Seco Tools AB implements a 5-for-1 split with record date of 12 June 2006

Seco Tools AB is now implementing the 5-for-1 split decided by the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2006. The record date for the split will be 12 June 2006, whereby the last day for trading of shares in Seco Tools prior to the split is 7 June 2006 and the first day for trading after the split is 8 June 2006. Fagersta, Sweden, 30 May 2006 SECO TOOLS AB; (publ) For additional information, contact Kai Wärn, President and CEO, Tel: +46 (0)223-401 10 or Tomas Eliasson, CFO, Tel: +46 (0)223-401 20. E-mail can be sent to: investor.relations@secotools.com Previously published information can be found under the heading "Investor Relations" on Seco Tools’ website (www.secotools.com). Seco Tools AB’s corporate registration number is 556071-1060 and the company’s address is Seco Tools AB, SE-737 82 Fagersta, Sweden. The telephone number to the group head office is +46 (0)223-400 00.