Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2006

* Strong growth in the first quarter. Revenue rose by 12 per cent at fixed exchange rates and 20 per cent in SEK, amounting to SEK 1,416 M (1,179). * Operating profit improved by 31 per cent to SEK 329 M (251). * Operating margin was 23.2 per cent (21.3). * Profit after tax is reported at SEK 229 M (175). * Earnings per share were SEK 7.90 (6.00). 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 can be sent to investor.relations@secotools.com