- 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
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Peter Nyquist, Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Information: +46 8 738 60 03
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The information in this Interim Report is that which Electrolux is required to disclose under the Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. It was released for publication at 08.00 CET on October 22, 2007.
