Interim Report January 1st – March 31st, 2005 First Quarter 2005

· Order intake increased by 22 per cent to 2 382 MSEK (1 950). · Net sales increased by 27 per cent to 2 241 MSEK (1 760). · The organic growth was 11 per cent. · Earnings before taxes increased by 62 per cent to 152 MSEK (94). · Earnings after taxes increased by 62 per cent to 110 MSEK (68). · Earnings per share increased by 66 per cent to 5.83 SEK (3.52). · Cash flow per share amounted to -2.59 SEK (3.89). First Quarter 2005 2004 Change (MSEK) Recorded Adjusted. * Order Intake 2 382 1 950 22 % 7 % Net sales 2 241 1 760 27 % 11 % Operating 180 119 51 % 18 % earnings (EBIT 1) Margin % 8,0 6.8 1,2 0,4 Operating 180 110 64 % 27 % earnings Earnings 152 94 62 % 30 % before taxes Earnings 110 68 62 % 31 % after taxes Earnings per 5.82 3.52 66 % 33 % share, SEK Cash flow per -2.59 3.89 -167 % share, SEK * Adjusted for currency fluctuations and changes in Group structure As of January 1st, 2005, Hexagon AB complies with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), in accordance with the EU regulations. For further information, please The interim report will be presented contact: Tuesday, May 3rd at 15.00 hrs C.E.T. in Ola Rollén, President & C.E.O., a telephone conference. Please see Hexagon AB instructions at: www.hexagon.se. Phone +46 8 601 26 20 Håkan Halén, C.F.O., Hexagon AB Phone +46 8 601 26 20