Year-End Report 2005

• Net sales – MSEK 1,759 (1,382) • Income after financial items – MSEK 108.1 (54.8) • Income after tax – MSEK 75.6 (36.6) • Earnings per share – SEK 6.03 (2.95) • Order intake – MSEK 1,784 (1,394) • Dividends proposed at SEK 3.50 (3.00) per share

Comments from the Group CEO Per Borgvall: • Three strategic acquisitions executed during the year • Profit doubled • Growth in net sales of 27%, of which 10% was organic • The Group's financial position remained strong, enabling continued investment. • To strengthen business focus, an organisation divided into business areas has been introduced