* Net sales for continuing operations increased to SEK 77,089m (75,962) and income for the period was SEK 1,799m (1,213), or SEK 6.41 (4.16) per share
* Operating income rose by 10% in the first nine months of 2007, excluding items affecting comparability, compared to the same period last year
* Lower income for appliances in Europe due to costs related to product launches and higher costs for raw materials
* Weak demand in key markets in Europe
* Strong income and improved margin for appliances in North America
* Best-ever third quarter in Latin America
* Continued good growth in Asia/Pacific
* Better cash flow, in line with seasonal pattern
* Group outlook for 2007 unchanged, however increased risk for decline in the US market and pressures on European margins add uncertainty