Three months ended March 31, 2003
• Net sales for the first quarter 2003 amounted to SEK 40,931 M (40,385).
   
• Strong improvement in earnings, improved Truck result in Europe, reduced losses in North America and increased profitability within Volvo CE.
   
• Production changeover in North America completed.
   
• Net income improved to SEK 506 M (loss: 746).
   
• Income per share for the first three months amounted to SEK 1.20 (loss: 1.80).
   
• Cash flow after net investments excluding Financial Services amounted to a negative SEK 2.2 billion in the first quarter (2.5).