Biacore had its most successful quarter ever in the final three months of 2005. Sales increased by 23% to SEK 193.7 million (157.1). The American market continued its recovery with sales up 48% to SEK 75.9 million and European sales increased by 45% to SEK 73.9 million. After a very strong performance earlier in the year, sales in Asia-Pacific declined by 20% in the fourth quarter. Biacore´s full-year 2005 sales rose by 15% to SEK 569.0 million (494.5). Excluding the effect of exchange rates, sales also grew by 15% in 2005.
