Peab’s interim report for the first quarter 2006

Peab’s interim report for the first quarter of 2006 is now available and a copy is attached with our compliments. Net sales increased by 23 per cent to SEK 5 799 million (4 728) Operating profit amounted to SEK 109 million (66) Profit for the period amounted to SEK 176 million (246) Profit per share amounted to SEK 2.07 (2.91) Orders received increased to 7 481 million (5 438) Order backlog increased to SEK 20 714 (16 945) - Peab continues to make positive progress with many orders received and improved profitability. We have a good point of departure for the rest of the year with a well filled order book and strong demand for building investment in the Nordic construction market, says Peab’s MD Mats Paulsson For further information contact: Mats Paulsson, MD Peab +46 431 89 135 Mats Leifland, Deputy MD Peab +46 733 37 10 06 Gösta Sjöström, information manager Peab +46 733 37 10 10 Previous press releases from Peab are available at www.peab.com