Interim report January - March 2006

Strong growth during the first quarter Growth in the Trelleborg Group was strong during the first quarter. Net sales in continuing operations rose by 21 percent to SEK 6,807 M (5,642), driven both by organic growth (8,5 percent) and by acquisitions. Sales were affected favorably by the greater number of working days during the first quarter of 2006 compared with the year-earlier period. Net profit for the Group’s continuing operations, excluding restructuring costs and impairment, rose to SEK 280 M (241). Increased focus on selected segments, combined with price increases and cost savings, largely offset increased costs for raw materials. The order and delivery situation in most of the Group’s units remains favorable. The oil/gas and aerospace segments are examples of areas with a particularly favorable order backlog. “Growth is expected to remain favorable in most of our principal markets” says Peter Nilsson, President and CEO. Key ratios – First quarter · During the first quarter, net sales rose to SEK 6,995 M (5,794) · Net profit First quarter · Continuing operations SEK 265 m (241) · Discontinued operations SEK 35 m (4) · Total net profit SEK 300 m (245) · During the first quarter, earnings per share amounted to SEK 3:30 (2:70) · Operating key ratios for continuing operations, excluding restructuring costs and impairment: First quarter · Operating profit SEK 468 m (392) · Profit before tax SEK 400 m (331) · Net profit SEK 280 m (241) · Earnings per share SEK 3:05 (2:65) Outlook The outlook for the first half of 2006 remains unchanged, with market growth in the Group’s seven principal markets expected to be in line with the second half of 2005. A high level of demand for natural rubber and continued high oil prices affecting the pricing scenario for certain polymer raw materials is expected to result in continued cost pressure during the second quarter of 2006. Invitation to telephone conference, April 25 at 16:30 CET A telephone conference will be held on April 25 at 16:30 CET. Call +44 (0)20 7162 0025 and state the password “Trelleborg.” Presentation materials will be available at www.trelleborg.com from about 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the conference. You can also listen to a recorded version during five days after the Conference Call on +44 20 7031 4064, code “701459”. Calender Interim report January-June 2006 July 19 Interim report January-September 2006 October 27