Peab's interim report jan-mar 2004

Peab's interim report for the first quarter 2004 Peab's interim report for the first quarter of 2004 is now available and a copy is attached with our compliments. · Net sales increased by 6 per cent to SEK 4 342 million (4 082) · Profit for the period amounted to SEK 21 million (11) · Profit per share amounted to SEK 0.20 (0.10) · Orders received increased by 21 per cent to SEK 5 397 million (4 465) · Order backlog amounted to SEK 14 936 (13 509) - The year has started in a positive way for Peab. We have the highest level of orders ever and there are signs in the public economy indicating that the trade outlook is getting better. The demand of housing is increasing and decisions concerning investments in infrastructure make us have a continued bright view on the current year, 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/05/13/20040513BIT00270/wkr0001.pdf The full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/05/13/20040513BIT00270/wkr0002.pdf