Electrolux sustainability framework
BETTER SOLUTIONS Wherever we are in the world, Electrolux products enable consumers to live better lives while saving energy, water and resources.
BETTER OPERATIONS We constantly challenge ourselves to improve, making Electrolux safe efficient and ethical.
BETTER SOCIETY Wherever we are in the world, Electrolux empowers consumers and suppliers, and supports local communities.
Electrolux has been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as the industry leader for 10 consecutive years. Electrolux is a signatory of the UN Global Compact.
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| Net sales | 109994 | 109151 | 112143 | 123511 | 121093 |
| Operating margin | 3.6 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 5.2 |
NET SALES were impacted by lower sales volumes. Active product portfolio management to exit from unprofitable product categories and continued weak market demand in Latin America impacted sales.
OPERATING MARGIN improved to 5.2%. Four of six business areas reached an operating margin above 6%. Increased efficiency and product-mix improvement contributed to the positive earnings trend.
OPERATING CASH FLOW amounted to SEK 9.1bn. The main contributor to this strong cash flow is the earnings development and a positive cash flow from operating assets and liabilities.
6,274
SEKm
5.2
percent
9,140
SEKm
7.50
SEK per share
1) after investments 2)proposed by the Board
We want to deliver Best-in-Class Consumer Experiences by making it possible to make great tasting food.
Electrolux continues to develop and launch connected appliances.
New products under the AEG brand.
| Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa 31% | 31 |
| Major Appliances North America 35% | 35 |
| Major Appliances Latin America 13% | 13 |
| Major Appliances Asia/Pacific 8% | 8 |
| Small Appliances 7% | 7 |
| Professional Products 6% | 6 |
