Getinge Group Q2 Report 2008

Reporting period January – June

• Orders received increased by 15.7% to SEK 9,184 million (7,940), corresponding to organic growth of 6.9%

• Net sales increased by 15% to SEK 8,558 million (7,444)

• Profit before tax rose by 16% to SEK 756 million (652)

• Net profit increased by 17.5% to SEK 544 million (463)

• Earnings per share increased by 17% to SEK 2.61 (2.23)

• EBITA before restructuring rose by 28.6% to SEK 1,390 million (1,081)

• Strong cash flow in second quarter

• Continued strong earnings outlook for the year