Interim report January–June 2005

Continued strong development Financial development for the half year

- Revenues increased with 25% to SEK 182.8 (146.6) million. The part of revenues from operations outside of Sweden increased to 43 (19)% - Profit after tax amounted to SEK 51.1 (51.2) million - Profit per share (after tax) decreased with -6% to SEK 0.31 (0.33) - Profit before tax decreased with -2% t0 SEK 69.0 (70.4) million Financial development for the second quarter - Revenues increased with 57% to SEK 93.2 (59.5) million. The part of revenues from operations outside of Sweden increased to 45 (22)% - Profit after tax increased with 75% to SEK 25.7 (14.7) million - Profit per share (after tax) increased with 78% to SEK 0,16 (0,09) - Profit before tax increased with 71% t0 SEK 34.8 (20,4) million Business development - The number of trades from operations outside of Sweden exceeded 50% for the first time during a half year period and amounted to 57 (26)% - Number of trades per day increased with 51%* to 19,500 (12,900*) - Number of accounts increased with 53%* to 106,900 (70,000*) - Assets Under Management increased with 80%* to SEK 26,7 (14.8*) billion - Cash deposits and managed client funds increased with 95%* to SEK 3.9 (2.0*) billion - Margin lending increased with 90%* to SEK 1.9 (1.0*) billion *in comparison with the same period previous year. Figures for the previous year does not include the acquisition of Stocknet. For further information please contact Klas Danielsson at +46-8-506 33030, +46-708-744574, klas.danielsson@nordnet.se