AXIS AB: Year-end report 2005

Sharp growth for video resulted in more than doubled earnings

• Net sales during the year totaled SEK 895 M (691). • Operating profit for the year amounted to SEK 128 M (51). • Profit before tax for the year was SEK 128 M (50). • Profit after tax for the year amounted to SEK 91 M (31). • Earnings per share after tax for the year amounted to SEK 1.32 (0.44). • Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1,00 (0,50) per share of which SEK 0,50 extraordinary dividend. "From Axis' viewpoint, 2005 was a strong year, with the entire Group reporting 29-percent growth and more than doubled earnings. A strategy focused on video combined with a well-developed product portfolio and an increased acceptance of digital solutions during the year constitutes the three factors that contributed to the healthy earnings." Ray Mauritsson, CEO 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 e-mail: margareta.lantz@axis.com