Half-yearly Report 2006

• Net sales increased to SEK 49,875m (46,099) and income for the period from continuing operations amounted to SEK 773m (748), or SEK 2.62 (2.57) per share • European appliances results lower, reflecting the clearance of inventories related to the EU directive on hazardous materials • North American appliances sales up and margin stable • Floor-care products up strongly in North America and Europe • Continued strong profit in Latin America • Strong cash flow in the second quarter • Group outlook for 2006 is maintained • Outdoor Products is reported as discontinued operations 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