Interim report January - June 2006

Continued growth and improved profit

• Net sales for the first half of 2006 rose by 15 per cent to SEK 1,031 (900) million, of which acquired units contributed 11 per cent. During the second quarter, net sales increased by 6 per cent to SEK 474 (447) million, of which acquired units contributed 9 per cent. • Adjusted profit before tax for the first half amounted to SEK 26 (17) million and SEK 11 (9) million in the second quarter. Profit before tax for the first half was charged with costs for restructuring measures announced earlier in Germany, Finland and Belgium of SEK 45 million and amounted to SEK -19 (17) million and SEK -34 (9) million in the second quarter. • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 1.32 (0.90). • Cash flow after investing activities, but before acquisitions, totalled SEK -7 (10) million in the first half of the year. In the second quarter, cash flow after investing activities amounted to SEK -12 (18) million. One-time items related to RCT and restructuring costs were charged to cash flow in a total amount of SEK 37 million in the first half. • As announced earlier, new restructuring measures were initiated during the period in Germany, Finland and Belgium. These measures will result in a reduction of 125 positions over a two-year period. Upon completion, the annual savings are estimated at SEK 48 million.