INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

• Net sales amounted to SEK 37,268 M (40,980) • Profit after financial items totaled SEK 1,052 M (1,702) • Profit after tax for the period was SEK 800 M (1,285) • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 7.36 (11.78)

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