Invitation to a press- and analyst meeting on 17 August

A presentation will be held in conjunction with the publication of IBS’ interim report for the second quarter 2006. The report will be distributed to the market at around 8 a.m. (CET) on 17 August.

The presentation is held on 17 August at 10 a.m. (CET) at Operaterassen in Stockholm. The report is presented by Erik Heilborn, President and CEO and by Per-Arne Sendrén, Executive Vice President and CFO. If you wish to attend the meeting at Operaterrassen, please register at www.financialhearings.com The presentation can also be followed via telephone at +46 (0)8 5052 0110 or via www.financialhearings.com For further information, please contact Helena Magnusson, telephone +46 8 627 23 98 or via email at helena.magnusson@ibs.net