Sandvik 2005 Annual Report released officially

Sandvik AB published its 2005 Annual Report today, Monday, 3 April. The Annual Report is also available for downloading in pdf format at www.sandvik.com. The annual report comprises the formal financial reporting, including the Board of Directors’ report, income statements and balance sheets, notes to the financial statements and other statutory information, and is printed in a small number of copies for the shareholders who have ordered a copy. The Sandvik World, which contains general information, is distributed to all shareholders. It is also available in pdf format at www.sandvik.com as of today. Sandviken, 3 April 2006 Sandvik AB; (publ)