Enea: Interim Report for the Period January 1 -- September 30, 2005

Improved Margins and Strengthened Product Portfolio


TABY, Sweden, Oct. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Enea:


 Year to date
 -- Net sales increased by 10 percent to SEK 518 (470) million. 
    Following an adjustment for divested units, net sales increased 
    by 28 percent. 
 -- Profit after tax improved to SEK 59 (-6) million. The deferred 
    tax asset for registered offices in Sweden has been capitalized 
    which has had a positive effect on tax costs by SEK 24 million. 
 -- Earnings per share improved to SEK 0.16 (-0.02). 
 -- Operating profit improved to SEK 40 (-3) million

 Third quarter
 -- Net sales amounted to SEK 164 (158) million. This is Enea's sixth 
    consecutive quarter of sales growth, year on year. 
 -- Operating profit improved to SEK 16 (10) million, equivalent to 
    an operating margin of 10 percent. 
 -- Software sales increased by 2 percent to SEK 60 (59) million, 
    accounting for 36 (37) percent of the Group's net sales. 
 -- Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 16 (-11) 
    million, with cash in hand amounting to SEK 174 (95) million. 
 -- New sales office opened in Shangai, China, during September.

The entire report: see attchment.

About Enea

Enea is a globally leading provider of real-time technology and services for embedded systems applications. We supply the world market with software and services for applications requiring the utmost in safety and high availability. Our customers include high-technology companies within the telecom, automotive and medical industries, and our OSE real-time operating system is used in millions of products worldwide. Enea has over 500 employees and is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. For further information on Enea, please visit www.enea.com.

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