SecoTools: Interim Report for Three Months Ended March 31, 2005


FAGERSTA, Sweden, May 2, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SecoTools:

- Continuing strong growth. The company reports the highest ever sales figure for a single quarter and strong earnings.

- Invoicing rose 11 percent to SEK 1,179 M (1,060).

- Operating profit increased 26 percent to SEK 251 M (200). The operating margin was 21 percent (19).

- Profit after tax was SEK 175 M (137).

- Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 6.00 (4.80).

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