Nine month report, January-September 2005

January-September 2005 compared to January-September 2004 - Revenue amounted to SEK 88.6 billion (90.6). Adjusted for discontinued operations, revenue rose by 2 percent. In Construction, revenue rose by 4 percent adjusted for currency rate effects. - Operating income in continuing operations rose to SEK 3,299 M (3,041). Most units showed improved operating margins. Operating income for the Group amounted to SEK 3,525 M (4,151). Included in operating income in the comparative period was the gain of about SEK 1 billion from the divestment of Skanska Services. - During the period, commercial properties with a value of SEK 3,427 M (4,098) were divested, with gains amounting to SEK 1,342 M (1,312). - Income after financial items amounted to SEK 3,683 M (4,074). - Profit for the period amounted to SEK 2,799 M (2,980). Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 6.66 (7.09). - Order bookings rose by 1 percent and amounted to SEK 87.5 billion (86.8). Adjusted for currency rate effects, order bookings were unchanged. For further information, please contact: Hans Biörck, Executive Vice President and CFO, Skanska AB, telephone +46 8 753 88 00 Anders Lilja, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Skanska AB, telephone +46 8 753 88 01 Peter Gimbe, Senior Vice President, Communications, Skanska AB, telephone +46 8 753 88 38 or cell phone +46 70 543 88 38