Interim report Q2 2009

Interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2009.

Revenue for the quarter fell by 40 per cent at fixed exchange rates and 30 per cent in Swedish kronor (SEK), and amounted to SEK 1,180 M (1,697).
The cost adaptations have been increased and are proceeding more quickly than planned.
Due to significantly lower volumes, operating profit for the quarter declined to SEK 40 M (378). Operating margin for the quarter was 3.4 per cent (22.3).
Revenue for the six-month period fell by 34 per cent at fixed exchange rates and amounted to SEK 2,531 M (3,329).
Profit after tax for the six-month period was SEK 68 M (531).
Earnings per share for the six-month period were SEK 0.47 (3.65).