Interim report January-March 2005

Continued strong results - Net sales reached MSEK 820 (786) - Operating profit amounted to MSEK 52.2 (68.7) - Profit before tax totalled MSEK 60.3 (84.6) - Operating margin was 6.4 per cent (8.7) - Profit after tax was MSEK 42.3 (60.7), corresponding to SEK 2.41 per share (3.57)