Interim Report, January 1 - March 31, 1999

Interim Report January 1 - March 31, 1999 Total Return Better than Index * The value of the portfolio of listed stocks rose by 4 percent during the first three months of the year, compared with 6 percent for the General Index. Through April 30 the value of the portfolio had increased by 15 percent, while the General Index had increased by 11 percent. * Net asset value was SEK 166 per share and CPN on March 31 and SEK 184 per share and CPN on April 30. * Total return for Industrivärden's Class A stock for the period January 1 - April 30, was 19 percent, compared with 13 percent for the Findata total return index. * Consolidated earnings after financial items totaled SEK 125 M (185) for the first quarter. Of this amount, gains on sales of stocks accounted for SEK 110 M (162). ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/04/19990504BIT00020/bit0001.doc The full report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/04/19990504BIT00020/bit0002.pdf The full report