Interim Report January – March 2005

- Invoicing amounted to SEK 337 M (302), up 11%. SEK 10 M of invoicing is attributable to acquired companies. - Most of the increase in invoicing is from customers in the Industry segment, while growth in Telecom and Automotive was modest. - Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 24 M (30). Net profit was SEK 18 M (22). Profit after financial items was charged with SEK 5 M (0) related to restructuring of production in Europe. - Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.63 (3.25). - Continued strong financial position. The equity/assets ratio was 55.6% (52.2) and liquidity reserve amounted to SEK 320 M (355). - The Bijl B.V. packaging company in the Netherlands was acquired after the closing date. For further information, please contact President and CEO Lars-Åke Rydh (tel: +46-70-592 45 70; e-mail: lars-ake.rydh@nefab.se), or Chief Financial Officer Anna Stålenbring (tel: +46-70-814 23 44; e-mail: anna.stalenbring@nefab.se).