Electrolux: (STO:ELUXA) (STO:ELUXB) (LSE:ELXB):
-- Net sales for continuing operations increased to SEK 50,715m (49,875) and income for the period was SEK 1,037m (773), or SEK 3.70 (2.62) per share
-- Operating income rose by 16% in the first half of 2007, excluding items affecting comparability, compared to the same period last year
-- Strong sales volumes in North America led to gains in market share and improved earnings
-- Income from floor-care operations doubled in the second quarter
-- Continued strong growth in Latin America
-- Lower income for appliances in Europe due to delayed product launches and higher raw material costs
-- Lower cash flow reflecting strong growth and delayed product launches
-- Group outlook for 2007 is 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
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 July 17, 2007.
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