Report on the second quarter, 2005

STRONG GROWTH AND PROFIT INCREASE

● Profit after financial items rose 27% to SEK 2,235 M. ● Order intake increased 22%* to SEK 17,371 M. ● Invoiced sales rose 17%* to SEK 16,150 M. ● Net profit for the period increased 21% to SEK 1 608 M. ● Earnings per share rose 23% to SEK 6.10. Pro forma after redemption: SEK 6.25, +26%.