Full-year Report 2002

Operating earnings for the full year increased 43% · Consolidated revenues grew 11% to SEK 750.8m (679.4) in the fourth quarter and by 20% to SEK 2,774.9m (2,320.6) for the full year 2002. · Operating earnings before goodwill amortization and items affecting comparability rose 24% to SEK 143.1m (115.0) in the fourth quarter and by 22% to SEK 481.4m (395.2) for the full year. · Sustained strong cash flow from operating activities for the full year: SEK 333.1m (371.1), out of which the group was more than able to finance the year's total investments internally. · Earnings per share were SEK 2.61. · The Board of Directors proposes dividends of SEK 1 per share. · Organic growth was 12% for 2002, consistent with the group's objective of a minimum of 10% over a business cycle. For more information, please contact: Jan Roxendal, CEO & President Anders Antonsson, Investor Relations Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10200 Tel: +46 (0)8 546 10206, mobile: +46 (0)70 336 7818 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/02/25/20030225BIT00810/wkr0001.doc The full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/02/25/20030225BIT00810/wkr0002.pdf The fulll report