Interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2005

- Invoicing was the highest ever for a single quarter, SEK 1,251 M. Growth was 14 percent, compared with the preceding year. - Operating profit for the quarter increased by 20 percent and amounted to SEK 285 M (237). The operating margin for the quarter was 22.7 percent (21.6). - Invoicing for the six-month period was SEK 2,430 M (2,158). - Net profit for the six-month period was SEK 372 M (300). - Earnings per share before dilution for the six-month period amounted to SEK 12.80 (10.40). For additional information, contact Kai Wärn, President and CEO (Tel: +46 223-401 10) or Tomas Eliasson, CFO (Tel: +46 223-401 20). E-mail may be sent to: investor.relations@secotools.com