Interim Report for three months ended March 31, 2005

- Continuing strong growth. The company reports the highest ever sales figure for a single quarter and strong earnings. - Invoicing rose 11 percent to SEK 1,179 M (1,060). - Operating profit increased 26 percent to SEK 251 M (200). The operating margin was 21 percent (19). - Profit after tax was SEK 175 M (137). - Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 6.00 (4.80). 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