Interim report January - March 2007

Positive sales trend in the first quarter

”Continued favorable growth, focus on attractive segments with higher
margins and implementation of the decided action program are a priority, says
CEO Peter Nilsson.

The order and delivery scenario remained good in the first quarter and growth was favorable, with the organic growth totaling 10 percent.
Three out of four business areas increased both operating profit and operating margins as a result of the continued successful focus on more profitable segments.
The work with Trelleborg Auto motive’s strategic and operational review continues. During the quarter, this resulted in decisions concerning the closure of two plant facilities in the US and UK, respectively.
A decision was made relating to investments in the US and China to satisfy growing demands within the oil/gas and infrastructure segments.


Group key ratios

Net sales increased during the first quarter to SEK 7,776 M (6,995).

First quarter
Net profit SEK 222 M (300)
Of which, restructuring,
impairment losses and
nonrecurring revenues, net SEK -133 M (-15)

Earnings per share for the first quarter amounted to SEK 2.45 (3.30).


Operating key ratios

Continuing operations, excl. restructuring costs, impairment losses and
nonrecurring revenues:
First quarter
Operating profit SEK 608 M (468)
Profit before tax SEK 511 M (400)
Net profit SEK 355 M (280)
Earnings per share SEK 3.90 (3.05)



Outlook for the first six months of 2007
The outlook for the first six months of 2007 remains unchanged. For general industry, demand is not expected to decline, while the very strong demand within the Aerospace and Oil/Gas segments will continue. Cutbacks in production, mainly among North American customers, are expected to have adverse effects on automotive-related operations.





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Calendar 2007
Six-month report July 24
Nine-month report October 26