AXIS AB: Interim report January-June 2005

Record high first-half earnings

• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 401 M (320). • Operating profit for the period totaled SEK 55 M (3). • Profit before tax was SEK 55 M (3). • Profit after tax was SEK 42 M (3). "Axis continues to retain its leading position in an expanding network video market. I am highly satisfied with the strong sales result, where factors such as expanding partnerships and the generation shift implemented in the product portfolio made a significant contribution to the record earnings for the period." Ray Mauritsson, CEO, Axis Communications The full report including tables can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/financial_reports.htm For more information, please contact: Margareta Lantz, Manager, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Axis Communications Telephone: + 46 (0) 46-272 18 00 or +46 708 90 18 92, E-post: margareta.lantz@axis.com