Running-in problems at Aitik

Q1 2011

• Revenues totalled SEK 10,158 million (SEK 8,316 m)

• The operating profit totalled SEK 1,359 million (SEK 1,230 m). Excluding the revaluation of process inventory, the operating profit was SEK 1,500 million (SEK 1,043 m)

• Free cash flow totalled SEK 448 million (SEK -52 m)

• Earnings per share totalled SEK 3.51 (SEK 3.21)

Contact persons for information:
Lennart Evrell, President & CEO     
Tel: (exchange): +46 8 610 15 00

Frans Benson, Director Investor Relations    
Tel:+46 8 610 15 23     

Please find enclosed the full Report.