Results for 2003

Results for 2003 · Sales during the year increased by 3% and amounted to SEK 19,806 (19,271) million. Profit after tax increased to SEK 899 (577) million, equal to earnings per share of SEK 8.90 (5.70). · Profit after financial items for the fourth quarter increased to SEK 462 (260) million. Profit for the full year thereby rose by SEK 527 million to SEK 1,343 (816) million. · Cash flow for the fourth quarter improved and amounted to SEK 539 (293) million. Cash flow for the full year amounted to SEK 765 (1,208) million. · The proposed dividend is unchanged at SEK 6.00 per share, equal to SEK 605 million. · Deliveries of extra and ultra high-strength sheet and quenched steels increased during the year by 18%. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/02/11/20040211BIT01070/wkr0001.doc The full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/02/11/20040211BIT01070/wkr0002.pdf The full report