Hexagon to acquire SAFEmine, a leading safety solutions company serving the mining industry

Hexagon, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation
technologies, has signed an agreement to acquire SAFEmine, a leader in the field
of safety solutions for mining operations.

Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, SAFEmine provides comprehensive traffic
safety solutions for vehicles operating in open-pit mines. Built around a
compact collision avoidance system, SAFEmine’s technology increases situational
awareness and reduces accidents by actively alerting the vehicle operator to
imminent threats. The product line includes collision avoidance, driver fatigue
monitoring, advanced tracking radar and vehicle information systems.  SAFEmine
has a global presence, with subsidiaries and local partners around the world and
products in use in more than 45 mines worldwide.

“This acquisition is significant for our customers in mining and other sectors
that are increasing the use of technologies in order to operate with the highest
amount of efficiency while also improving safety conditions,” said Hexagon
President and CEO Ola Rollén. “SAFEmine’s strong presence and technology
leadership not only open doors to cross-sell complementary Hexagon offerings to
the same market, but create integration opportunities across multiple businesses
within Hexagon.”

SAFEmine will be fully consolidated as of today. The acquisition has no
significant impact on Hexagon's earnings. The company's turnover for 2013
amounted to approximately 13 million EUR.
For further information please contact:
Carl Gustafsson, Investor Relations Manager, Hexagon AB,
46 8 601 26 27, ir@hexagon.com

Kristin Christensen, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Hexagon AB,
1 404 554 0972, media@hexagon.com
Hexagon (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: HEXA B) is a leading global provider of design,
measurement and visualisation technologies. Our customers can design, measure
and position objects, and process and present data, to stay one step ahead of a
changing world. Hexagon’s solutions increase productivity, enhance quality and
allow for faster, better operational decisions, saving time, money and
resources. Hexagon has more than 14,000 employees in over 40 countries and net
sales of about 2,400 MEUR. Our products are used in a broad range of industries
including surveying, power and energy, aerospace and defence, construction,
safety and security, automotive and manufacturing. Learn more at
www.hexagon.com.