YEAR-END REPORT 2008

YEAR-END REPORT 2008	

• Net sales amounted to SEK 57,465 M (58,397)

• Profit after financial items totaled SEK 2,385 M (2,608)

• Profit after taxes amounted to SEK 1,820 M (2,252)

• Earnings per share after dilution totaled SEK 16.69 (20.73) 

• The Board of Directors proposes an ordinary dividend of SEK 4.00 (11.00) per
share. Previous year, an extra dividend of SEK 10.00 per share was distributed


If you have any questions, please contact:
Chief Financial Officer Ann-Sofie Danielsson, tel. +46 (0)70-674 07 20.
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications Annica Gerentz, tel. +46
(0)70-398 42 09.
Investor Relations Manager Johan Bergman, tel. +46 (0)8-585 523 53, +46
(0)70-354 80 35.