INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2006

• Net sales increased to SEK 9,965 M (8,346) • After financial items, the result improved to a loss of SEK 82 M (loss: 134) • After taxes, a loss of SEK 58 M was reported (loss: 96) • The loss per share after dilution amounted to SEK 0.48 (loss: 0.87)

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).