SecoTools -- Interim Report for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004


FAGERSTA, Sweden, Aug. 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- SecoTools:


 -- Sales for the quarter rose 14 percent at fixed exchange rates 
    compared with the preceding year.

 -- The operating margin for the quarter was 20.9 percent (16.6).

 -- Kai Warn was appointed President and CEO.

 -- Sales for the year were SEK 2,158 M (2,012).

 -- Profit after tax for the year was SEK 285 M (245).

 -- Earnings per share for the year were SEK 9.90 (8.50).

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