Getinge Group Q4 Report 2005

• Orders received rose by 13% to SEK 12,225.0 million (10,812.4) • Net sales rose by 9% to SEK 11,880.4 million (10,888.8) • Profit before tax increased by 4% to SEK 1,601.4 million (1,545.7) • Net profit amounted to SEK 1,149.7 million (1,148.8) • EPS amounted to SEK 5.64 (5.69) • Strong order intake in the fourth quarter • Continued favourable cash flow • Dividend per share: proposed increase to SEK 2.00 (1.65) 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