INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

• Net sales amounted to SEK 40,980 M (41,102)
• Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 1,702 M (2,001)
• Profit after taxes for the period amounted to SEK 1,285 M (1,709)
• Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 11.78 (15.73)

If you have any questions regarding this interim report, please contact:
Ann-Sofie Danielsson, Chief Financial Officer (Tel: +46 (0)70 674 07 20).
Annica Gerentz, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications (Tel: +46 (0)70 398 42 09).
Johan Bergman, Investor Relations Manager, (Tel: +46 (0)8 585 523 53, or +46 (0)70 354 80 35).