Scania Year-End Report, January-December 2002


SODERTALJE, Sweden, Jan. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Scania (Other OTC:SCVAY):

"In 2002 demand in Europe developed somewhat better than expected while uncertainty increased. In Latin America, demand remained weak. We plan for a largely unchanged market in 2003, but we are aware of the considerable uncertainty that prevails," said Leif Ostling, President and CEO.

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 The full year-end report