INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2005

• Net sales amounted to SEK 8,346 M (8,424). • After financial items, a loss of SEK 134 M was reported (loss: 165). • After taxes, a loss of SEK 96 M was reported (loss: 131). • The loss per share amounted to SEK 0.87 (loss: 1.25).

If you have any questions, please contact: Ann-Sofie Danielsson, Financial Director (Tel: +46 8 585 517 17, or +46 70 674 07 20) Annica Gerentz, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications (Tel: +46 8 585 522 04, or +46 70 398 42 09).