Sandvik Report on the First Quarter, 2005

Growth and Profit Increase


SANDVIKEN, Sweden, May 03, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sandvik:

- Profit after financial items rose 25% to SEK 1,892 M.

- Order intake increased 14%* to SEK 15,646 M.

- Invoiced sales rose 14%* to SEK 14,194 M.

- Profit after tax was up 21% to SEK 1,363 M.

- Earnings per share rose 22% to SEK 5.20.

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