Highlights of the year
* Net sales totalled SEK 103.8 billion (100.7)
* Operating income for the year, exclusive of items affect- ing comparability, was SEK 4.6 billion (4.0)
* Earnings per share amounted to SEK 9.17 (–0.49)
* Improvement in operating income across all business areas
* The restructuring program is developing according to plan
* Increased investments in product development and brand building
* Against the background of the strong balance sheet following the distribution of Husqvarna to Electrolux shareholders, the Group implemented a significant redemption program and repurchased own shares on the stock market
* Proposed dividend is SEK 4.00 (7.50) per share