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Note 28 Fees to auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is appointed auditors for the period until the 2014 Annual General Meeting.

	Group		Parent Company
	2012	2013	2012	2013
PwC
Audit fees¹⁾	44	44	7	8
Audit-related fees²⁾	1	2	1	1
Tax fees³⁾	4	5		1
All other fees	4	2	2	1
Total fees to PwC	53	53	10	11
Audit fees to other audit firms	2	2	-	-
Total fees to auditors	55	55	10	11

1) Audit fees consist of fees for the annual audit-services engagement and other audit services, which are those services that only the external auditors reasonably can provide, and include the Company audit; statutory audits; comfort letters and consents; and attest services. 2) Audit-related fees consist of fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the external auditors, and include consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards; internal control reviews; and employee benefit plan audits. Audit-related fees also include review of interim report. 3) Tax fees include fees for tax-compliance services, including the preparation of original and amended tax returns and claims for refund; tax consultations; tax advice related to mergers and acquisitions; transfer pricing; requests for rulings or technical advice from taxing authorities; tax-planning services; and expatriate-tax planning and services. StopSearchHere

CEO Statement

In 2013 we continued to deliver above our growth target and delivered 4.5% in organic sales growth.

CEO Statement

I'm convinced that raising product efficiency for the growing middle class is where long-term shareholder value creation lies.

Our products

Electrolux is the only appliance manufacturer in the industry to offer complete solutions for both consumers and professionals. The focus is on innovative and energy-efficient products in the premium segments.

Sustainability

Achieving the Group's vision of sustainability leadership is crucial to realizing the business strategy. The objective is to develop smarter, more accessible, resource-efficient solutions that meet people's needs and improve their lives. Read the comprehensive sustainability performance review.

Awards & recognition

Financial Reporting

Net sales for the Electrolux Group in 2013 amounted to SEK 109,151m, as against SEK 109,994m in the previous year. The organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had an impact of -5.3%.