Year-end report 2005

• Net sales amounted to SEK 49,506 M (46,534) • Profit after financial items improved to SEK 1,580 M (945) • Profit after taxes increased to SEK 1,187 M (876). • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 10.86 (8.05). • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 5.50 (4.50) per share, plus an extraordinary dividend of SEK 10.00 (10.00) per share, making a total of SEK 15.50 (14.50) per share.

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)