Seco Tools AB Interim Report for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 3, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Seco Tools AB:


 -- Sustained growth in all markets during the third quarter. Invoicing 
    grew 13 percent year-on-year and amounted to SEK 1,185 M (1,044). 
 -- Operating profit for the third quarter was up by 35 percent to SEK 
    245 M (182). Third quarter operating margin was 20.7 percent (17.4).

 -- Invoicing for the first nine months rose 13 percent to SEK 3,615 M 
    (3,202). 
 -- Profit after tax for the first nine months reached SEK 541 M 
    (422). 
 -- Earnings per share before dilution for nine-month period were SEK 
    18.60 (14.60).

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