Interim report January 1 – September 30, 2006

• Profit after taxes amounted to SEK 318,3 m (corresponding period of the preceding year: 400.5)
• Capital gains on the divestment of portfolio companies totaled SEK 187.6 m (348.9)
• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.82 (6.14)
• Cash flow during the period amounted to SEK 134.3 m (34.2)



Telephone Conference today at 13:00 CET, October 30
A telephone conference is held today in Swedish at 13:00 CET, by CEO Patrik Tigerschiöld and
CFO Jonas Alfredson. Journalists and professional actors at the capital market are welcome to participate. Dial the number before the conference begins. Phone number: +46 (0)8 672 51 50