Micronic adjusts the assessment for sales 2006

TABY, Sweden – December 21, 2006 – Micronic Laser Systems AB (Stockholm Exchange, Nordic list, Mid cap, Information technology: MICR), is a leading global supplier of laser pattern generators for photomasks.

The Board of Micronic has decided to revise its expectations for the full year sales. The Board’s earlier assessment was that sales for the full year would be in the range of SEK 1,300 to SEK 1,500 million. The Board’s current assessment is that sales for the full year will amount to approximately SEK 1,200 million. The change in the Board’s assessment is due to the present market situation.


Company contact:
Sven Lofquist
President & CEO
Tel: +46 8 638 52 00
sven.lofquist@micronic.se

Agency contact:
Sarah-Lyle Dampoux
Loomis Group, Inc
Tel: +33 1 58 18 59 30
dampouxs@loomisgroup.com