This document discusses Electrolux's priorities for creating shareholder value. It outlines Electrolux's historical performance on metrics like return on invested capital, capital turnover, return on net assets, and sales growth. It then discusses strategies for accelerating growth, including expanding in emerging markets through acquisitions like CTI in Chile and Argentina and the Olympic Group in Egypt and the Middle East. Both acquisitions provide access to high-growth markets and strengthen Electrolux's positions in Latin America and the MENA region.
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Highlights of the second quarter of 2009. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,482m (25,587) and income for the period to SEK 658m (99), or SEK 2.32 (0.36) per share. Net sales declined by 8.4%, in comparable currencies, due to continued sharp market downturn in Electrolux main markets.
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Highlights of the second quarter of 2009. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,482m (25,587) and income for the period to SEK 658m (99), or SEK 2.32 (0.36) per share. Net sales declined by 8.4%, in comparable currencies, due to continued sharp market downturn in Electrolux main markets.
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Electrolux Q2 interim report 2019: Good price momentum and focus on innovatio...Electrolux 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.
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.
Electrolux Interim Report Q3 2018 - PresentationElectrolux Group
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).
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).
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).
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 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
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.
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 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).
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).
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).
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
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.
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.
2. What should Electrolux priority areas to
create further share holder values?
Today's agenda
1. Return on Invested Capital
2. Growth
3. Current Reality
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9. Phases in Electrolux
development
Up until 1990’s Up until early 2000’s 2000’s Onwards
Globalization
Acquisitions &
Growth
Consolidation Today Growth
Transformation
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10. First margin expansion
then profitable growth
Operating margin %
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Maximize
7 shareholder
6 value
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3
2
1
0 1 2 3 4
Growth %
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11. How we accelerate growth
Growth in emerging markets
Selective acquisitions in strategically important
categories and markets
Develop adjacent product opportunities
Value share growth in mature markets
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14. Overview of CTI
Founded in 1905, CTI is the
leading manufacturer of large
household appliances in Chile
Listed on the Santiago Stock 78.5%
Exchange, with controlling
CST
shareholder Sigdo Koppers
Key subsidiaries: Frimetal and
Somela (listed) Key Financials (SEK) (1)
2010, Y/e Dec
Three production sites in Chile
and Argentina Sales 2.9 bn
EBIT 453 m
Approx. 1,200 employees EBIT Margin 15.8 %
Net Profit (2) 331 m
Notes
1) Converted at average 2010 rate CLP/SEK 70.8
2) Pre minority interest
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16. Leading Market Positions
Company CTI Frimetal Somela
% Total 2010 Revenue 48% 38% 14%
Key Products Refrigerators, stoves, washing Refrigerators, freezers and Small domestic appliances
machines and heaters washing machines
Brands
Market Position No. 1 in Chile No. 1 in refrigeration & No. 1 in Chile with an
Market leader across all key freezers in Argentina approximate 20% market
categories with a volume share
market share of 36% in Chile
Strong position in cookers
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17. Strong synergies through
combined footprint
Juárez
Snapshot of Combined Business
Combined sales in Latin America
of >SEK 20 billion on a pro forma
basis
Manaus
Leading player in Brazil and
Southern Cone region
Market-leading brands and
São Carlos
Curitiba complementary product portfolios
Cerrillos Rosario Seven manufacturing facilities
Maipú
>12,000 employees
Strategic fit
Financial fit
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18. Olympic Group a platform for
growth in Africa and Middle East
Commercial partnership with
Electrolux established in the
early 1980’s
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19. Strong GDP per capita growth
Egypt GDP per capita (US$)
CAGR ~17%
3000 2779
2459
2500
2173
2000 1778
1504
1500 1279
1000
500
0
2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10
Commercial partnership with Electrolux established in the early 1980’s
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21. Strong position in Egypt and
surrounding countries
Product segment Cookers Refrigerators Washing machines
% Total Revenue 16% 31% 36%
Market share Egypt 32% 29% 46%
Market Position Distinct No 1 player in Leading player in Distinct No 1 player in
Egypt and the largest Egypt and in the MENA region Egypt and the largest
player in the MENA region player in the MENA region
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22. Delivering on our Growth
Strategy in Emerging Markets
Sales 2010:
~SEK 2.5 bn
Sales 2010:
~SEK 2.9 bn
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24. Value share growth
Consumer Insight “Best-in-Class” Products
R&D
Product Creation Process
Primary Product
Strategic Consumer development development Launch Range
market plan opportunities execution management Phase-out
Concept Commercial
development launch preparation
Intent Commercial Launch Process
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25. 2011, First half
(SEKm) 2010 2011 %
Sales 52,444 47,579 -9.3%
in comparable currencies -0.4%
EBIT*) 2,803 1,441 -49%
Europe 952 467 -51%
North America 738 67 -91%
*) EBIT excluding items affecting comparability
26. What have we seen?
(SEKm) 2011 H1
Volumes +2%
Europe -4%
North America +1%
Raw materials - SEK 1.2 billion
Prices - SEK 650 million
27. Growth in Eastern Europe but weak
demand in Southern Europe
Quarterly comparison, year over year
10%
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
-15%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
W. Europe 4% 1% 1% 5% 1% 1% -1% -5% -4% -4% -5% -8% -9% -9% -4% -2% 1% 0% 0% 0% -2% -2%
E. Europe 1% 9% 6% 7% 14% 5% 5% 10% 6% 5% 4% -15% -31% -30% -26% -17% -7% 1% 5% 13% 13% 12%
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28. North America continued to
decline in July
Quarterly comparison, year-over-year
15%
10%
YTD: -6%
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
-15%
-20%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 July
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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29. Raw material exposure
Other
28% Steel
45%
Plastics
27%
In 2010, Electrolux purchased raw materials for approximately SEK 20 billion
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30. Steel
CRU US Midwest USD/t
1 100
1 000
900
800
700
600
Dec 09 June 10 Dec 10 June 11
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32. Key External Drivers
Prices
Tough price environment
Price increases in North America, Europe and Latin America
Raw-material prices
Negotiations will start end of this year/beginning of next year
Headwind or tailwind?
Volumes
Recovery in Southern Europe (Italy, France and Spain)?
Improved demand in North America; Discretionary and New Housing?
33. Actions been taken
Innovation/Mix
Global R&D
Marketing, Design, Engineering
Best-in-class products
Consumer insight process
Productivity
Global Operations
LCC production and sourcing
Leverage scale
Modularization
Growth
Organically: Geographically, Segments, Channels
Acquisitions: Olympic Group, CTI
36. Factors affecting forward-
looking statements
Factors affecting forward-looking statements
This presentation contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning
of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
include, among others, the financial goals and targets of Electrolux for
future periods and future business and financial plans. These statements
are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially due to a variety of factors.
These factors include, but may not be limited to the following: consumer
demand and market conditions in the geographical areas and industries in
which Electrolux operates, effects of currency fluctuations, competitive
pressures to reduce prices, significant loss of business from major retailers,
the success in developing new products and marketing initiatives,
developments in product liability litigation, progress in achieving operational
and capital efficiency goals, the success in identifying growth opportunities
and acquisition candidates and the integration of these opportunities with
existing businesses, progress in achieving structural and supply-chain
reorganization goals.
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