Hexagon's bid for Leica Geosystems

23 September 2005

More than 70% of the shares have been tendered to Hexagon's public offer for Leica
Geosystems. The definite number will be published on Monday, September 26, 2005.

For further information, please contact:
Ola Rollén, President & CEO
Hexagon AB
Tel: +46 8 601 26 20