Interim Report January - June 2006

A second quarter with substantially improved earnings and increased order intake • Order intake increased by 42 per cent to 3 573 MSEK (2 525). • Net sales increased by 35 per cent to 3 377 MSEK (2 507). • Earnings before tax increased by 114 per cent to 434 MSEK (203). • Earnings after tax increased by 125 per cent to 328 MSEK (146). • Earnings per share, before dilution, increased by 64 per cent to 3.80 SEK (2.32). • Rights issue raised 2 700 MSEK. A strong first six months 2006 • Order intake increased by 42 per cent to 6 981 MSEK (4 907). • Net sales increased by 41 per cent to 6 712 MSEK (4 748). • Earnings before tax increased by 113 per cent to 756 MSEK (355). • Earnings after tax increased by 131 per cent to 591 MSEK (256). • Earnings per share, before dilution, increased by 76 per cent to 7.25 SEK (4.11). Adjustment of forecast • Hexagon’s long term financial goal to increase earnings per share after tax with at least 15 per cent per annum, will be exceeded for year 2006. Contact information For further information, please contact Sara Kraft, Investor Relations, at +46 8 601 26 27. Hexagon AB (publ) Registration number: 556190-4771 P.O Box 1112 SE-131 26 Nacka Strand Sweden Visitor address: Cylindervägen 12 Phone: +46 8 601 26 20 Fax: +46 8 601 26 21 E-mail: postmaster@hexagon.se www.hexagon.se