end of the period. • AudioDev testers for blue laser format is being met with increasing interest on the market, and seven units have been supplied to date. • After the end of the period, measures have been put in place to streamline operations, and notice has been given of 25 redundancies.

AudioDev in brief AudioDev is a world-leading manufacturer of test equipment for quality control of optical media such as CDs and DVDs. The company also holds a leading position within the ongoing development of the blue laser based formats, BD and HD DVD. Net sales in 2005 were SEK 218 million with the largest markets being in the US, Asia and Europe. The head office is based in Malmö, Sweden. AudioDev has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since September 2000. AudioDev's products are sold under the brands CATS and Go!. The products in the CATS series are high precision analyzers for quality testing of all formats on the market. Go! is a brand with products optimised for production control. AudioDev also offers an extensive service network, as well as customised training and independent test analyses via AudioDev's TestCenter. AudioDev's customers include Cinram, CMC, Microsoft, Moser Baer India, Panasonic, Pioneer,Ritek Corp. and Technicolor. For more information, please contact: Christer Sjöström, Chief Executive Officer, Tel: +46 40 690 49 00, +46 705 45 64 55 e-mail: christer.sjostrom@audiodev.com Anna Thelander, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: +46 40 690 49 42, Mobile: +46 709 69 49 20, e-mail: anna.thelander@audiodev.com

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