Q1 Report 2010

Reporting period January – March • Orders received increased by 2.0% to SEK 5,576 M (5,467), and rose organically by 9% • Net sales decreased by 5.6% to SEK 4,863 M (5,153) • Profit before tax rose by 4.0% to SEK 551 M (530) • Net profit increased by 4.7% to SEK 400 M (382) • Earnings per share rose by 4.7% to SEK 1.68 (1.60) • Excluding the currency gain of SEK 228 M, which was recognised in Q1 2009, profit before tax rose 82% • EBITA before restructuring increased by 28.2% to SEK 836 M (652) • Strong cash flow • Earnings outlook remains strong for 2010