Sectra — Share Issue/Capital Change 2012

Jul 31, 2012

Change in the number of shares outstanding in Sectra during July

As at July 31, 2012, the number of shares in Sectra AB (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: SECT B) amounts to 74,189,956, of which 5,241,384 are SeriesA and 68,948,572 are SeriesB. This entails an increase of 37,094,987 in the number of sharesoutstanding in July, of which 2,620,692 SeriesA shares and 34,474,286 SeriesB shares.

The change is attributable to the 2:1 split resolution with mandatory redemption, which was resolved at Sectra's Annual General Meeting on June 28, 2012. Through this redemption procedure, SEK 5.00 per share totaling approximately SEK 185 million will be transferred to Sectra's shareholders.

On the record dateAugust 1, 2012, 37,094,978 shares will be automatically withdrawn, of which, 2,620,692 Series A shares and 34,474,286 Series B shares. The number of shares outstanding will thus amount to 37,094,978, of which 2,620,692 Series A shares and 34,474,286 Series B shares.

The information in this press release is such that Sectra AB(publ) is obligated to disclose in compliance with the Swedish Securities and ClearingOperations Act. The information was submitted for publication on July 31, 2012, at 9:00 (CET).

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, CEO and President Sectra AB, tel +46 13 23 52 09

About the SectraGroup

Sectrawas founded in 1978 and has its roots in LinköpingUniversity in Sweden. The company's business operation includes cutting-edge products and services within the niche segments of medical ITand secure communication. Sectra has offices in 12 countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales in the 2011/2012 fiscal year totaled SEK823 million. The Sectra share is quoted on theNASDAQOMXStockholmexchange. For more information, visit www.sectra.com.