Electrolux holding of own shares at 6 %

(ELUX) On June 16, 2006 Electrolux holding of own shares exceeded 5 % due to Electrolux repurchase of shares. Electrolux is obliged to inform the markets when holding of own shares moves above or below 5 %. The Company today holds 18,661,155 own B-shares, corresponding to 6 % of the share capital and 5.1 % of the voting rights. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 308,920,308. For more information please contact Electrolux Press Hotline at +46 8 657 65 07.