HALF-YEARLY REPORT January – June 2005

OEM:s profit increase with 38 %

SECOND QUARTER 2005 · Turnover increased by 11 % to 399 MSEK (359) · Profit before tax increased by 43 % to 30.5 MSEK (21.4) · Order bookings increased by 7 % to 404 MSEK (379) FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR 2005 · Turnover increased by 9 % to 780 MSEK (713) · Excluded sold-off units increased turnover by 15 % · Profit before tax increased by 38 % to 59.3 MSEK (43.0) · Profit after tax increased by 40 % to 40.4 MSEK (28.9) · Earnings per share after tax increased by 40 % to SEK 5.23 (3.73)

---