Press releases 2004

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Friday, November 26, acquired 250,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 272.00 and 274.00 with an average price of SEK 273.30. And acquired 10,000 series A shares. The shares were traded between SEK 262.00 and 263.50 with an average price of SEK 263.05.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Thursday, November 25, acquired 250,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 272.50 and 276.00 with an average price of SEK 274.46. And acquired 10,000 series A shares. The shares were traded between SEK 264.00 and 264.00 with an average price of SEK 264.00.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Wednesday, November 24, acquired 200,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 272.50 and 275.50 with an average price of SEK 274.04.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Monday, November 22, acquired 230,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 276.50 and 278.00 with an average price of SEK 277.07.

AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks plans to launch a new version of its Renault Magnum tractor unit for long-haul transports at the beginning of next year.

Volvo Buses has received its first order for buses with the new Euro 4 engine. The De Lijn company of Belgium has ordered 42 city buses with Volvo B7RLE chassis.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Thursday, November 18, acquired 240,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 281.00 and 282.00 with an average price of SEK 281.45.

Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group’s three truck companies increased 22% through October this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 30%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 17%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks increased 25% during the period.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Wednesday, November 17, acquired 175,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 279.50 and 282.00 with an average price of SEK 280.96.

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Tuesday, November 16, acquired 400,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 278.50 and 280.50 with an average price of SEK 279.54.