* Net sales for continuing operations increased to SEK 104,732m (103,848) and income for the period was SEK 2,925m (2,648), or SEK 10.41 (9.17) per share
* Operating income rose by 5.7% in 2007, excluding items affecting comparability
* Extra costs for new products launched adversely affected income for appliances in Europe
* Best results ever for appliances in Latin America
* Strong performance by floor-care operations worldwide
* Good growth in Asia/Pacific, strong improvement in results
* Solid performance by appliances in North America and Professional Products
* Non-recurring items amounting to approximately SEK 100m had a positive effect on income in the quarter
* Increase in costs for raw materials
* The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 4.25 (4.00) per share
* Outlook: Operating income in 2008 is expected to be in line with 2007