Getinge Group Q2 Report 2005

•Orders received climbed 9.6% to SEK 5,766.8 million (5,260.6),while orders received climbed organically by healthy 7.9% •Net sales rose by 3.6% to SEK 5,264.2million (5,079.7) •The profit before tax fell 6.0% to SEK 617.1 million (656.3) •The net profit amounted to SEK 444.3 million (490.8) •EPS was SEK 2.20 (2.43) •The acquisition of La Calhène Group was concluded •The acquisitions of Medical Systems’ distributors in Spain and Ireland were concluded •Continuous good cash flow •Profit outlook remains good Johan Malmquist President Getinge AB Box 69, 310 44 Getinge Telephone +46 (0)35 15 55 00. Fax +46 (0)35 549 52 email info@getinge.com Company reg. No. 556408-5032 www.getinge.com