Getinge Group Q1 Report 2006

• Orders received rose by 15% to SEK 3,314 million (2,884) • Net sales rose by 18% to SEK 2,975 million (2,525) • Profit before tax amounted to SEK 262 million, including restructuring costs of SEK 50 million (313) • Net profit amounted to SEK 191 million (225) • Profit per share amounted to SEK 0.93 (1.09) • Strong orders received • Favourable cash flow • Continued positive outlook for the year Getinge AB Box 69, 310 44 Getinge Telephone +46 (0)35 15 55 00. Fax +46 (0)35 549 52 email info@getinge.com Company reg. No. 556408-5032 www.getinge.com