Annual Report 2009 2 Financial review
 

Impact of cost-reduction measures and non-recurring items in 2008 and the US launch of Electrolux

SEKm, approximately 2009 2008
Cost-reduction measures due to sharp decline in demand in the fourth quarter of 2008 –1,0451)
Net impact of the Electrolux launch, appliances North America in the first quarter of 2009 and in 2008 –200 –470
Cost-cutting program, appliances Europe –360
Cost for a component problem for dishwashers,    
appliances Europe –120
Capital gain, real estate, appliances Europe 130
Cost for litigation, appliances North America –80
Total –200 –1,945

1) For additional information, see table Cost-saving program in the fourth quarter of 2008.

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