Interim report 1 January - 31 March 2002

Interim Report, three months ended March 31, 2002

• Sales up 40% and amounted to SEK 400 M (285) • Operating profit before goodwill amortization increased to SEK 34 M (20) • Profit before taxes rose to SEK 18 M (7) • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.19 (0.53) • Earnings for 2002 will exceed profit reported in preceding year For additional information, contact Ranger Bringert, President, +46 42 37 02 50, pr +46 70 593 62 73.