Highlights of the first quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,629m (25,328). Organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had a negative impact of –3.3%.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,674m (27,763) and income for the period was SEK 642m (701), or SEK 2.24 (2.44) per share. Organic sales growth was 5.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –6.2%.
Highlights of the first quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,328m (25,875) and reported income for the period was SEK 361m (499), or SEK 1.26 (1.76) per share. Organic growth was 3.8%, while currencies had a negative impact of –5.9%. Continued strong sales growth in North America, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Market conditions in Europe weakened and sales for Major Appliances, Small Appliances and Professional Products were negatively impacted. North America more than tripled its earnings year-over-year as a result of strong volume growth and improvements in price and mix. Lower volumes and a weak price/mix trend in Europe negatively impacted results. Negative impact from currencies by SEK –318m impacted earnings for Latin America, Europe and Small Appliances. Seasonal build-up of inventories and working capital needs driven by strong growth impacted cash-flow in the quarter.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 26,330m (27,674). Sales declined by 4.9%, whereof currencies had a negative impact of 1.1%. Operating income improved for major appliances in Europe and North America and for Professional Products. Good performance in Latin America in a weak market.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,891m (29,185).
Organic sales growth was 3.6%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,258m (27,171) and income for the period was SEK 656m (923), or SEK 2.29 (3.22) per share. Organic sales growth was 4.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 31,400m (28,891). Sales increased by 8.7%, of which 2.0% was organic growth, 0.2% acquisitions and 6.5% currencies. Strong improvement in operating income for Major Appliances EMEA, Latin America and Asia/Pacific.
Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2013 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the first quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,328m (25,875) and reported income for the period was SEK 361m (499), or SEK 1.26 (1.76) per share. Organic growth was 3.8%, while currencies had a negative impact of –5.9%. Continued strong sales growth in North America, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Market conditions in Europe weakened and sales for Major Appliances, Small Appliances and Professional Products were negatively impacted. North America more than tripled its earnings year-over-year as a result of strong volume growth and improvements in price and mix. Lower volumes and a weak price/mix trend in Europe negatively impacted results. Negative impact from currencies by SEK –318m impacted earnings for Latin America, Europe and Small Appliances. Seasonal build-up of inventories and working capital needs driven by strong growth impacted cash-flow in the quarter.
- In Q2 2013, sales were largely unchanged from Q2 2012 but organic growth was 5.9%. EBIT declined slightly due to negative currency impacts.
- Major Appliances Europe saw weak markets and declining volumes, resulting in breakeven EBIT. North America saw improved price/mix and increased market share.
- Latin America and Asia/Pacific saw continued growth, while Small Appliances and Professional Products saw higher volumes but lower margins.
- For full-year 2013, the company expects slightly positive market volumes and price/mix, along with higher costs for materials, R&D, and logistics.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,674m (27,763) and income for the period was SEK 642m (701), or SEK 2.24 (2.44) per share. Organic sales growth was 5.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –6.2%.
Highlights of the first quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,328m (25,875) and reported income for the period was SEK 361m (499), or SEK 1.26 (1.76) per share. Organic growth was 3.8%, while currencies had a negative impact of –5.9%. Continued strong sales growth in North America, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Market conditions in Europe weakened and sales for Major Appliances, Small Appliances and Professional Products were negatively impacted. North America more than tripled its earnings year-over-year as a result of strong volume growth and improvements in price and mix. Lower volumes and a weak price/mix trend in Europe negatively impacted results. Negative impact from currencies by SEK –318m impacted earnings for Latin America, Europe and Small Appliances. Seasonal build-up of inventories and working capital needs driven by strong growth impacted cash-flow in the quarter.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 26,330m (27,674). Sales declined by 4.9%, whereof currencies had a negative impact of 1.1%. Operating income improved for major appliances in Europe and North America and for Professional Products. Good performance in Latin America in a weak market.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,891m (29,185).
Organic sales growth was 3.6%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,258m (27,171) and income for the period was SEK 656m (923), or SEK 2.29 (3.22) per share. Organic sales growth was 4.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 31,400m (28,891). Sales increased by 8.7%, of which 2.0% was organic growth, 0.2% acquisitions and 6.5% currencies. Strong improvement in operating income for Major Appliances EMEA, Latin America and Asia/Pacific.
Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2013 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the first quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,328m (25,875) and reported income for the period was SEK 361m (499), or SEK 1.26 (1.76) per share. Organic growth was 3.8%, while currencies had a negative impact of –5.9%. Continued strong sales growth in North America, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Market conditions in Europe weakened and sales for Major Appliances, Small Appliances and Professional Products were negatively impacted. North America more than tripled its earnings year-over-year as a result of strong volume growth and improvements in price and mix. Lower volumes and a weak price/mix trend in Europe negatively impacted results. Negative impact from currencies by SEK –318m impacted earnings for Latin America, Europe and Small Appliances. Seasonal build-up of inventories and working capital needs driven by strong growth impacted cash-flow in the quarter.
- In Q2 2013, sales were largely unchanged from Q2 2012 but organic growth was 5.9%. EBIT declined slightly due to negative currency impacts.
- Major Appliances Europe saw weak markets and declining volumes, resulting in breakeven EBIT. North America saw improved price/mix and increased market share.
- Latin America and Asia/Pacific saw continued growth, while Small Appliances and Professional Products saw higher volumes but lower margins.
- For full-year 2013, the company expects slightly positive market volumes and price/mix, along with higher costs for materials, R&D, and logistics.
Electrolux reported a 50% decline in year-to-date earnings for 2011 due to weak demand in mature markets like the US and Western Europe. Consumer confidence had deteriorated significantly in these regions, resulting in a 5% decline in the US and 3% decline in Western Europe for core appliance sales. Additionally, high raw material costs continued to negatively impact profits. However, Electrolux is taking actions like acquisitions, cost reductions, price increases, and new product launches to transform the business and position it for growth in emerging markets.
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2013 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,891m (29,185).
Organic sales growth was 3.6%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2014 - PresentationElectrolux Group
The Q4-14 report summarizes Electrolux's financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2014. Some key points:
- Net sales increased 8.7% to SEK 31.4 billion due to organic growth of 2% and currency effects of 6.5%.
- EBIT improved 20.4% to SEK 1.47 billion despite currency headwinds, driven by operational recovery in Europe and cost savings.
- Cash flow was strong at SEK 1.84 billion due to improved profitability and working capital management.
Kemira's organic revenue growth and profitability improvement continues
Second quarter in 2013:
- Organic revenue growth was 4%. Reported revenue increased 1% to EUR 569.3 million (562.3).
- Operative EBIT increased 11% to EUR 40.0 million (36.0) with a margin of 7.0% (6.4%).
- The reported earnings per share were reduced to EUR 0.02 (0.20), due to the non-recurring restructuring charges.
- Kemira signed a deal to acquire 3F Chimica S.p.A, a privately owned Italian polymer producer.
- Annual inflation remained slightly negative at -0.1% in May due to falling fuel and food prices. This year's average annual inflation is projected to be the lowest since the 1990s.
- GDP grew 1.4% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2013, driven mainly by private consumption which expanded on the back of employment growth and wage increases.
- Exports of Latvian goods continued rising at 17.5% year-over-year in April despite weak external demand, demonstrating the flexibility of Latvian exporters.
The presentation discusses manufacturing sales for Canada. The discussion will look at sales, orders and PMI index.
Note:
Goods producing is 30% of the GDP for Canada
Highlights
> Consumer price level down year-on-year
> Industrial production increased year-on-year in August
> Latvian exports resist unfavourable external factors
In Focus
>Exports of wood: contribution to total exports and changes
The Brunei Economic Bulletin for Q1 2012 reported that:
- Brunei's GDP grew 0.7% year-on-year in Q1 2012, driven primarily by a 2.6% growth in the non-oil and gas sector.
- The oil and gas sector contracted 1.3% year-on-year in Q1 2012 due to lower crude petroleum and LNG production.
- Domestic demand, particularly personal consumption expenditure (PCE) which grew 3.5% year-on-year, propelled economic growth. Exports declined 1.6% year-on-year.
Celanese Corporation reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2005 that exceeded previous guidance. Net sales increased 23% and operating profit rose significantly due to margin expansion. Basic EPS was $0.41 and diluted adjusted EPS was $0.53, above previous guidance. Adjusted EBITDA also exceeded guidance, rising 51% to $283 million. Based on this performance, the company raised its full-year 2005 guidance for diluted adjusted EPS to a range of $1.90 to $2.00.
Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI September 2021 Slide PackRichard Ramsey
The document provides a summary of the September 2021 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey results for Northern Ireland, the UK, Eurozone, and global economies. Key findings include:
- Global composite PMI rose slightly but growth is slowing across regions. Inflation remains close to recent highs.
- UK and NI economies continue lagging behind the Republic of Ireland. NI private sector recovery is slower than other UK regions.
- NI manufacturing and services sectors reported output and employment growth in September but new orders contracted.
- Input cost and output price inflation are accelerating across sectors in NI, UK and globally at near record rates.
The document discusses the effects of geopolitical crisis between Russia and Ukraine on Latvia's economy. It finds that the effects have been less significant than initially feared, as Russia remains Latvia's second largest trading partner despite a slight decline in exports and imports. Specifically, it notes that the Russian economic weakness has had a bigger impact than sanctions. Certain industries like dairy farmers and food manufacturers have been negatively impacted by sanctions and lower Russian demand. However, the overall effects on Latvia's economy have been limited so far. Risks remain from further potential sanctions or disruptions in gas supply from Russia.
The document provides an analysis of purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys from April 2020 for various global economies, Eurozone countries, the UK and its regions, and Northern Ireland. Key highlights include:
- Global output growth slumped with services falling to a record low. All economies except China saw composite PMIs hit record lows in April.
- Northern Ireland's PMI fell to a new record low in April, with output, new orders, employment, and export orders all declining at record rates across sectors.
- Manufacturing and services output in Northern Ireland, the UK, and Ireland all posted steep falls and record lows, while construction also declined sharply. Northern Ireland saw the stee
This document provides a summary of the December 2020 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey results for Northern Ireland and other economies. Key findings include:
- Global output growth slowed for the sixth consecutive month but remained in expansion territory. Input cost inflation hit a 9.5-year high.
- The UK and Republic of Ireland returned to growth in December led by manufacturing, while Northern Ireland's private sector remained in contraction across all sectors.
- Northern Ireland recorded the fastest rate of output contraction among UK regions in 2020. Firms reported ongoing declines in new orders, output, and employment in December.
- Input cost inflationary pressures increased in recent months across sectors in Northern Ireland,
Inflation is measured as the annual percentage change in consumer prices using indices like the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The UK government has set an inflation target of 2% for the Bank of England to achieve by adjusting interest rates to control aggregate demand. Inflation can be caused by excess demand (demand-pull) or rising costs of production (cost-push), and the Bank seeks to reduce inflation through contractionary monetary policy, while governments may also use fiscal policy tools.
Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI August 2021 Slide PackRichard Ramsey
The document provides an overview and analysis of purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys for various economies in August 2021. Some key points from the PMI surveys include: global composite PMI slowed to a 7-month high; global manufacturing output slowed to a 14-month low; divergence between developed and emerging market PMIs; and input cost and output price inflation remained high globally. The document also summarizes Northern Ireland's PMI results for August 2021, noting growth slowed in output, orders and employment compared to previous months.
An abridged version of the Annual Energy Outlook that highlights changes in the AEO Reference case projections for key energy topics. The Early Release includes data tables for the Reference case only. The AEO2014 full version will be released early Spring 2014.
NP is an international executive search firm with over 150 employees across 27 offices in 20 countries. The presentation provides an overview of NP's history, services, regional competencies, values, and consultant biographies. Key details include: NP was founded in 2002 and is led by CEO Hans Jorda; services include executive search, board services, and the Neumann Management Colloquium assessment tool; NP has significant regional presences in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
This document discusses business ecosystems and how they emerge in some places but not others. It summarizes three reports on ecosystems:
1) A benchmark report comparing ecosystems in the US, Canada and Europe based on indicators like venture capital and patents. The best ecosystems are located in the US.
2) Travelogues interviewing people in strong and less strong ecosystems, finding that open companies and serial entrepreneurs who remain in the region are important.
3) A report on the Danish biotech ecosystem, which is large but behind US clusters due to a lack of experienced management teams to scale companies.
The document argues that ecosystems can be intentionally developed if large companies, venture capital, universities and politicians all actively
Electrolux reported a 50% decline in year-to-date earnings for 2011 due to weak demand in mature markets like the US and Western Europe. Consumer confidence had deteriorated significantly in these regions, resulting in a 5% decline in the US and 3% decline in Western Europe for core appliance sales. Additionally, high raw material costs continued to negatively impact profits. However, Electrolux is taking actions like acquisitions, cost reductions, price increases, and new product launches to transform the business and position it for growth in emerging markets.
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2013 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,891m (29,185).
Organic sales growth was 3.6%, while currencies had a negative impact of –4.6%.
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2014 - PresentationElectrolux Group
The Q4-14 report summarizes Electrolux's financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2014. Some key points:
- Net sales increased 8.7% to SEK 31.4 billion due to organic growth of 2% and currency effects of 6.5%.
- EBIT improved 20.4% to SEK 1.47 billion despite currency headwinds, driven by operational recovery in Europe and cost savings.
- Cash flow was strong at SEK 1.84 billion due to improved profitability and working capital management.
Kemira's organic revenue growth and profitability improvement continues
Second quarter in 2013:
- Organic revenue growth was 4%. Reported revenue increased 1% to EUR 569.3 million (562.3).
- Operative EBIT increased 11% to EUR 40.0 million (36.0) with a margin of 7.0% (6.4%).
- The reported earnings per share were reduced to EUR 0.02 (0.20), due to the non-recurring restructuring charges.
- Kemira signed a deal to acquire 3F Chimica S.p.A, a privately owned Italian polymer producer.
- Annual inflation remained slightly negative at -0.1% in May due to falling fuel and food prices. This year's average annual inflation is projected to be the lowest since the 1990s.
- GDP grew 1.4% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2013, driven mainly by private consumption which expanded on the back of employment growth and wage increases.
- Exports of Latvian goods continued rising at 17.5% year-over-year in April despite weak external demand, demonstrating the flexibility of Latvian exporters.
The presentation discusses manufacturing sales for Canada. The discussion will look at sales, orders and PMI index.
Note:
Goods producing is 30% of the GDP for Canada
Highlights
> Consumer price level down year-on-year
> Industrial production increased year-on-year in August
> Latvian exports resist unfavourable external factors
In Focus
>Exports of wood: contribution to total exports and changes
The Brunei Economic Bulletin for Q1 2012 reported that:
- Brunei's GDP grew 0.7% year-on-year in Q1 2012, driven primarily by a 2.6% growth in the non-oil and gas sector.
- The oil and gas sector contracted 1.3% year-on-year in Q1 2012 due to lower crude petroleum and LNG production.
- Domestic demand, particularly personal consumption expenditure (PCE) which grew 3.5% year-on-year, propelled economic growth. Exports declined 1.6% year-on-year.
Celanese Corporation reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2005 that exceeded previous guidance. Net sales increased 23% and operating profit rose significantly due to margin expansion. Basic EPS was $0.41 and diluted adjusted EPS was $0.53, above previous guidance. Adjusted EBITDA also exceeded guidance, rising 51% to $283 million. Based on this performance, the company raised its full-year 2005 guidance for diluted adjusted EPS to a range of $1.90 to $2.00.
Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI September 2021 Slide PackRichard Ramsey
The document provides a summary of the September 2021 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey results for Northern Ireland, the UK, Eurozone, and global economies. Key findings include:
- Global composite PMI rose slightly but growth is slowing across regions. Inflation remains close to recent highs.
- UK and NI economies continue lagging behind the Republic of Ireland. NI private sector recovery is slower than other UK regions.
- NI manufacturing and services sectors reported output and employment growth in September but new orders contracted.
- Input cost and output price inflation are accelerating across sectors in NI, UK and globally at near record rates.
The document discusses the effects of geopolitical crisis between Russia and Ukraine on Latvia's economy. It finds that the effects have been less significant than initially feared, as Russia remains Latvia's second largest trading partner despite a slight decline in exports and imports. Specifically, it notes that the Russian economic weakness has had a bigger impact than sanctions. Certain industries like dairy farmers and food manufacturers have been negatively impacted by sanctions and lower Russian demand. However, the overall effects on Latvia's economy have been limited so far. Risks remain from further potential sanctions or disruptions in gas supply from Russia.
The document provides an analysis of purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys from April 2020 for various global economies, Eurozone countries, the UK and its regions, and Northern Ireland. Key highlights include:
- Global output growth slumped with services falling to a record low. All economies except China saw composite PMIs hit record lows in April.
- Northern Ireland's PMI fell to a new record low in April, with output, new orders, employment, and export orders all declining at record rates across sectors.
- Manufacturing and services output in Northern Ireland, the UK, and Ireland all posted steep falls and record lows, while construction also declined sharply. Northern Ireland saw the stee
This document provides a summary of the December 2020 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey results for Northern Ireland and other economies. Key findings include:
- Global output growth slowed for the sixth consecutive month but remained in expansion territory. Input cost inflation hit a 9.5-year high.
- The UK and Republic of Ireland returned to growth in December led by manufacturing, while Northern Ireland's private sector remained in contraction across all sectors.
- Northern Ireland recorded the fastest rate of output contraction among UK regions in 2020. Firms reported ongoing declines in new orders, output, and employment in December.
- Input cost inflationary pressures increased in recent months across sectors in Northern Ireland,
Inflation is measured as the annual percentage change in consumer prices using indices like the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The UK government has set an inflation target of 2% for the Bank of England to achieve by adjusting interest rates to control aggregate demand. Inflation can be caused by excess demand (demand-pull) or rising costs of production (cost-push), and the Bank seeks to reduce inflation through contractionary monetary policy, while governments may also use fiscal policy tools.
Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI August 2021 Slide PackRichard Ramsey
The document provides an overview and analysis of purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys for various economies in August 2021. Some key points from the PMI surveys include: global composite PMI slowed to a 7-month high; global manufacturing output slowed to a 14-month low; divergence between developed and emerging market PMIs; and input cost and output price inflation remained high globally. The document also summarizes Northern Ireland's PMI results for August 2021, noting growth slowed in output, orders and employment compared to previous months.
An abridged version of the Annual Energy Outlook that highlights changes in the AEO Reference case projections for key energy topics. The Early Release includes data tables for the Reference case only. The AEO2014 full version will be released early Spring 2014.
NP is an international executive search firm with over 150 employees across 27 offices in 20 countries. The presentation provides an overview of NP's history, services, regional competencies, values, and consultant biographies. Key details include: NP was founded in 2002 and is led by CEO Hans Jorda; services include executive search, board services, and the Neumann Management Colloquium assessment tool; NP has significant regional presences in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
This document discusses business ecosystems and how they emerge in some places but not others. It summarizes three reports on ecosystems:
1) A benchmark report comparing ecosystems in the US, Canada and Europe based on indicators like venture capital and patents. The best ecosystems are located in the US.
2) Travelogues interviewing people in strong and less strong ecosystems, finding that open companies and serial entrepreneurs who remain in the region are important.
3) A report on the Danish biotech ecosystem, which is large but behind US clusters due to a lack of experienced management teams to scale companies.
The document argues that ecosystems can be intentionally developed if large companies, venture capital, universities and politicians all actively
The document discusses how fragility and fragile states will be addressed in the post-2015 development framework. It asks how fragile states fared in meeting the Millennium Development Goals, how fragility should be assessed post-2015, and what obstacles fragility may pose to achieving the new development agenda. It also examines sources of development finance available to fragile countries and how aid is currently allocated in fragile states and to reducing fragility. The document aims to inform policies on fragile states and ensure fragility remains a priority issue.
This document provides biographical information about Arne Pedersen and summarizes his book "Lead with Intent". Pedersen is a former Army officer who served in the Persian Gulf War and later worked in corporate management. He founded a leadership training company and authored "Lead with Intent", which shares lessons on leadership drawn from his military and business experiences. The document outlines some of Pedersen's leadership philosophies and styles discussed in the book.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) provides information to support environmental policy in Europe. It works through a network of organizations called Eionet that includes National Focal Points and European Topic Centres. One topic centre focuses on noise and advises the EEA and EU organizations on noise-related issues. This includes implementing the Environmental Noise Directive, developing common noise assessment methods, and publishing reports on recommended noise guidelines and health impacts of road traffic noise in Europe. The EEA also collaborates with the EPA Network, an informal group of environmental agencies, to share experiences and work towards harmonization of noise monitoring, reduction measures, and limit values across Europe.
Rittel and Webber introduced the concept of "wicked problems" in 1973 to describe a certain type of complex problem that existing problem-solving approaches could not adequately address. They defined wicked problems as having unclear requirements and solutions that are difficult to identify and involve complex interdependencies. While others had previously discussed increasingly complex problems, Rittel and Webber distinguished wicked problems as a unique problem domain requiring a new approach focused on problem understanding rather than definitive solutions. Rittel suggested dialogue among stakeholders as a "second generation" approach to address wicked problems.
This document appears to be a program for the SelectUSA Investment Summit, which is an event focused on promoting foreign direct investment in the United States. It lists the agenda and schedule for the summit, which includes sessions on building an investment strategy, innovation, workforce development, manufacturing, and retail. It also lists the delegation leader and various delegates from Australia that will be attending. The keynote speaker is listed as President Barack Obama. The summit seems aimed at connecting international companies with economic development organizations and others working to facilitate business investment in the US.
60969_Orsted2003-Morten Høgholm Pedersen-New Digital Techniques in Medical Ul...Morten Høgholm Pedersen
This document is a PhD thesis on new digital techniques in medical ultrasound scanning. It contains four main sections. The first section provides background on 3D ultrasound imaging, scanning techniques, and visualization methods. The second section describes a clinical trial using 3D ultrasound to stage cervical cancer in patients. Results showed 3D ultrasound was comparable to MRI and histology in evaluating tumor size and invasion. The third section discusses a pre-clinical trial using coded excitation to improve ultrasound image quality. Initial results found coded excitation increased penetration depth and reduced sidelobe artifacts. The fourth section concludes the thesis and discusses perspectives on using these new digital ultrasound techniques clinically.
Peter Schleidt outlines Danske Bank's "One Platform" strategy which aims to standardize concepts, practices, and systems across the bank for improved efficiency while allowing brands autonomy in customer interactions. The strategy seeks to create a single IT platform and shared services to develop products and processes once for use across all of Danske Bank. Danske Bank's development organization aims to be the most value-creating and efficient in financial services by prioritizing innovations, open standards, and outsourcing operations to reduce costs.
This document is Saxo Bank's 2010 annual report. The summary provides:
1) Saxo Bank had its most profitable year ever in 2010, with operating income reaching DKK 3,338 million and net profit of DKK 644 million, up significantly from 2009.
2) Key drivers such as number of clients, number of trades, and trading volumes increased. Assets under management and client deposits grew to DKK 62.5 billion from DKK 34.5 billion in 2009.
3) Saxo Bank continued executing its transformation plan focused on efficiency, and expanded into the Danish retail banking sector through acquisitions. New products, platforms and offices were also developed.
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This document discusses using crowds to develop and assess business opportunities. It provides examples from TDC A/S of aggregating stakeholder insights to more accurately estimate performance measures than individuals. Crowds can predict issues better than firms and also assess business opportunities through a crowd approval model evaluating internal and external fit. An iterative process is described of using crowds for ideation, assessment, selection and development of initiatives to interact with management. The possibilities of using crowds in TDC A/S are discussed.
Creando un gran lugar para trabajar costa ricaEduardo Gómez
Este documento describe los servicios de una organización en Costa Rica que ayuda a empresas a crear lugares de trabajo positivos mediante el desarrollo de la psicología positiva en los empleados. Sus servicios se centran principalmente en dos acciones: el autoconocimiento y el aumento de los niveles de responsabilidad de los empleados. La aplicación de estas estrategias conduce a mayores niveles de felicidad, compromiso y productividad en el trabajo.
This document provides an introduction to the Eclipse Process Framework Composer tool. It discusses how the tool can be used to manage libraries of reusable method content and assemble customized processes for projects. The tool addresses the needs of aligning flexible development processes with business processes and supporting modern agile development practices. It separates reusable method content from its application in processes to provide a knowledge base and process engineering capabilities.
The Danish flexicurity model combines high flexibility in the labor market through easy hiring and firing of employees, with a strong social safety net and active labor market policies. Collective bargaining between unions and employers plays a key role in providing both flexibility arrangements as well as security measures for workers. While the model has supported Denmark's competitiveness, critics argue it may undermine training investments and social responsibility of companies. Maintaining the delicate balance between flexibility and security requires ongoing cooperation between social partners and the political system.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,784m (27,258). Sales increased by 5.6%, whereof currencies had a positive impact of 4.0%. Strong improvement in operating income for Major Appliances in Europe.
The interim report summarizes Electrolux's financial performance for the second quarter of 2015. Key points include:
- Net sales increased 19.1% to SEK 31,355m, with 7.0% organic growth.
- Operating income was SEK 921m, up from SEK 63m in Q2 2014.
- Income for the period was SEK 608m, an improvement from a loss of SEK 92m in the prior year period.
- All business areas achieved organic sales growth, with strong results from Major Appliances North America and Latin America. Major Appliances EMEA continued its earnings recovery.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 32,144m (31,794).
Sales increased by 1%. Organic sales declined by 3%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 4% on net sales.
Operating income improved to SEK 1,616m (-202), corresponding to a margin of 5.0% (-0.6).
Stable development across business areas.
Good performance for Major Appliances EMEA despite severe currency headwinds.
Significantly weaker market demand and cost measures impacted sales and earnings in Major Appliances Latin America.
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 2.6bn (1.4) in the fourth quarter.
Income for the period improved to SEK 1,272m (-393), and earnings per share was SEK 4.43 (-1.38).
The Board proposes a dividend for 2016 of SEK 7.50 (6.50) per share, to be paid in two installments.
- Net sales for Electrolux increased 8.7% in Q3 2015 to SEK 31,275m, with organic sales growth of 2.1%.
- Operating income was SEK 1,506m, corresponding to a margin of 4.8%. Major Appliances EMEA and North America reported organic sales growth and improved earnings.
- Earnings declined for Major Appliances Latin America and Asia/Pacific due to weak market trends in Brazil and China. Professional Products and Small Appliances reported stable sales and earnings trends.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2015
Net sales increased to SEK 31,794m (31,400).
Sales increased by 1.3%, of which 0.2% was organic sales growth, 0.1% acquisitions and 1.0% currency translation.
Highlights of the first quarter of 2015. Net sales increased to SEK 29,087m (25,629). The sales increase is a result of strong positive currency translation. Sales increased by 13.5%, of which -0.5% was organic sales, 0.1% acquisitions and 13.9% currencies.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 29,983m (31,355).
Organic sales declined by -0.9%, acquired growth was 0.1% and currency translation had a negative impact of -3.6% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,564m (921), corresponding to a margin of 5.2% (2.9).
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 4.1bn (2.9).
Income for the period was SEK 1,079m (608), and earnings per share was SEK 3.75 (2.12).
Highlights of the third quarter of 2017
Net sales amounted to SEK 29,309m (30,852).
Organic sales declined by 3.2%, currency translation had a negative impact of 3.2%, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.4%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,960m (1,826), corresponding to a margin of 6.7% (5.9).
Operating margins improved across business areas and four business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2.3bn (3.0).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,424m (1,267), and earnings per share was SEK 4.96 (4.41).
Highlights of the second quarter of 2017
Net sales increased by 5.1% to SEK 31,502m (29,983).
Organic sales were unchanged, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.2% while currency translation had a positive impact of 3.9% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,942m (1,564), corresponding to a margin of 6.2% (5.2).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Solid operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.5bn (4.1).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,308m (1,079), and earnings per share was SEK 4.55 (3.75).
Highlights of the third quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 30,852m (31,275).
Organic sales declined by 1.6%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 0.2% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,826m (1,506), corresponding to a margin of 5.9% (4.8).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
Improved operating results across business areas, although operations in Latin America continued to be impacted by weak market environment.
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.0bn (3.0).
Income for the period was SEK 1,267m (1,014), and earnings per share was SEK 4.41 (3.53).
Highlights of the third quarter of 2018
Net sales amounted to SEK 30,444m (29,042). Sales growth was 0.7%, mainly driven by price increases in several markets.
Operating income amounted to SEK 1,756m (1,981), corresponding to a margin of 5.8% (6.8).
Increased prices and mix contributed positively across all business areas but could not fully offset higher input costs, lower volumes and accelerating currency headwinds in Latin America.
Major Appliances North America also faced higher cost inflation from tariffs in addition to lower sales to private label.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 1,352m (2,287).
Income for the period decreased to SEK 1,162m (1,440), and earnings per share was SEK 4.04 (5.01).
- Net sales for Electrolux increased 10.4% to SEK 25,875m in Q1 2012, driven by acquisitions and organic growth. Operating income improved to SEK 943m.
- Higher sales prices in North America and strong growth in emerging markets like Latin America contributed to income gains. Higher raw material costs remained a challenge.
- Income for the period was SEK 559m, up 22% from SEK 457m in Q1 2011. Earnings per share increased to SEK 1.96 from SEK 1.61.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 28,784m (27,258). Sales increased by 5.6%, whereof currencies had a positive impact of 4.0%. Strong improvement in operating income for Major Appliances in Europe.
Highlights of the first quarter of 2017
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,883m (28,114).
Organic sales declined by 3%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 6% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,536m (1,268), corresponding to a margin of 5.3% (4.5).
Improved results across all business areas.
Continued good profitability for Major Appliances EMEA, Major Appliances North America, Major Appliances Asia/Pacific and Professional Products.
Operating income for Major Appliances Latin America and Home Care & SDA recovered.
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,083m (875), and earnings per share was SEK 3.77 (3.04).
Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2015 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the first quarter of 2015. Net sales increased to SEK 29,087m (25,629). The sales increase is a result of strong positive currency translation. Sales increased by 13.5%, of which -0.5% was organic sales, 0.1% acquisitions and 13.9% currencies.
Electrolux Q1 2018 interim report: Growth and solid earnings
Highlights of the first quarter of 2018
Net sales amounted to SEK 27,906m (28,201). Sales growth was 3.3%, while currency translation had a negative impact of 4.4%. Strong organic sales growth in Major Appliances EMEA and Asia/Pacific.
Operating income amounted to SEK 764m (1,442), corresponding to a margin of 2.7% (5.1).
Operating income includes restructuring costs of SEK 596m relating to the consolidation of freezer production in North America. Excluding these costs, operating income amounted to SEK 1,360m, corresponding to a margin of 4.9%.
Product mix improvements and higher cost efficiency offset accelerating input costs pressures and unfavorable currency effects.
Continued solid earnings development across most business areas, although earnings for Major Appliances Latin America was significantly impacted by higher costs for raw materials and currency headwinds.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK -2.7bn (-1.0).
Income for the period decreased to SEK 551m (1,012), and earnings per share was SEK 1.92 (3.52).
- The company reported 4.5% organic growth in Q1 with growth in all business areas. Earnings improved from the previous year despite currency headwinds.
- The European business showed a recovery with positive organic growth and improved earnings, while growth in North America was slowed by severe weather early in the quarter.
- Overall the company delivered solid top-line growth and stable earnings despite currency challenges and a slowing economy in Brazil.
Electrolux Q2 interim report 2019: Good price momentum and focus on innovationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2019
Net sales amounted to SEK 31,687m (31,354). Sales decline of 2.7%, driven by lower volumes.
Operating income amounted to SEK 1,619m (827), corresponding to a margin of 5.1% (2.6). The comparison period included non-recurring items of SEK -818m.
Price increases fully offset the headwinds from higher raw material costs, trade tariffs and currency as well as lower volumes. Mix improvements mitigated higher investments in marketing and R&D.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 384m (1,805).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,132m (517), and earnings per share was SEK 3.94 (1.80).
The Board has reconfirmed its plan to propose to the shareholders that the Professional Products business area is distributed to the shareholders with the aim to achieve listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm during the first quarter of 2020 or, at the latest, the second quarter of 2020.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2017
Net sales increased to SEK 32,366m (32,144).
Organic sales growth was 4.0%, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.4% while currency translation had a negative impact of 4.7%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,969m (1,616), corresponding to a margin of 6.1% (5.0).
Four business areas achieved an operating margin of more than 8%.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2.1bn (2.6).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,930m (1,272), and earnings per share was SEK 6.72 (4.43).
The effective tax rate of -1.3% (-2.2) was positively impacted by revaluation of deferred tax assets.
The Board proposes a dividend for 2017 of SEK 8.30 (7.50) per share, to be paid in two installments.
Electrolux reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Net sales increased 0.7% due to price increases and mix improvements, but operating income declined significantly due to large one-time costs related to legal issues in France. Excluding these non-recurring costs, underlying operating income was down modestly as higher material costs and currency headwinds offset efficiency gains. Overall demand was slightly higher in Europe but lower in North America. Electrolux remains focused on price increases, cost reductions, and new product launches to mitigate ongoing cost pressures.
Electrolux Q2 interim report 2019: Good price momentum and focus on innovatio...Electrolux Group
Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO of Electrolux, presented highlights from Q2 2019. Organic sales declined 2.6% due to lower volumes, but price/mix contributions were positive. Higher prices offset costs from raw materials and tariffs. Innovation and marketing investments increased. Regions like Europe and Latin America saw organic growth while North America declined. The outlook expects slightly positive or negative market conditions across regions and favorable-neutral business outlook driven by continued price momentum and investments.
Electrolux Interim Report Q3 2018 - PresentationElectrolux Group
- The document is a presentation by Electrolux for Q3 2018. It includes charts showing the company's performance in Western and Eastern Europe from 2007-2018 and discusses factors like demand, pricing, and market conditions.
- The presentation outlines Electrolux's strategic drivers for targeted growth, including cost-based price increases, an improved product mix, investments in innovation and R&D, expanded M&A activity, a solid balance sheet, and leadership in sustainability.
Electrolux Interim Report Q2 2018 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2018
Net sales amounted to SEK 31,354m (30,948). Sales growth was 0.7% with organic sales growth across most business areas.
Operating income amounted to SEK 827m (1,919), corresponding to a margin of 2.6% (6.2).
Operating income include costs of SEK 818m, whereof SEK 564m relates to an investigation by the French Competition Authority and SEK 254m to an unfavourable court ruling in France, both impacting Major Appliances EMEA. Excluding these non-recurring items, operating income amounted to SEK 1,645m, corresponding to a margin of 5.2% (6.2).
Higher prices, mix improvements and cost savings contributed positively, however operating income was impacted by higher costs for raw materials and currency headwinds.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 1,805m (3,470).
Income for the period decreased to SEK 517m (1,291), and earnings per share was SEK 1.80 (4.49).
Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2018 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Electrolux Q1 2018 interim report: Growth and solid earnings
Highlights of the first quarter of 2018
Net sales amounted to SEK 27,906m (28,201). Sales growth was 3.3%, while currency translation had a negative impact of 4.4%. Strong organic sales growth in Major Appliances EMEA and Asia/Pacific.
Operating income amounted to SEK 764m (1,442), corresponding to a margin of 2.7% (5.1).
Operating income includes restructuring costs of SEK 596m relating to the consolidation of freezer production in North America. Excluding these costs, operating income amounted to SEK 1,360m, corresponding to a margin of 4.9%.
Product mix improvements and higher cost efficiency offset accelerating input costs pressures and unfavorable currency effects.
Continued solid earnings development across most business areas, although earnings for Major Appliances Latin America was significantly impacted by higher costs for raw materials and currency headwinds.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK -2.7bn (-1.0).
Income for the period decreased to SEK 551m (1,012), and earnings per share was SEK 1.92 (3.52).
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2017 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Electrolux reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. For Q4, sales increased 0.7% to SEK 32.4 billion driven by 4% organic growth. EBIT increased 21.8% to SEK 2 billion resulting in an EBIT margin of 6.1%, up 1.1 percentage points. For the full year, sales increased 0.8% to SEK 122.1 billion with flat organic growth. Full year EBIT grew 18.1% to SEK 7.4 billion and the EBIT margin increased 0.9 percentage points to 6.1%. Cost efficiency measures and acquisitions contributed to margin expansion, though currency impacts reduced sales growth.
Electrolux design philosophy: Human Touch
The global design organization comprises 200 team members at 7 design centers around the world: Stockholm, Sydney, Singapore, Curitiba, Charlotte, Shanghai, and Vallenoncello.
At Electrolux, designing outstanding experiences with a human touch lies at the heart of everything we do within Group Design. It’s about designing innovative, intuitive and desirable products that are seamlessly a part of our consumers’ daily lives. This not only requires appealing design, but an intuitiveness that anticipates how long-lasting connections are formed and maintained between our consumers and our products.
This is our design philosophy, and we call it “Human Touch”. Human Touch means designing for all our senses – from the overall quality of materials, and fit, feel and finish to thoughtfulness of use and context through in-depth usability testing. It’s the difference between products that are only aesthetically pleasing and products that provide meaningful holistic experiences.
In a world where everything in the home is becoming connected, the role we play in design ensures that every experience has that human connection. Great design creates outstanding consumer experiences and helps shape living for the better.
Electrolux - Interim Report Q3 2017 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the third quarter of 2017
Net sales amounted to SEK 29,309m (30,852).
Organic sales declined by 3.2%, currency translation had a negative impact of 3.2%, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.4%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,960m (1,826), corresponding to a margin of 6.7% (5.9).
Operating margins improved across business areas and four business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2.3bn (3.0).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,424m (1,267), and earnings per share was SEK 4.96 (4.41).
Electrolux Interim Report Q2 2017 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2017
Net sales increased by 5.1% to SEK 31,502m (29,983).
Organic sales were unchanged, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.2% while currency translation had a positive impact of 3.9% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,942m (1,564), corresponding to a margin of 6.2% (5.2).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Solid operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.5bn (4.1).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,308m (1,079), and earnings per share was SEK 4.55 (3.75).
Electrolux overarching purpose is to shape living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, for more enjoyable and sustainable living around the world.
Highlights of the first quarter of 2017
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,883m (28,114).
Organic sales declined by 3%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 6% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,536m (1,268), corresponding to a margin of 5.3% (4.5).
Improved results across all business areas.
Continued good profitability for Major Appliances EMEA, Major Appliances North America, Major Appliances Asia/Pacific and Professional Products.
Operating income for Major Appliances Latin America and Home Care & SDA recovered.
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,083m (875), and earnings per share was SEK 3.77 (3.04).
Electrolux consolidated results 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
- Electrolux reported net sales of SEK 121 billion for full year 2016, with an EBIT margin of 5.2%.
- The company saw organic growth in EMEA, Asia/Pacific, and Professional, while Latin America was negatively impacted by weak market conditions.
- Earnings improved due to cost efficiencies, improved structural costs, and strong performance in most business areas, though Latin America continued to struggle.
- For Q1 2017, Electrolux expects negative impact from volume/price/mix and raw materials, but positive impact from net cost efficiency and currency. The outlook for full year 2017 is flat volume/price/mix and negative impact from raw materials.
Electrolux Interim Report Q3 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the third quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 30,852m (31,275).
Organic sales declined by 1.6%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 0.2% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,826m (1,506), corresponding to a margin of 5.9% (4.8).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
Improved operating results across business areas, although operations in Latin America continued to be impacted by weak market environment.
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.0bn (3.0).
Income for the period was SEK 1,267m (1,014), and earnings per share was SEK 4.41 (3.53).
Electrolux Interim Report Q2 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 29,983m (31,355).
Organic sales declined by -0.9%, acquired growth was 0.1% and currency translation had a negative impact of -3.6% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,564m (921), corresponding to a margin of 5.2% (2.9).
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 4.1bn (2.9).
Income for the period was SEK 1,079m (608), and earnings per share was SEK 3.75 (2.12).
Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the first quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,114m (29,087).
Organic sales growth was 1.8% and acquired growth was 0.1%, while currency translation had a negative impact of -5.2% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Strong results for Major Appliances EMEA and Professional Products.
Continued recovery for Major Appliances North America.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,268m (516), corresponding to a margin of 4.5% (1.8).
Income for the period was SEK 875m (339), and earnings per share was SEK 3.04 (1.18).
Highlights of the first quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,114m (29,087).
Organic sales growth was 1.8% and acquired growth was 0.1%, while currency translation had a negative impact of -5.2% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Strong results for Major Appliances EMEA and Professional Products.
Continued recovery for Major Appliances North America.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,268m (516), corresponding to a margin of 4.5% (1.8).
Income for the period was SEK 875m (339), and earnings per share was SEK 3.04 (1.18).
Electrolux Consolidated Results 2015 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2015
Net sales increased to SEK 31,794m (31,400).
Sales increased by 1.3%, of which 0.2% was organic sales growth, 0.1% acquisitions and 1.0% currency translation.
Electrolux Interim Report Q3 2015 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2015. Net sales increased to SEK 31,355m (26,330). Sales increased by 19.1%, of which 7.0% was organic sales growth, 0.1% acquisitions and 12.0% currency translation. Organic sales growth across all business areas.
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1. Interim Report
January – March 2014
Stockholm, April 25, 2014
Highlights of the first quarter of 2014 Read more
• Net sales amounted to SEK 25,629m (25,328). 2
• Organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had a negative impact of –3.3%. 2
• All business areas showed organic sales growth. 4
• Operating income, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 749m
(720), corresponding to a margin of 2.9% (2.8). 2
• Strong cash-flow improvement. 7
• Income for the period, including items affecting comparability, was SEK 431m (361),
and earnings per share SEK 1.50 (1.26). 11
Financial overview
SEKm1) Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Change, %
Net sales 25,328 25,629 1
Organic growth, % 3.8 4.5
Operating income 720 749 4
Margin, % 2.8 2.9
Income after financial items 565 593 5
Income for the period 422 445 5
Earnings per share, SEK 1) 2) 1.48 1.55
Operating cash flow after investments3) –2,707 –123 95
1) Figures are excluding items affecting comparability. Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK –18m (–82) for the first quarter of 2014, see page 11. Items affecting
comparability includes costs for restructuring programs to make the Group’s production competitive and other restructuring measures to reduce costs.
2) Basic, based on an average of 286.2 (286.2) million shares for the first quarter, excluding shares held by Electrolux.
3) Excluding financial items paid, taxes paid, restructuring payments and acquisitions and divestments of operations.
For earnings per share after dilution, see page 11.
For definitions, see page 23.
About Electrolux
Electrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 50 million products
to customers in more than 150 markets every year. The company makes thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions
based on extensive consumer research, meeting the desires of today’s consumers and professionals.
Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, air-
conditioners and small appliances such as vacuum cleaners, all sold under esteemed brands
like Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi and Frigidaire. In 2013, Electrolux had sales of SEK 109 billion
and about 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com/.
2. 2INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Market overview
Market overview
In the first quarter, market demand for core appliances in North
America increased slightly year-over-year. Severe winter
weather conditions at the start of the year negatively impacted
the overall market demand. Demand in Europe recovered
somewhat in the first quarter, Western Europe increased by 2%
and Eastern Europe by 4%. In total, the European market was
up with 3%.
Market demand in Australia is estimated to have declined.
Demand in Southeast Asia and China continued to show
growth. Demand for appliances in Brazil declined, while other
Latin American markets showed growth.
The first quarter in summary*
• Organic growth of 4.5%.
• Organic sales growth in all business areas.
• Recovery in operating income for Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• Severe winter weather conditions impacted sales volumes in North America during January and February,
but volumes recovered strongly in March.
• Good performance for Professional Products and Small Appliances.
• Negative impact from currency movements affected all business areas, this was,
however, mitigated by price increases to a large extent.
SEKm Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Change, %
Net sales 25,328 25,629 1.2
Change in net sales, %, whereof
Organic growth — — 4.5
Changes in exchange rates — — –3.3
Operating income
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa 11 142 n.m.
Major Appliances North America 457 382 –16
Major Appliances Latin America 251 217 –14
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific 106 21 –80
Small Appliances 17 33 94
Professional Products 59 126 114
Other, common Group costs, etc. –181 –172 5
Operating income, excluding items affecting comparability 720 749 4
Margin, % 2.8 2.9 —
Items affecting comparability –82 –18 —
Operating income 638 731 15
Margin, % 2.5 2.9 —
* All comments are excluding items affecting comparability. For items affecting comparability, see page 11.
Industry shipments of core appliances in Europe* Industry shipments of core appliances in the US*
*Units, year-over-year, % *Units, year-over-year, %
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5
10
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%
Western Europe Eastern Europe
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-5
0
5
10
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%
3. 3INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Net sales for the Electrolux Group increased by 1.2% in the first
quarter of 2014. Organic growth was 4.5%, while changes in
exchange rates had a negative impact of –3.3%. The organic
sales growth was mainly attributable to Latin America, Profes-
sional Products and the operations in Asia/Pacific.
Operating income increased to SEK 749m (720), corre-
sponding to a margin of 2.9% (2.8).
In Europe, operating income was positively impacted by a
recovery in the market, mix improvements and cost savings.
Results in North America were negatively affected by harsh
weather conditions at the start of the year, but recovered
strongly in March.
In Latin America, price increases and mix improvements
largely offset the weaker market conditions, currency head-
winds and higher rate of inflation.
Increased marketing spend in China and costs related to the
consolidation of refrigerator production to Thailand affected
earnings in Asia/Pacific.
Professional Products and Small Appliances reported con-
tinued positive earnings trend.
Effects of changes in exchange rates
Exchange rate movements had a negative impact of approxi-
mately SEK –620m on operating income year-over-year in the
quarter. Operations in Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Europe,
Middle East and Africa were impacted by a stronger US dollar
and euro against local currencies, especially in emerging mar-
kets. Price increases and mix improvements mitigated to a large
extent the negative impact from currencies.
Financial net
Net financial items for the first quarter of 2014 amounted to
SEK –156m (–155).
Income for the period
Income for the period amounted to SEK 431m (361), corre-
sponding to SEK 1.50 (1.26) in earnings per share, see page 11.
Share of sales by business area in Q1 2014 Operating income and margin*
Events during the first quarter of 2014
March 26. Annual General Meeting 2014 in Stockholm
Ronnie Leten was elected new Chairman of the Board. He suc-
ceeded Marcus Wallenberg who declined re-election. Petra
Hedengran was elected new Board Member and Barbara Milian
Thoralfsson declined re-election. At the statutory Board meeting
following the AGM, Torben Ballegaard Sørensen was elected
Deputy Chairman. The proposed dividend of SEK 6.50 (6.50)
per share was adopted. For more information about the AGM,
visit www.electrolux.com/agm2014.
March 26. Electrolux unveils new climate impact target in 2013
Sustainability Report
Electrolux has set a new target to halve the Group’s CO2 impact
by 2020 compared to 2005. The new carbon target to halve the
climate impact will cut greenhouse gases from approximately 50
to 25 million tonnes in four key areas: product use, manufactur-
ing, transport and elimination of gases with high global warming
potential. Read more in the sustainability report for 2013. http://
annualreports.electrolux.com/2013/en/Sustainability/Carbon-
target.html.
* Excluding
items affecting
comparability.
0
2
4
6
8
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800
1,200
1,600
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
31%
30%
19%
8%
8%
5%
Major Appliances Europe,
Middle East and Africa
Major Appliances North
America
Major Appliances Latin
America
Major Appliances
Asia/Pacific
Small Appliances
Professional Products
4. 4INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa
In the first quarter of 2014, the overall market demand for core
appliances in Europe showed a year-over-year improvement fol-
lowing a prolonged period of declining markets. Demand
increased in most regions. Western Europe grew by 2% and
Eastern Europe by 4%. The market recovery was particularly
strong in Germany, the Iberian countries, Italy and Poland. The
Nordic region and the Benelux countries also improved, while
the UK and Switzerland declined.
Operations in Europe reported organic sales growth primar-
ily as a result of an improved mix, but also due to increased vol-
umes following the more favorable market trend. Market shares
increased under the Group’s own strategic brands, mainly
within built-in kitchen products.
Operating income rose as a result of an improved mix and
lower costs. The extensive product launches over the past two
years and strong focus on the most profitable product catego-
ries, brands and sales channels have contributed to the positive
trend in operating income. Higher sales of built-in kitchen prod-
ucts improved the mix in the quarter. The ongoing structural
actions to reduce costs and enhance efficiency within opera-
tions also contributed to operating income, while unfavorable
currency movements and price pressure negatively impacted
operating income.
Operating income and margin
Major Appliances North America
In the first quarter, market demand for core appliances in North
America increased slightly year-over-year. Severe winter
weather conditions at the start of the year negatively impacted
the overall market demand. Market demand for major appli-
ances, including microwave ovens and home comfort products,
such as room air-conditioners, was unchanged during the quar-
ter.
Operations in North America showed slight organic sales
growth. Sales volumes, which declined in the quarter, were
impacted by the weak market at the start of the year. Price
increases and higher sales of cooking products and refrigera-
tors mitigated lower sales volumes in such product categories
as freezers and room-air conditioners.
Operating income declined mainly due to lower volumes,
while an improved product mix and higher prices contributed to
the results for the quarter. Operations were negatively affected
by the above mentioned weather conditions in January and
February. However, there was a strong recovery in March.
The consolidation of cooking products production to Memphis,
Tennessee, USA, from L’Assomption, Quebec, Canada, is now
in its final stage. It has been decided to close the factory in
L’Assomption in July 2014.
Operating income and margin
Business areas
Industry shipments of core appliances in Europe, units, year-over-year, % Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Western Europe –1 –3 2
Eastern Europe (excluding Turkey) 0 2 4
Total Europe –1 –2 3
SEKm
Net sales 33,436 7,595 7,865
Organic growth, % –0.2 –3.8 1.3
Operating income 347 11 142
Operating margin, % 1.0 0.1 1.8
Industry shipments of appliances in the US, units, year-over-year, % Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Core appliances 9 6 1
Microwave ovens and home comfort products –6 1 –3
Total Major Appliances 5 5 0
SEKm
Net sales 31,864 7,678 7,664
Organic growth, % 7.6 12.2 0.4
Operating income 2,136 457 382
Operating margin, % 6.7 6.0 5.0
0
2
4
6
0
200
400
600
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
0
2
4
6
8
0
200
400
600
800
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
5. 5INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Major Appliances Latin America
In the first quarter of 2014, market demand for core appliances
in Brazil is estimated to have declined somewhat year-over-year,
mainly due to a slowdown in the economy. Demand in the cor-
responding period of 2013 was partly driven by a government-
incentive program for appliances. Several other Latin American
markets displayed slight growth during the quarter.
In Latin America, the Group reported strong organic growth,
mainly driven by higher prices and an improved mix in most
regions. Price increases mitigated inflation and currency head-
winds to some extent.
Operating income in local currencies declined somewhat in
the first quarter. Price increases and an improved mix largely
offset the continued currency headwinds and high rate of infla-
tion.
Operating income and margin
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific
In the first quarter of 2014, market demand for major appliances
in Southeast Asia and China is estimated to have grown year-
over-year, while market demand in Australia declined some-
what.
The organic sales growth in the quarter was the result of
higher sales volumes and price increases. Sales increases were
particularly strong in China and Southeast Asia.
Operating income declined. Costs related to the consolida-
tion of refrigeration production to the new plant in Rayong in
Thailand from Australia impacted results for the quarter. In
China, the launch of the new range of products for the domestic
market continued. The cost of these launch activities had an
adverse impact on earnings.
The negative year-over-year impact of currency movements
continued during the quarter as the US dollar strengthened
against the Australian dollar and several other currencies in
emerging markets.
Operating income and margin
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 20,695 4,885 4,790
Organic growth, % 6.1 7.4 14.8
Operating income 979 251 217
Operating margin, % 4.7 5.1 4.5
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 8,653 1,948 1,928
Organic growth, % 10.8 10.5 8.4
Operating income 467 106 21
Operating margin, % 5.4 5.4 1.1
0
3
6
9
0
140
280
420
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
0
3
6
9
0
60
120
180
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
6. 6INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Small Appliances
In the first quarter of 2014, market demand for vacuum cleaners
in Europe increased, while demand in North America is esti-
mated to have declined year-over-year.
The organic growth in the first quarter for Small Appliances is
the result of an improved product mix. Increased sales of vac-
uum cleaners in Europe and of premium products – particularly
within small domestic appliances and rechargeable vacuum
cleaners – in Latin America and Asia/Pacific improved the prod-
uct mix. The significance of sales of small domestic appliances
is increasing.
Operating income for the first quarter improved year-over-
year. Product-mix improvements, which were the result of inten-
sive launches of new products during 2013, contributed to the
positive earnings trend for the quarter.
Operating income and margin
Professional Products
Market demand for professional food-service and professional
laundry equipment in Europe, where Electrolux holds a strong
position, is estimated to have been stable in the first quarter,
while demand in the US and emerging markets continued to
display growth compared with the corresponding period in the
preceding year.
Electrolux sales increased strongly in the first quarter of the
year and the Group gained market shares. This was primarily
the result of the Group’s strategic initiatives to grow in new mar-
kets and segments as well as launches of new products. Sales
were particularly strong in the US and emerging markets, but
growth was also positive in Western Europe, which accounts for
about 60% of sales. Sales for professional food-service equip-
ment and professional laundry equipment increased.
Operating income in the first quarter for Professional Prod-
ucts improved compared with the year-earlier period as a result
of higher sales volumes and a positive price trend. An improved
cost structure also contributed to the results.
Operating income and margin
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 8,952 2,020 2,001
Organic growth, % 4.4 1.1 2.0
Operating income 391 17 33
Operating margin, % 4.4 0.8 1.6
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 5,550 1,201 1,380
Organic growth, % 1.7 –11.2 13.3
Operating income 510 59 126
Operating margin, % 9.2 4.9 9.1
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
60
120
180
240
300
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
50
100
150
200
250
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
%SEKm
EBIT EBIT margin
7. 7INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Cash flow
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
EBITDA1) 7,616 1,618 1,706
Change in operating assets and liabilities –675 –3,444 –1,160
Operating cash flow 6,941 –1,826 546
Investments in fixed assets2) –4,529 –881 –669
Operating cash flow after investments 2,412 –2,707 –123
Restructuring payments –603 –140 –218
Acquisitions and divestments of operations –205 –201 –1
Operating cash flow after structural changes 1,604 –3,048 –342
Financial items paid, net –540 –80 –105
Taxes paid –1,343 –263 –226
Free cash flow3) –279 –3,391 –673
Dividend –1,860 — —
Total cash flow, excluding change in loans
and short-term investments –2,139 –3,391 –673
1) Operating income excluding items affecting comparability plus depreciation and amortization plus other non-cash items.
2) Investments excluding acquisitions and divestments of operations.
3) Cash flow from operations and investments.
Operating cash flow after investments in the first quarter of 2014
improved significantly compared with the previous year and
amounted to SEK –123m (–2,707). The improvement refers
mainly to working capital and to changes in trade receivables
and accounts payable. Lower investments also impacted the
cash flow in the quarter.
Cash flow for the first quarter is normally weak and reflects a
pattern with seasonal build up of inventories. Payments for the
ongoing restructuring and cost-cutting programs amounted to
SEK 218m in the quarter.
Investments in the first quarter mainly related to investments
in new products.
Operating cash flow after investments
-4,000
-3,000
-2,000
-1,000
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2013 2014
SEKm
8. 8INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Financial position
The financial net debt increased by SEK 725m during the first
quarter as a result of the negative cash flow from operations and
investments. Cash flow is normally seasonally weak in the first
quarter. Net provision for post-employment benefits increased
by SEK 220m. In total, net debt increased by SEK 945m com-
pared to 2013.
Long-term borrowings as of March 31, 2014, including long-
term borrowings with maturities within 12 months, amounted to
SEK 12,219m with average maturity of 3.0 years, compared to
SEK 12,207m and 3.3 years at the end of 2013. During 2014 and
2015, long-term borrowings in the amount of SEK 3,070m will
mature.
Liquid funds as of March 31, 2014, amounted to SEK 6,492m
(7,740), excluding short-term back-up facilities. Electrolux has
two unused committed back-up facilities. One EUR 500m multi-
Net debt
SEKm Dec. 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2014
Borrowings 14,905 16,798 14,890
Liquid funds 7,232 7,740 6,492
Financial net debt 7,673 9,058 8,398
Net provisions for post-employment benefits 2,980 3,698 3,200
Net debt 10,653 12,756 11,598
Net debt/equity ratio 0.74 0.88 0.94
Equity 14,308 14,429 12,380
Equity per share, SEK 49.99 50.41 43.24
Return on equity, % 4.4 9.6 12.9
Equity/assets ratio, % 20.8 21.1 18.1
currency revolving credit facility, approximately SEK 4,500m,
maturing in 2018 and a credit facility of SEK 3,400m maturing in
2017.
Net assets and working capital
Average net assets for the period amounted to SEK 25,400m
(27,468). Net assets as of March 31, 2014, amounted to
SEK 25,839m (29,045). Adjusted for items affecting comparabil-
ity, i.e. restructuring provisions, average net assets amounted to
SEK 27,662m (29,280), corresponding to 27.0% (28.9) of net
sales.
Working capital as of March 31, 2014, amounted to
SEK –4,623m (–1,814), corresponding to –4.5% (–1.8) of annual-
ized net sales. The return on net assets was 11.5% (9.3), and
10.8% (9.8), excluding items affecting comparability.
Structural changes
As previously communicated in 2013, Electrolux is taking
actions to reduce annual costs by SEK 1.8bn for a charge of
SEK 3.4bn. Cost savings are planned to be achieved through
manufacturing footprint restructuring as well as overhead-cost
reductions. These actions relate mainly to Major Appliances
Europe, Middle East and Africa, but also to other business areas
and Group Staff.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, restructuring costs amounting
to SEK 1.5bn were charged to operating income within items
affecting comparability. The remaining part of the total charges
is expected to be taken during 2014.
In the first quarter of 2014, restructuring costs amounting to
SEK 18m were charged to operating income within items affect-
ing comparability, see page 11.
9. 9INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Other items
Asbestos litigation in the US
Litigation and claims related to asbestos are pending against
the Group in the US. Almost all of the cases refer to externally
supplied components used in industrial products manufactured
by discontinued operations prior to the early 1970s. The cases
involve plaintiffs who have made substantially identical allega-
tions against other defendants who are not part of the Electrolux
Group.
As of March 31, 2014, the Group had a total of 2,917 (2,871)
cases pending, representing approximately 2,977 (approxi-
mately 2,934) plaintiffs. During the first quarter of 2014, 273 new
cases with 273 plaintiffs were filed and 336 pending cases with
approximately 336 plaintiffs were resolved.
It is expected that additional lawsuits will be filed against
Electrolux. It is not possible to predict the number of future law-
suits.
In addition, the outcome of asbestos lawsuits is difficult to
predict and Electrolux cannot provide any assurances that the
resolution of these types of lawsuits will not have a material
adverse effect on its business or on results of operations in the
future.
Risks and uncertainty factors
As an international group with a wide geographic spread,
Electrolux is exposed to a number of business and financial
risks. The business risks can be divided into strategic, opera-
tional and legal risks. The financial risks are related to such fac-
tors as exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity, the giving of
credit and financial instruments.
Risk management in Electrolux aims to identify, control and
reduce risks. This work begins with the description of risks and
risk management, see the 2013 Annual Report on page 76. No
significant risks other than the risks described there are judged
to have occurred.
Risks, risk management and risk exposure are described in
more detail in the Annual Report 2013, www.electrolux.com/
annualreport2013.
Press releases 2014
January 22 Electrolux named Industry Leader in
RobecoSAM annual rating
January 31 Consolidated results 2013 and CEO Keith
McLoughlin’s comments
February 21 Notice convening the Annual General Meeting
of AB Electrolux
February 21 Changes to the Board of AB Electrolux
February 21 Electrolux Annual Report 2013 is published
March 6 Electrolux Capital Markets Day in Charlotte,
November 2014
March 26 Electrolux unveils new climate impact target in
2013 Sustainability Report
March 27 Bulletin from AB Electrolux Annual General
Meeting 2014
10. 10INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Parent Company AB Electrolux
The Parent Company comprises the functions of the Group’s
head office, as well as five companies operating on a commis-
sion basis for AB Electrolux.
Net sales for the Parent Company, AB Electrolux, for the first
quarter in 2014 amounted to SEK 6,706m (7,224) of which
SEK 5,432m (6,089) referred to sales to Group companies and
SEK 1,274m (1,135) to external customers. Income after financial
items was SEK 580m (21), including dividends from subsidiaries
in the amount of SEK 685m (0). Income for the period amounted
to SEK 601m (9).
Capital expenditure in tangible and intangible assets was
SEK 123m (99). Liquid funds at the end of the period amounted
to SEK 2,311m, as against SEK 2,795m at the start of the year.
Undistributed earnings in the Parent Company at the end of
the period amounted to SEK 11,289m, as against SEK 12,531m
at the start of the year. Dividend payment to shareholders for
2013 amounted to SEK 1,861m and is reported as current liabil-
ity at the end of the period.
The income statement and balance sheet for the Parent
Company are presented on page 20.
Accounting and valuation principles
Electrolux applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. This report has been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and ÅRL, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2, Accounting
for legal entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. There are no changes in the Group’s accounting and valuation principles
compared with the accounting and valuation principles described in Note 1 of the Annual Report 2013.
This report has not been audited.
Stockholm, April 25, 2014
Keith McLoughlin
President and CEO
11. 11INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Consolidated income statement
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 109,151 25,328 25,629
Cost of goods sold –87,892 –20,484 –20,876
Gross operating income1) 21,259 4,844 4,753
Selling expenses –11,564 –2,666 –2,687
Administrative expenses –5,646 –1,460 –1,247
Other operating income/expenses 6 2 –70
Items affecting comparability –2,475 –82 –18
Operating income 1,580 638 731
Margin, % 1.4 2.5 2.9
Financial items, net –676 –155 –156
Income after financial items 904 483 575
Margin, % 0.8 1.9 2.2
Taxes –232 –122 –144
Income for the period 672 361 431
Items that will not be reclassified to income for the period:
Remeasurement of provisions for post-employment benefits 1,851 730 –243
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified –636 –182 –3
1,215 548 –246
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income for the period:
Available for sale instruments –69 –15 –5
Cash flow hedges 41 –3 –83
Exchange-rate differences on translation of foreign operations –1,518 –343 –213
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified 29 8 27
–1,517 –353 –274
Other comprehensive income, net of tax –302 195 –520
Total comprehensive income for the period 370 556 –89
Income for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company 671 361 431
Non-controlling interests 1 — —
Total 672 361 431
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company 374 556 –87
Non-controlling interests –4 — –2
Total 370 556 –89
Earnings per share, SEK 2.35 1.26 1.50
Diluted, SEK 2.34 1.26 1.50
Number of shares after buy-backs, million 286.2 286.2 286.2
Average number of shares after buy-backs, million 286.2 286.2 286.2
Diluted, million 287.3 287.0 287.7
1) As of 2014, selling and administrative costs in the factories are included in cost of goods sold. This reporting change reduces the reported gross operating income annually
by approximately SEK 450m with the corresponding reductions in the line items selling and administrative expenses. The change in calculation has no impact on operating
income and previous periods have not been restated.
Items affecting comparability
SEKm Full year 20131) Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Restructuring provisions and write-downs
Manufacturing footprint restructuring –594 –82 —
Program for reduction of overhead costs –975 — –18
Impairment of ERP system –906 — —
Total –2,475 –82 –18
1) Of the total restructuring measures of SEK 2.5bn in 2013 approximately SEK 1.4bn will have a cash flow impact.
Financial data quarterly and yearly can be downloaded and viewed at www.electrolux.com/ir.
There is a graph section where you can view trends as well as compare financial items.
12. 12INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Consolidated balance sheet
SEKm Dec. 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2014
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 17,264 16,526 17,106
Goodwill 4,875 5,396 4,777
Other intangible assets 4,011 5,033 3,822
Investments in associates 221 212 225
Deferred tax assets 4,385 3,936 4,115
Financial assets 279 318 277
Pension plan assets 445 284 451
Other non-current assets 752 577 832
Total non-current assets 32,232 32,282 31,605
Inventories 12,154 13,984 13,621
Trade receivables 19,441 17,882 18,038
Tax assets 746 766 787
Derivatives 268 261 167
Other current assets 4,405 3,681 4,646
Short-term investments 148 123 122
Cash and cash equivalents 6,607 7,112 5,949
Total current assets 43,769 43,809 43,330
Total assets 76,001 76,091 74,935
Equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company
Share capital 1,545 1,545 1,545
Other paid-in capital 2,905 2,905 2,905
Other reserves –2,658 –1,498 –2,929
Retained earnings 12,482 11,437 10,829
Total equity 14,274 14,389 12,350
Non-controlling interests 34 40 30
Total equity 14,308 14,429 12,380
Long-term borrowings 11,935 11,059 11,946
Deferred tax liabilities 1,026 1,139 692
Provisions for post-employment benefits 3,425 3,982 3,651
Other provisions 4,522 4,379 4,499
Total non-current liabilities 20,908 20,559 20,788
Accounts payable 20,607 19,397 21,293
Tax liabilities 1,331 1,201 1,268
Dividend payable — 1,860 1,861
Short-term liabilities 12,886 10,856 11,499
Short-term borrowings 2,733 5,432 2,676
Derivatives 194 222 236
Other provisions 3,034 2,135 2,934
Total current liabilities 40,785 41,103 41,767
Total equity and liabilities 76,001 76,091 74,935
Contingent liabilities 1,458 1,830 1,463
Change in consolidated equity
SEKm Dec. 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2014
Opening balance 15,726 15,726 14,308
Total comprehensive income for the period 370 556 –89
Share-based payment 77 8 23
Dividend –1,860 –1,860 –1,861
Acquisition of operations –5 –1 –1
Total transactions with equity holders –1,788 –1,853 –1,839
Closing balance 14,308 14,429 12,380
13. 13INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Consolidated cash flow statement
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Operations
Operating income 1,580 638 731
Depreciation and amortization 3,356 822 868
Restructuring provisions 1,855 –62 –200
Other non-cash items 222 80 89
Financial items paid, net –540 –80 –105
Taxes paid –1,343 –263 –226
Cash flow from operations,
excluding change in operating assets and liabilities 5,130 1,135 1,157
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Change in inventories 165 –1,156 –1,457
Change in trade receivables –1,932 –42 1,383
Change in accounts payable 609 –897 663
Change in other operating assets, liabilities and provisions 483 –1,349 –1,749
Cash flow from change in operating assets and liabilities –675 –3,444 –1,160
Cash flow from operations 4,455 –2,309 –3
Investments
Acquisition of operations1) –205 –201 –1
Capital expenditure in property, plant and equipment –3,535 –685 –489
Capital expenditure in product develop-ment –442 –109 –64
Capital expenditure in software –514 –133 –76
Other2) –38 46 –40
Cash flow from investments –4,734 –1,082 –670
Cash flow from operations and investments –279 –3,391 –673
Financing
Change in short-term investments –25 — 26
Change in short-term borrowings 1,151 2,570 8
New long-term borrowings 3,039 2,010 6
Amortization of long-term borrowings –1,851 –837 –5
Dividend –1,860 — —
Cash flow from financing 454 3,743 35
Total cash flow 175 352 –638
Cash and cash equivalents at begin-ning of period 6,835 6,835 6,607
Exchange-rate differences referring to cash and cash equivalents –403 –75 –20
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 6,607 7,112 5,949
1) Includes the purchase and subsequent divestment of the Electrolux head-office building in 2013. Electrolux remaining investment in the real estate company is SEK 200m.
2) Includes grants related to investments of SEK 222m for the full year of 2013.
14. 14INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Key ratios
SEKm unless otherwise stated Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 109,151 25,328 25,629
Organic growth, % 4.5 3.8 4.5
Items affecting comparability –2,475 –82 –18
Operating income 1,580 638 731
Margin, % 1.4 2.5 2.9
Income after financial items 904 483 575
Income for the period 672 361 431
Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment –3,535 –685 –489
Operating cash flow after investments 2,412 –2,707 –123
Earnings per share, SEK1) 2.35 1.26 1.50
Equity per share, SEK 49.99 50.41 43.24
Capital-turnover rate, times/year 4.0 3.7 4.0
Return on net assets, % 5.8 9.3 11.5
Return on equity, % 4.4 9.6 12.9
Net debt 10,653 12,756 11,598
Net debt/equity ratio 0.74 0.88 0.94
Average number of shares excluding shares owned by Electrolux, million 286.2 286.2 286.2
Average number of employees 60,754 60,660 60,632
Excluding items affecting comparability
Operating income 4,055 720 749
Margin, % 3.7 2.8 2.9
Earnings per share, SEK¹) 9.81 1.48 1.55
Capital-turnover rate, times/year 3.8 3.5 3.7
Return on net assets, % 14.3 9.8 10.8
1) Basic, based on average number of shares, excluding shares owned by Electrolux.
For definitions, see page 23.
Shares
Number of shares
Outstanding
A–shares
Outstanding
B–shares
Outstanding
shares, total
Shares held
by Electrolux
Shares held
by other
shareholders
Number of shares as of January 1, 2013 8,192,539 300,727,769 308,920,308 22,708,321 286,211,987
Conversion of A-shares into B-shares — — — — —
Sale of shares — — — — —
Shares allotted to senior managers under the Performance
Share Program — — — –108,437 108,437
Number of shares as of March 31, 2014 8,192,539 300,727,769 308,920,308 22,599,884 286,320,424
As % of total number of shares 7.3%
Exchange rates
SEK Dec. 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2014
AUD, average 6.29 6.70 5.80
AUD, end of period 5.75 6.80 5.99
BRL, average 3.03 3.22 2.77
BRL, end of period 2.76 3.24 2.87
CAD, average 6.32 6.40 5.88
CAD, end of period 6.04 6.42 5.87
EUR, average 8.67 8.50 8.89
EUR, end of period 8.91 8.35 8.95
GBP, average 10.23 10.05 10.74
GBP, end of period 10.67 9.86 10.80
HUF, average 0.0292 0.0287 0.0290
HUF, end of period 0.0300 0.0274 0.0291
USD, average 6.52 6.46 6.48
USD, end of period 6.47 6.52 6.49
15. 15INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Net sales by business area
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa 33,436 7,595 7,865
Major Appliances North America 31,864 7,678 7,664
Major Appliances Latin America 20,695 4,885 4,790
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific 8,653 1,948 1,928
Small Appliances 8,952 2,020 2,001
Professional Products 5,550 1,201 1,380
Other 1 1 1
Total 109,151 25,328 25,629
Operating income by business area
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa 347 11 142
Margin, % 1.0 0.1 1.8
Major Appliances North America 2,136 457 382
Margin, % 6.7 6.0 5.0
Major Appliances Latin America 979 251 217
Margin, % 4.7 5.1 4.5
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific 467 106 21
Margin, % 5.4 5.4 1.1
Small Appliances 391 17 33
Margin, % 4.4 0.8 1.6
Professional Products 510 59 126
Margin, % 9.2 4.9 9.1
Common Group costs, etc. –775 –181 –172
Total Group, excluding items affecting comparability 4,055 720 749
Margin, % 3.7 2.8 2.9
Items affecting comparability –2,475 –82 –18
Operating income 1,580 638 731
Margin, % 1.4 2.5 2.9
16. 16INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Change in net sales by business area
Year–over–year, % Q1 2014
Q1 2014
in comparable
currencies
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa 3.6 1.3
Major Appliances North America –0.2 0.4
Major Appliances Latin America –1.9 14.8
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific –1.0 8.4
Small Appliances –0.9 2.0
Professional Products 14.9 13.3
Total change 1.2 4.5
Change in operating income by business area
Year–over–year, % Q1 2014
Q1 2014
in comparable
currencies
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa n.m. n.m.
Major Appliances North America –16.4 –16.1
Major Appliances Latin America –13.5 –0.9
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific –80.2 –76.0
Small Appliances 94.1 104.4
Professional Products 113.6 112.6
Total change, excluding items affecting comparability 4.0 12.2
Working capital and net assets
SEKm
Dec. 31,
2013
% of annualized
net sales
March 31,
2013
% of annualized
net sales
March 31,
2014
% of annualized
net sales
Inventories 12,154 10.6 13,984 13.8 13,621 13.2
Trade receivables 19,441 17.0 17,882 17.7 18,038 17.5
Accounts payable –20,607 –18.0 –19,397 –19.2 –21,293 –20.6
Provisions –7,556 –6,514 –7,433
Prepaid and accrued income
and expenses –7,933 –8,581 –8,731
Taxes and other assets and liabilities –1,299 812 1,175
Working capital –5,800 –5.1 –1,814 –1.8 –4,623 –4.5
Property, plant and equipment 17,264 16,526 17,106
Goodwill 4,875 5,396 4,777
Other non-current assets 5,263 6,140 5,156
Deferred tax assets and liabilities 3,359 2,797 3,423
Net assets 24,961 21.8 29,045 28.7 25,839 25.0
Average net assets 27,148 24.9 27,468 27.1 25,400 24.8
Average net assets, excluding items
affecting comparability 28,915 26.5 29,280 28.9 27,662 27.0
17. 17INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Net assets by business area
Assets Equity and liabilities Net assets
SEKm
Dec. 31,
2013
March 31,
2013
March 31,
2014
Dec. 31,
2013
March 31,
2013
March 31,
2014
Dec. 31,
2013
March 31,
2013
March 31,
2014
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East
and Africa 22,936 20,802 21,625 14,408 11,478 12,964 8,528 9,324 8,661
Major Appliances North America 12,886 14,130 14,005 7,606 8,269 8,492 5,280 5,861 5,513
Major Appliances Latin America 12,875 13,889 12,982 6,321 6,690 6,797 6,554 7,199 6,185
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific 4,866 4,888 4,910 2,852 2,465 2,651 2,014 2,423 2,259
Small Appliances 4,756 4,380 4,461 3,202 2,618 2,986 1,554 1,762 1,475
Professional Products 2,720 2,603 2,743 1,760 1,608 1,780 960 995 963
Other1) 7,285 7,375 7,266 7,214 5,894 6,483 71 1,481 783
Total operating assets and liabilities 68,324 68,067 67,992 43,363 39,022 42,153 24,961 29,045 25,839
Liquid funds 7,232 7,740 6,492 — — — — — —
Interest-bearing receivables — — — — — — — — —
Interest-bearing liabilities — — — 14,905 16,798 14,890 — — —
Pension assets and liabilities 445 284 451 3,425 3,982 3,651 — — —
Dividend payable — — — 1,860 1,861 — — —
Equity — — — 14,308 14,429 12,380 — — —
Total 76,001 76,091 74,935 76,001 76,091 74,935 — — —
1) Includes common functions, tax items and restructuring provisions.
Net sales and income per quarter
SEKm Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013
Full year
2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014
Full year
2014
Net sales 25,328 27,674 27,258 28,891 109,151 25,629
Operating income 638 1,037 1,075 –1,170 1,580 731
Margin, % 2.5 3.7 3.9 –4.0 1.4 2.9
Operating income, excluding items
affecting comparability 720 1,037 1,075 1,223 4,055 749
Margin, % 2.8 3.7 3.9 4.2 3.7 2.9
Income after financial items 483 859 884 –1,322 904 575
Income after financial items,
excluding items affecting
comparability 565 859 884 1,071 3,379 593
Income for the period 361 642 656 –987 672 431
Earnings per share, SEK1) 1.26 2.24 2.29 –3.44 2.35 1.50
Earnings per share, SEK, excluding
items affecting comparability1) 1.48 2.24 2.29 3.80 9.81 1.55
Items affecting comparability2) –82 — — –2,393 –2,475 –18
Number of shares after buy-backs,
million 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2
Average number of shares after
buy-backs, million 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2 286.2
1) Basic, based on average number of shares, excluding shares owned by Electrolux.
2) Restructuring provisions, write-downs and capital loss on divestments.
18. 18INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Net sales and operating income by
business area per quarter
SEKm Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013
Full year
2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014
Full year
2014
Major Appliances Europe,
Middle East and Africa
Net sales 7,595 8,040 8,520 9,281 33,436 7,865
Operating income 11 –2 111 227 347 142
Margin, % 0.1 0.0 1.3 2.4 1.0 1.8
Major Appliances
North America
Net sales 7,678 8,448 8,165 7,573 31,864 7,664
Operating income 457 663 563 453 2,136 382
Margin, % 6.0 7.8 6.9 6.0 6.7 5.0
Major Appliances
Latin America
Net sales 4,885 5,472 4,699 5,639 20,695 4,790
Operating income 251 261 243 224 979 217
Margin, % 5.1 4.8 5.2 4.0 4.7 4.5
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific
Net sales 1,948 2,227 2,321 2,157 8,653 1,928
Operating income 106 148 117 96 467 21
Margin, % 5.4 6.6 5.0 4.5 5.4 1.1
Small Appliances
Net sales 2,020 2,104 2,131 2,697 8,952 2,001
Operating income 17 50 97 227 391 33
Margin, % 0.8 2.4 4.6 8.4 4.4 1.6
Professional Products
Net sales 1,201 1,383 1,422 1,544 5,550 1,380
Operating income 59 112 167 172 510 126
Margin, % 4.9 8.1 11.7 11.1 9.2 9.1
Other
Net sales 1 — — — 1 1
Operating income, common group
costs, etc. –181 –195 –223 –176 –775 –172
Total Group, excluding items
affecting comparability
Net sales 25,328 27,674 27,258 28,891 109,151 25,629
Operating income 720 1,037 1,075 1,223 4,055 749
Margin, % 2.8 3.7 3.9 4.2 3.7 2.9
Items affecting comparability –82 — — –2,393 –2,475 –18
Total Group
Net sales 25,328 27,674 27,258 28,891 109,151 25,629
Operating income 638 1,037 1,075 –1,170 1,580 731
Margin, % 2.5 3.7 3.9 –4.0 1.4 2.9
19. 19INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Fair value and carrying amount on financial
assets and liabilities
Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
SEKm Fair value
Carrying
amount Fair value
Carrying
amount Fair value
Carrying
amount
Per category
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 2,021 2,021 2,775 2,775 1,959 1,959
Available-for-sale 160 160 214 214 156 156
Loans and receivables 20,664 20,664 19,517 19,517 19,556 19,556
Cash 3,871 3,871 3,189 3,189 2,859 2,859
Total financial assets 26,716 26,716 25,695 25,695 24,531 24,531
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 171 171 220 220 236 236
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost 35,405 35,275 36,091 35,888 36,076 35,916
Total financial liabilities 35,576 35,446 36,311 36,108 36,312 36,152
Fair value estimation
Valuation of financial instruments at fair value is done at the
most accurate market prices available. Instruments which are
quoted on the market, e.g., the major bond and interest-rate
future markets, are all marked-to-market with the current price.
The foreign-exchange spot rate is used to convert the value into
SEK. For instruments where no reliable price is available on the
market, cash flows are discounted using the deposit/swap
curve of the cash flow currency. If no proper cash flow schedule
is available, e.g., as in the case with forward-rate agreements,
the underlying schedule is used for valuation purposes.
To the extent option instruments are used, the valuation is
based on the Black Scholes’ formula. The carrying value less
impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are
assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of finan-
cial liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual
cash flows at the current market-interest rate that is available to
the Group for similar financial instruments. The Group’s financial
assets and liabilities are measured according to the following
hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1
that are observable for assets or liabilities either directly or indi-
rectly.
Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not entirely
based on observable market data.
Fair value measurement hierarchy
Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Financial assets, SEKm Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total
Financial assets 279 — 279 317 — 317 277 — 277
Financial assets at fair value through profit
and loss 119 — 119 103 — 103 121 — 121
Available for sale 160 — 160 214 — 214 156 — 156
Derivatives — 241 241 — 260 260 — 167 167
Derivatives for which hedge accounting
is not applied, i.e., held for trading — 93 93 — 9 9 — 53 53
Derivatives for which hedge accounting
is applied — 148 148 — 251 251 — 114 114
Short-term investments
and cash equivalents 1,661 — 1,661 2,412 — 2,412 1,671 — 1,671
Financial assets at fair value through profit
and loss 1,661 — 1,661 2,412 — 2,412 1,671 — 1,671
Total financial assets 1,940 241 2,181 2,729 260 2,989 1,948 167 2,115
Financial liabilities
Derivatives — 171 171 — 220 220 — 236 236
Derivatives for which hedge accounting
is not applied, i.e., held for trading — 78 78 — 98 98 — 68 68
Derivatives for which hedge accounting
is applied — 93 93 — 122 122 — 168 168
Total financial liabilities — 171 171 — 220 220 — 236 236
The Group strives for arranging master-netting agreements (ISDA) with the counterparts for derivative transactions and has established such agreements with the majority
of the counterparts, i.e., if a counterparty will default, assets and liabilities will be netted. Derivatives are presented gross in the balance sheet.
The disclosure of this information in the interim report is a consequence of updated disclosure requirements in IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting. The information was earlier provided yearly in the notes to the financial statements in the Annual Report.
20. 20INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Parent Company income statement
SEKm Full year 2013 Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Net sales 28,856 7,224 6,706
Cost of goods sold –25,382 –5,870 –5,786
Gross operating income 3,474 1,354 920
Selling expenses –3,783 –830 –746
Administrative expenses –1,196 –538 –302
Other operating income 9 9 2
Other operating expenses –1,874 — —
Operating income –3,370 –5 –126
Financial income 2,335 92 803
Financial expenses –826 –66 –97
Financial items, net 1,509 26 706
Income after financial items –1,861 21 580
Appropriations 187 –5 15
Income before taxes –1,674 16 595
Taxes 765 –7 6
Income for the period –909 9 601
Parent Company balance sheet
SEKm Dec. 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2014
Assets
Non-current assets 33,001 33,743 33,042
Current assets 22,027 19,357 20,659
Total assets 55,028 53,100 53,701
Equity and liabilities
Restricted equity 4,562 4,562 4,562
Non-restricted equity 12,531 13,433 11,289
Total equity 17,093 17,995 15,851
Untaxed reserves 558 573 544
Provisions 1,843 1,060 1,724
Non-current liabilities 11,472 10,637 11,479
Current liabilities 24,062 22,835 24,103
Total equity and liabilities 55,028 53,100 53,701
Pledged assets — — —
Contingent liabilities 1,815 1,650 1,733
21. 21INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Operations by business area yearly
SEKm 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa
Net sales 40,500 36,596 34,029 34,278 33,436
Operating income 1,912 2,297 709 1,105 347
Margin, % 4.7 6.3 2.1 3.2 1.0
Major Appliances North America
Net sales 32,694 30,969 27,665 30,684 31,864
Operating income 1,299 1,442 250 1,452 2,136
Margin, % 4.0 4.7 0.9 4.7 6.7
Major Appliances Latin America
Net sales 13,302 16,260 17,810 22,044 20,695
Operating income 809 951 820 1,590 979
Margin, % 6.1 5.8 4.6 7.2 4.7
Major Appliances Asia/Pacific
Net sales 7,037 7,679 7,852 8,405 8,653
Operating income 378 793 736 746 467
Margin, % 5.4 10.3 9.4 8.9 5.4
Small Appliances
Net sales 8,464 8,422 8,359 9,011 8,952
Operating income 763 802 543 461 391
Margin, % 9.0 9.5 6.5 5.1 4.4
Professional Products
Net sales 7,129 6,389 5,882 5,571 5,550
Operating income 668 743 841 588 510
Margin, % 9.4 11.6 14.3 10.6 9.2
Other
Net sales 6 11 1 1 1
Operating income, common Group costs, etc. –507 –534 –744 –910 –775
Total Group, excluding items affecting comparability
Net sales 109,132 106,326 101,598 109,994 109,151
Operating income 5,322 6,494 3,155 5,032 4,055
Margin, % 4.9 6.1 3.1 4.6 3.7
Items affecting comparability –1,561 –1,064 –138 –1,032 –2,475
Total Group, including items affecting comparability
Net sales 109,132 106,326 101,598 109,994 109,151
Operating income 3,761 5,430 3,017 4,000 1,580
Margin, % 3.4 5.1 3.0 3.6 1.4
Electrolux applies the amended standard for pension accounting, IAS 19 Employee Benefits, as of January 1, 2013. Reported figures
for 2012 have been restated to enable comparison. Reported figures for previous years have not been restated.
22. 22INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Financial goals over a business cycle
The financial goals set by Electrolux aim to strengthen the
Group’s leading, global position in the industry and assist in
generating a healthy total yield for Electrolux shareholders. The
objective is growth with consistent profitability. The key ratios
exclude items affecting comparability.
Five-year review
SEKm unless otherwise stated 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Net sales 109,132 106,326 101,598 109,994 109,151
Organic growth, % –4.8 1.5 0.2 5.5 4.5
Items affecting comparability –1,561 –1,064 –138 –1,032 –2,475
Operating income 3,761 5,430 3,017 4,000 1.580
Margin, % 3.4 5.1 3.0 3.6 1.4
Income after financial items 3,484 5,306 2,780 3,154 904
Income for the period 2,607 3,997 2,064 2,365 672
Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment 2,223 3,221 3,163 4,090 –3,535
Operating cash flow after investments 7,730 5,357 3,407 5,273 2,412
Earnings per share, SEK 9.18 14.04 7.25 8.26 2.35
Equity per share, SEK 66 72 73 55 50
Dividend per share, SEK 4.00 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
Capital-turnover rate, times/year 5.6 5.4 4.6 4.1 4.0
Return on net assets, % 19.4 27.8 13.7 14.8 5.8
Return on equity, % 14.9 20.6 10.4 14.4 4.4
Net debt 665 –709 6,367 10,164 10,653
Net debt/equity ratio 0.04 –0.03 0.31 0.65 0.74
Average number of shares excluding shares owned
by Electrolux, million 284.0 284.6 284.7 285.9 286.2
Average number of employees 50,633 51,544 52,916 59,478 60,754
Excluding items affecting comparability
Operating income 5,322 6,494 3,155 5,032 4,055
Margin, % 4.9 6.1 3.1 4.6 3.7
Earnings per share, SEK 13.56 16.65 7.55 11.36 9.81
Capital-turnover rate, times/year 5.4 5,1 4.3 3.9 3.8
Return on net assets, % 26.2 31.0 13.5 17.9 14.0
Financial goals
• Operating margin of 6%
• Capital-turnover rate 4 times
• Return on net assets 20%
• Average annual growth 4%
23. 23INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
Definitions
Capital indicators
Annualized sales
In computation of key ratios where capital is related to net sales,
the latter are annualized and converted at year-end-exchange
rates and adjusted for acquired and divested operations.
Net assets
Total assets exclusive of liquid funds, pension plan assets and
interest-bearing financial receivables less operating liabilities,
non-interest-bearing provisions and deferred tax liabilities.
Working capital
Current assets exclusive of liquid funds and interest-bearing
financial receivables less operating liabilities and non-interest-
bearing provisions.
Total borrowings
Total borrowings consist of interest-bearing liabilities, fair-value
derivatives, accrued interest expenses and prepaid interest
income, and trade receivables with recourse.
Net debt
Total borrowings less liquid funds.
Net debt/equity ratio
Net borrowings in relation to equity.
Equity/assets ratio
Equity as a percentage of total assets less liquid funds.
Other key ratios
Organic growth
Sales growth, adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and
changes in exchange rates.
Operating cash flow after investments
Cash flow from operations and investments excluding financial
items paid, taxes paid, restructuring payments and acquisitions
and divestment of operations.
Earnings per share
Income for the period divided by the average number of shares
after buy-backs.
Operating margin
Operating income expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Return on equity
Income for the period expressed as a percentage of average
equity.
Return on net assets
Operating income expressed as a percentage of average net
assets.
Capital-turnover rate
Net sales in relation to average net assets.
24. 24INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2014
President and CEO Keith McLoughlin’s comments
on the first-quarter results 2014
Today’s press release is available on the Electrolux website
http://www.electrolux.com/ir
Telephone conference
A telephone conference is held at 9.00 CET on Friday, April 25,
2014. The conference is chaired by Keith McLoughlin, President
and CEO of Electrolux. Mr. McLoughlin is accompanied by
Tomas Eliasson, CFO.
A slide presentation on the first-quarter results of 2014 will be
available on the Electrolux website http://www.electrolux.com/ir
Details for participation by telephone are as follows:
Participants in Sweden should call +46 8 505 564 74
Participants in UK/Europe should call +44 203 364 5374
Participants in US should call +1 855 753 2230
You can also listen to the presentation at
http://www.electrolux.com/interim-report-webcast
Financial information from Electrolux is available at
http://www.electrolux.com/ir
For further information, please contact:
Catarina Ihre, Vice President Investor Relations at
+46 (0)8 738 60 87
Merton Kaplan, Analyst Investor Relations at
+46 (0)8 738 70 06
Website:
http://group.electrolux.com
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Postal address SE-105 45 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address S:t Göransgatan 143, Stockholm
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Shareholders’ information
Calender 2014
Financial reports 2014
Interim report January – June July 18
Interim report January – September October 20