Interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2004

Interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2004 * Sales for the quarter rose 14 percent at fixed exchange rates compared with the preceding year. * The operating margin for the quarter was 20.9 percent (16.6). * Kai Wärn was appointed President and CEO. * Sales for the year were SEK 2,158 M (2,012). * Profit after tax for the year was SEK 285 M (245). * Earnings per share for the year were SEK 9.90 (8.50). ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/08/05/20040805BIT00040/wkr0001.pdf The full report