Interim Report January – September 2005

Third quarter 2005 - Invoiced sales rose by 27% to MSEK 372 (293) – organic growth for comparable units was 17%. - The operating profit increased by 47% to MSEK 42 (28). - The result after financial items was a profit of MSEK 35 (23). - The profit after tax amounted to MSEK 24 (15). - Earnings per share increased by 56% to SEK 2.68 (1.72) January - September 2005 - Invoiced sales rose by 18% to MSEK 1,089 (922) – organic growth for comparable units was 13%. - The operating profit increased by 39% to MSEK 96 (69). - The result after financial items was a profit of MSEK 85 (57). - The profit after tax amounted to MSEK 59 (38). - Earnings per share increased by 53% to SEK 6.59 (4.31). - In April all the shares in Telesteps AB, which manufactures telescopic ladders, were acquired. - As of 14 June Gunnebo Industrier’s shares have been listed on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Forecast 2005 This year has so far turned out well for Gunnebo Industrier and the result for 2005 as a whole is expected to be significantly better than last year. This forecast remains unchanged.