Decision regarding acquisition of its own shares

On December 20, 2004, the Extra Shareholders Meeting decided to authorize the Board of Directors to make decisions regarding the acquisition of its own shares in order to create a more effective capital structure for the company. In accordance with this the Board of Directors has decided to acquire, via the Stockholm Stock Exchange, a maximum of 1,739,000 shares at a maximum total purchase price of SEK 6,035,000. The acquisition may take place up until the next Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2005. The acquisition of shares will commence today and shall take place within the so-called spread and upon completion shall be reported via the Stockholm Stock Exchange in accordance with the applicable regulations. The total number of shares in Semcon is 17,391,021. For further information please contact: Bengt Nilsson, CFO, +46 (0)31 – 721 03 11, +46 (0)704 – 47 28 68