Trelleborg reports 3 percent organic sales growth

Trelleborg, Sweden -- The Trelleborg industrial Group reported stable growth during 2005. For the full-year, net sales reached SEK 24 170 million (Euro 2573 million) (2004: 22 912m), with sales increases in all five business areas. Organic growth was approximately 3 percent.

For the full-year, net profit for the Group's continuing operations, excluding restructuring costs and impairment, rose marginally, to SEK 1177 M (2004: 1122).

The Group's operating cash flow continued to develop strongly and rose by 21 percent during the year, from SEK 1483m to SEK 1788m. Free cash flow increased by 77 percent.

The Group's repositioning and increased focus on selected segments, in conjunction with price increases and cost savings, were largely able to offset considerably increased costs for raw materials.

The Group continues to advance its positions in several prioritised segments. The order and delivery situation for most of the Group's units is favourable. The oil/gas and aerospace segments are examples of areas with a particularly favourable order backlog situation.