SAAB: The 2006 Report

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--SAAB (STO:SAABB):

- Sales amounted to SEK 21,063 m. (19,314)

- Net income for the year was SEK 1,347 m. (1,199)

- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 11.91 (10.89)

- The proposed dividend per share is SEK 4.25 (4.00)

- Order bookings amounted to SEK 27,575 m. (17,512) and the order backlog totaled SEK 51 billion (42)

- Operating income amounted to SEK 1,745 m. (1,652) and income after financial items was SEK 1,693 m. (1,551).

President’s statement: ”Saab’s positive development continues, and 2006 was one of our most successful years ever. We are growing, and profitability is good. Significant order bookings have helped us build a record-high order backlog, and important acquisitions make us stronger and more complete than before”, says President and CEO Åke Svensson.