Volvo Group - six months ended June 30, 2009

Volvo Group - six months ended June 30, 2009

For the Volvo Group, the second quarter of 2009 remained difficult in terms of
earnings in the wake of the exceptionally rapid decline in demand that followed
the crisis in the financial system. The Group was, however, successful in
reducing inventories, which contributed to a positive development in working
capital.

• In the second quarter net sales decreased to SEK 54.0 billion (80.3). Adjusted
for currency, sales during the second quarter of 2009 were at the same level as
during the first quarter

• The second quarter operating loss amounted to SEK 6,883 M (Income 7,186)

• Operating income was negatively affected by SEK 3.2 billion in increased
provisions for credit losses and residual value commitments, lay-off related
costs and write-downs on inventories as well as costs associated with an
agreement with UAW regarding healthcare benefits for retirees

• In the second quarter basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to a
negative SEK 2.75 (Positive 2.53)

• In the second quarter, operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations was
negative in an amount of SEK 2.9 billion (Positive 4.9). Cash flow was
positively impacted by a SEK 5.8 billion reduction of inventories

• Liquidity position strengthened to SEK 63.5 billion, of which liquid assets of
SEK 32.5 billion and unutilized credit facilities of SEK 31 billion

“After the strong growth of recent years, both through acquisitions and
organically, the Volvo Group now has sufficient critical mass to be globally
competitive. In the next few years, the focus will be directed toward
strengthening profitability by increasing productivity and internal efficiency,”
says Leif Johansson, President and CEO.

July 21, 2009


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