Carnegie - Preliminary Results and Dividend Proposal for the Full Year 2006

Carnegie's preliminary net profit for 2006 was SEK 999 million(SEK 667 million), an increase of 50%. The net profit generated in thefourth quarter was SEK 279 million (SEK 267 million). Earnings pershare for 2006 were SEK 14.46 (SEK 9.98), fully diluted SEK 14.34 (SEK9.80). Dividend proposal - Carnegie's Board of Directors will proposea dividend of SEK SEK 10.50 per share, corresponding to a totaldividend amount of SEK 815 million, based on the total number ofshares outstanding of 77,573,027, including new shares issued to MaxMatthiessen's shareholders and assuming full utilisation of Carnegie'swarrant programme.

Total income for 2006 increased by 27% to SEK 4,475 million (SEK3,514 million). Income in the fourth quarter was SEK 1,219 million(SEK 1,213 million).

Total expenses before profit-share for 2006 were SEK 1,659 million(SEK 1,674 million), a decrease of 1% from last year.

Capital structure - Carnegie's current business volume, includingthe proposed acquisition of Max Matthiessen, is estimated to require arisk capital corresponding to a regulatory capital base of approx. SEK1.9 billion. The acquisition of Max Matthiessen will slightly decreasethe capital adequacy ratio in the coming years. Assuming the proposeddividend of SEK 815 million, retained earnings for 2006 would bearound SEK 185 million1. The capital adequacy ratio according to BaselII at 31 December 2006 is expected to be well above 12%, the minimumlevel decided by the Board.

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