Q2 Report 2006

• Orders received rose by 16% to SEK 6,669 million (5,767) • Net sales rose by 16% to SEK 6,123 million (5,264) • Profit before tax amounted to SEK 626 million (617) • Net profit amounted to SEK 457 million (444) • Profit per share totalled SEK 2.24 (2.16) • Orders received increased organically by a good 13% during the quarter • Favourable cash flow • Continued positive outlook for the year