Interim Report January - September, 2006

Stockholm, October 25, 2006

• 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