Q1

Highlights of the first quarter of 2010. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,133m (25,818) and income for the period was SEK 911m (-346), or SEK 3.20 (-1.22) per share.

Highlights of the first quarter of 2009. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,818m (24,193) and income for the period to SEK -346m (-106), or SEK -1.22 (-0.38) per share.

Net sales decreased by 3.0% to SEK 24,193m (24,930) and income for the period amounted to SEK -106m (492), or SEK -0.38 (1.76) per share

Net sales for continuing operations increased by 1.5% to SEK 24,930m (24,553) and income for the period amounted to SEK 492m (232), or SEK 1.76 (0.79) per share.

Good sales growth due to favorable market trends. Net sales increased to SEK 33,891m (29,740) and income for the period amounted to SEK 807m (854), or SEK 2.75 (2.93) per share

Net sales amounted to SEK 29,740m (30,493), and income for the period to SEK 854m (569), corresponding to SEK 2.93 (1.86) per share.

Net sales amounted to SEK 30,493m (32,062), and rose 4.2% for comparable units, adjusted for changes in exchange rates

Higher operating income for Consumer Durables in Europe

Higher operating income and margin for Consumer Durables in Europe

Lower demand in US, continued market growth in Europe, Latin America and Asia