Scania Interim Report January-June 2005

“Scania’s operating income in the first half of 2005 rose by 16 percent to about SEK 3,500 m. The operating margin rose to 11.5 percent. Net income increased by 16 percent to SEK 2,316 m., which resulted in earnings per share of SEK 11.58 (10.00). Despite uncertain economic development in western Europe, our main market, order bookings for vehicles were largely unchanged. Service revenue and Customer Finance showed continued positive development”, says Leif Östling, President and CEO.