Interim Report 2005

1 January – 30 September

• Order intake for the period amounted to SEK 1,147M (873) – an increase of 32 per cent. When adjusted for acquisitions, the increase was 22 per cent. • Net sales amounted to SEK 901M (721) – an increase of 25 per cent. When adjusted for acquisitions, the increase was 15 per cent. • Operating profit, excluding restructuring costs relating to Pullmax, amounted to SEK 63M (38). • Profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 53M (23). • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.27 (2.32). • The Nano Grinder, a new revolutionary machine platform for precision grinding, was rolled out during the EMO Fair.