Hexagon

Prospectus • Nov 29, 2010

Press Release

Stockholm, Sweden, 29 November 2010

Prospectus for Hexagon's rights issue made public

The prospectus regarding Hexagon's rights issue has now been made public and is available on Hexagon's website, www.hexagon.se, as well as on SEB's website, www.seb.se/prospekt. The prospectus will be distributed by mail to Hexagon's directly registered shareholders.

For further information please contact:

Sara Kraft Westrell, Corporate Communications Director, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 23

This press release does not constitute or form part of an offer or solicitation to purchase, subscribe for or otherwise trade in shares, subscription rights or other securities in Hexagon AB. No action has been, or will be, taken by Hexagon to permit a public offering in any jurisdictions other than Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

No subscription rights, paid subscription shares or new shares have been, or will be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered, subscribed for, sold or transferred, directly or indirectly, within (i) the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (ii) Canada, Australia, Japan or in any other jurisdiction where such action would require additional prospectuses, registration or measures other than those pursuant to Swedish, Swiss, Danish or UK law. Copies of this press release are not being made and may not be distributed into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan.

This press release is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order.

In any EEA Member State that has implemented Directive 2003/71/EC (together with any applicable implementing measures in any Member State, the "Prospectus Directive") other than Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom, this press release is only addressed to and is only directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the Prospectus Directive (or are other persons to whom a public offering of securities may lawfully be addressed under the Prospectus Directive).

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan" and "project" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. They may involve risks and uncertainties, including technological advances in the measurement field, product demand and market acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, foreign currency exchange rates and other risks. These forward-looking statements reflect the views of Hexagon's management as of the date made with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by Hexagon's management and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Hexagon disclaims any intention or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

This press release consists of such information that Hexagon AB (publ) may be obliged to disclose in accordance with the Swedish Securities Market Act and /or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 29 November 2010 at 08:00 CET.

Hexagon AB is a leading, global provider of 3D solutions to design, measure and position objects, and to process and present data. Hexagon's solutions enable customers to increase productivity, enhance quality and make better, faster operational decisions. Hexagon has about 11 000 employees in more than 42 countries and net sales of approximately 20 000 MSEK. Read more at www.hexagon.se.

Hexagon AB (publ) Registration number: 556190-4771 Registered office: Stockholm

P.O. Box 3692 Visiting address: Lilla Bantorget 15 103 59 Stockholm, Sweden

Phone: +46 8 601 26 20 Fax: +46 8 601 26 21 www.hexagon.se