* Net sales increased to SEK 49,875m (46,099) and income for the period from continuing operations amounted to SEK 773m (748), or SEK 2.62 (2.57) per share
* European appliances results lower, reflecting the clearance of inventories related to the EU directive on hazardous materials
* North American appliances sales up and margin stable
* Floor-care products up strongly in North America and Europe
* Continued strong profit in Latin America
* Strong cash flow in the second quarter
* Group outlook for 2006 is maintained
* Outdoor Products is reported as discontinued operations