Interim report January - June 2003

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY - JUNE 2003 - Orders received amounted SEK 4,202.1 million (4,355.9) - Net sales amounted to SEK 4,140.6 million (3,987.4) - The profit before tax increased 38% to SEK 447.7 million (324.6) - EPS rose 42% to SEK 6.30 (4.44) - Strong profit growth for all business areas - Cash flow continues to be good - The Jostra acquisition completed - Profit outlook continues to be good for 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/07/14/20030714BIT00020/wkr0001.doc The full report http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/07/14/20030714BIT00020/wkr0002.pdf The full report