INTERIM REPORT THIRD QUARTER 2006

CONTINUED STRONG DEMAND
AND INCREASED PROFIT

• Order intake +14%*, SEK 18,627 M.
• Invoicing +15%*, SEK 17,587 M.
• Operating profit +26%, SEK 2,854 M
• Profit after financial items +21%, SEK 2,583 M.
• Net profit for the period +19%, SEK 1,826 M.
• Earnings per share +21%, SEK 1.45
• Cash flow -5%, SEK 2,788 M


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