Interim Report January - June 2002

Second quarter 2002

• The Group's order intake and net sales increased by 13 and 10 %, respectively
• Operating earnings, EBITA, increased by 49 % to 143 MSEK (96), which corresponds to a
• The Group's pre-tax earnings increased by 30 per cent to 92 MSEK (71)
• The Rights issue of 425 MSEK was fully subscribed, and two strategic acquisitions have

The first six months 2002

• The Group's order intake and net sales increased by 23 % and 26 %, respectively
• Operating earnings, EBITA, increased by 69 % to 253 MSEK (150)
• Earnings after financial items, adjusted for capital gains and non-recurring items, increased by 37 % to 147 MSEK (107)