YEAR-END REPORT 2009

• Net sales amounted to SEK 51,817 M (57,465) • Profit after financial items totaled SEK 1,694 M (2,385) • Profit after tax for the year amounted to SEK 1,262 M (1,820) • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 11.63 (16.69) • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 6.00 (4.00) per share

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