- Net sales increased to SEK 75,962m (72,050) and income for the period from continuing operations amounted to SEK 1,213m (485), or SEK 4.16 (1.67) per share
- European appliances results lower due to unfavourable change in mix
- North American appliances sales up and margin stable
- Floor-care products continue to grow and perform well
- Solid results for appliances in Latin America
- Negative trend in raw-material prices affected results for the quarter
- Board proposes redemption of shares at SEK 20 per share totalling approximately SEK 5,600m
- Group outlook for 2006 unchanged
For more information
Peter Nyquist, Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Information: +46 8 738 60 03
Financial information from Electrolux is also available at www.electrolux.com/ir
