January–September 2008

Interim Report

• Net sales for the third quarter increased to 3,432 MSEK (3,272)

• In local currencies, net sales were 8 percent above the third quarter of 2007

• Operating profit for the third quarter increased to 864 MSEK (759)

• EPS (basic) for the third quarter increased by 39 percent to 2.63 SEK (1.89)

• We maintain our outlook for 2008 with improved sales and underlying operating profit for the Group compared to 2007. For further details refer to the outlook section in this report

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