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Electrolux — Earnings Release 2019
Oct 25, 2019
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Further strengthening innovation and efficiency
- · Net sales amounted to SEK 32,520m (30,444). Sales growth of 1.0%, driven by price/mix improvements.
- · Operating income amounted to SEK 1,189m (1,756), corresponding to a margin of 3.7% (5.8).
- · Operating income includes non-recurring items of SEK -412m (0) relating to restructuring charges for efficiency measures and outsourcing projects across the Group, recovery of overpaid sales tax in Brazil and a legal settlement in the U.S. Excluding these items, operating income amounted to SEK 1,601m (1,756), corresponding to a margin of 4.9% (5.8).
- Price increases continued to fully offset the headwinds from higher raw material costs, trade tariffs and currency. Manufacturing transition costs in North America and higher marketing investments impacted earnings negatively, while mix improvements across business areas contributed positively.
- · Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2,594m (1,352).
- · Income for the period decreased to SEK 739m (1,162), and earnings per share was SEK 2.57 (4.04).
| Financial overview |
|---|
| Nine months | Nine months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | 03 2018 | Change, % | 2019 | 2018 | Change, % |
| Net sales | 32,520 | 30,444 | 93,916 | 89,703 | 5 | |
| Sales growth, %' | 1.0 | 0.7 | -0.1 | 1.4 | ||
| Organic growth, % | 0.8 | 0.8 | -0.1 | 0.9 | ||
| Acquisitions,% | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | ||
| Divestments, % | -0.2 | -0.6 | -0.4 | -0.2 | ||
| Changes in exchange rates, % | 5.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 0.3 | ||
| Operating income2 | 1,189 | 1,756 | -32 | 3,056 | 3,347 | -9 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Income after financial items | 1,010 | 1,634 | -38 | 2,541 | 3,055 | -17 |
| Income for the period | 739 | 1,162 | -36 | 1,950 | 2,230 | -13 |
| Earnings per share, SEK3 | 2.57 | 4.04 | 6.78 | 7.76 | ||
| Operating cash flow after investments | 2,594 | 1,352 | 208 | 486 | ||
| Return on net assets, % | - | 15.2 | 19. |
1 Change in net sales adjusted for currency translation effects.
? In the third quarter of 2019, operating items of SEK 42m relating to restructuring charges for efficiency measures and outsouring projects of SEK -1,618m across the Group, recovery of overpaid sales tax in Brazl of SEK ,403m and a legal settems, operating income amounted to SEK ( 1,60m, corresponding to a margin of 4.9%. In the first nine months of 2019, non-recuring it ms amounted to SEK -1,466m (-1.44). Excluding these non-recurring items, operating income amounted to SEK 4,522m (4,76) corresponding to a margin of 4,8% (5,3), see page 19, 3 Basic
For definitions, see pages 27-28.

President and CFO Jonas Samuelson's comment
Innovation and operational excellence are key pillars to drive profitable growth. In the quarter, we further strengthened our platform for the future by launching ground breaking products and initiating additional efficiency measures.
Once again our ability to innovate contributed to sales growth and earnings. I am particularly pleased that all business areas have improved their mix which shows that consumers find our offering attractive. The new kitchen range launched in Europe during the quarter has been very well received. It is currently rated at 4.9 stars out of 5 in consumer reviews and has started to contribute to our European value market share growth in the focus area Built-in kitchen.
In the quarter we initiated global streamlining measures following the major strategic overview announced earlier this year. This includes the intention to spin-off the Professional Products business area and the sharpening of our consumer business through regionally focused business areas and a global consumer experience function. The efficiency activities are expected to generate annual savings of about SEK 500m, with full effect from 2022. This is on top of the previously announced cost savings from our re-engineering program and the total annual costs savings for the consumer business are now expected to be approximately SEK 3.5bn, with full effect from 2024
The execution of our re-engineering program totalling SEK 8bn continues and with the latest investment in our plant in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, all initiatives under the program have now been announced. In the quarter we started production in the new Anderson facility, U.S., the first investment included in the program, and also the biggest step we have ever taken in terms of automation. Consolidating the U.S. refrigeration/freezer production into one new facility is both very complex and resource intense. This quarter included high manufacturing transition costs. The transition continues and we expect operating income in the fourth quarter to be impacted by approximately USD -25m.

We re-confirm our market view for 2019
Based on current trade tariff levels, we estimate the negative year-over-year impact from raw materials, trade tariffs and currency to be approximately SEK 1.6bn in 2019, compared to the previous estimate of approximately SEK 1.4-1.6bn. The net increase is driven by a more unfavourable currency impact, while raw materials and trade tariffs combined are expected to have a less negative impact compared to our view a quarter ago. For the first nine months of 2019, price has fully offset this headwind and we expect that to also be the case for the full year.
Looking ahead, I am confident that we are well positioned to create shareholder value.
Outlook 2019
| Market outlook, units year-over-year1 |
FY 2019 | Previous outlook for FY 20195 |
Market outlook, units year-over-year1 |
FY 2019 | Previous outlook for FY 20195 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Slightly positive | Slightly positive | Southeast Asia | Slightly positive | Slightly positive |
| North America | Slightly negative | Slightly negative | Australia | Slightly negative | Slightly negative |
| Latin America | Slightly positive | Slightly positive |
| Business outlook2, year-over-year | Q4 2019 | FY 2019 | Previous outlook for the FY 20195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume/price/mix | Favorable | Favorable | Favorable |
| Raw material costs and trade tariffs | Increase of SEK ~0.1bn | Increase of SEK ~1.1bn | Increase of SFK 1.2-1.4bn |
| Net cost efficiency3 | Unfavorable | Unfavorable | Unfavorable |
| Currency effect4 | SEK -100m | SEK -500m | SEK -200m |
| Capital expenditure | Increase | SEK ~7bn | SFK ~7bn |
1 Electrolux estimates for industry shipments of core appliances
² Business outlook range: Favorable - Neutral - Unfavorable.
3 Efficiencies in variable costs (excl. raw materials and trade tariffs) and structural costs
f Inpact on aperating income for the fullyed 2019, whereof currency transaction effects of SEK 200m. The cataldion is based on currency rates as per October 15, 2019.
5 Published on July 18, 2019.
Note: Business outlook in the above table excludes non-recurring items.
Summary of the third quarter
| Nine months | Nine months | Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | Change, % | 2019 | 2018 | Change, % | 2018 |
| Net sales | 32,520 | 30,444 | 93,916 | 89,703 | 5 | 124,129 | |
| Operating income | |||||||
| Europe | 93 | 749 | -88 | 1,355 | 1,073 | 26 | 2,128 |
| North America | -20 | 358 | n.m. | 2 | 881 | -100 | 1,104 |
| l atin America | 1,539 | 205 | 649 | 1,481 | 202 | 633 | 492 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East | |||||||
| and Africa | -150 | 270 | n.m. | 13 | 676 | -81 | 979 |
| Professional Products | 125 | 280 | -55 | 827 | 841 | -2 | 1,134 |
| Other, Group common costs, etc. | -400 | -107 | -275 | -741 | -326 | -127 | -527 |
| Total Group | 1,189 | 1,756 | -32 | 3,056 | 3,347 | -9 | 5,310 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | ||
| Operating margin excl. | |||||||
| non-recurring items, %' | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
1 For information on non-recurring items, see table below and page 19.
Note: n.m (not meaningful) is used when the calculated number is considered not relevant.
Net sales
Sales for the Electrolux Group increased by 1.0% in the quarter, excluding currency translation effects. The organic growth was 0.8%, driven by product mix improvements and price increases across most business areas. Acquisitions and divestments had an impact of 0.4% and -0.2%, respectively.
Operating income
Operating income amounted to SEK 1,189m (1,756), corresponding to a margin of 3.7 % (5.8). Operating income was negatively impacted by SEK 412m (0) related to nonrecurring items. These items refer to restructuring charges for efficiency measures and outsourcing projects across all business areas and Group common costs in the total amount of SEK -1,618m, recovery of overpaid sales tax in Brazil of SEK 1,403m and a legal settlement in the U.S. of SEK -197m. See table to the right for the net impact by business area. Excluding these non-recurring items operating income amounted to SEK 1,601m, corresponding to a margin of 4.9%.
Price increases continued to fully offset headwinds from higher raw material costs, trade tariffs and currency. Manufacturing transition costs in North America, higher marketing investments as well as costs related to the preparation of the separation of Professional Products impacted earnings negatively. Mix improvements across business areas continued to contribute positively to operating

SHARE OF SALES BY BUSINESS AREA IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019
income, as a result of major product launches and focus on core brands to drive product mix.
non-recurring items
| SEKM | Q3 2019 |
|---|---|
| Europe | -752 |
| North America | -242 |
| Latin America | 1,326 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East | |
| and Africa | -398 |
| Professional Products | -122 |
| Other, Group common costs, etc. | -224 |
| Total Group | -412 |
For more information on non-recurring items, see pages 5-7 and 19.
Effects of changes in exchange rates
Changes in exchange rates had a year-over-year impact of SEK -46m. The impact of transaction effects was SEK -139m, relating to operations in Latin America, Australia and Europe. Translation effects amounted to SEK 94m

EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26.

Financial net
Net financial items amounted to SEK –179m (–121). The change was mainly due to interest expense on lease liabilities following the implementation of IFRS 16 as well as a general increase in interest net.
Income for the period
Income for the period amounted to SEK 739m (1,162), corresponding to SEK 2.57 (4.04) in earnings per share.
First nine months of 2019
Sales growth for the Electrolux Group was -0.1% in the months, excluding currency translation effects. Organic sales declined by -0.1%. Acquisitions and divestments had an impact of 0.4% and -0.4%, respectively.
Operating income amounted to SEK 3,056m (3,347), corresponding to a margin of 3,3% (3.7). In the first nine months, non-recurring ilems amounted to SEK -1,466m (-1,414), see page 19. Excluding these non-recurring income amounted to SEK 4,522m (4,761) corresponding to a margin of 4.8% (5.3).
Income for the period amounted to SEK 1,950m (2,230), corresponding to SEK 6.78 (7.76) in earnings per share.
Market overview
In the third quarter, the market in Europe increased year-over-year driven primarily by Eastern Europe. In the U.S., the market demand for core appliances increased after five consecutive quarters of decline. For more information about the markets, please see the Business areas section.
INDUSTRY SHIPMENTS OF CORE APPLIANCES IN EUROPE*

INDUSTRY SHIPMENTS OF CORE APPLIANCES IN THE U.S.*

*Units year-over-year, %
Sources: Europe: Electrolux estimate, US: AHAM. For definitions see below. For other markets, there are no comprehensive market statistics.
Industry shipment of appliances
| Nine months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe, units, year-over-year,%* | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Western Europe | - / | i | |||
| Eastern Europe (excluding Turkey) | |||||
| Total Europe |
* ource: Electrolux estimates for core appliances include: Refrigerators, Freezers, Washing machines, Tumble dryers, Free-stonding Covers, Bill-in Ovens, Built-in Hobs, Hoods and Dishwashers.
| Nine months Nine months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S., units, year-over-year, %* | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Core appliances | - | ||||
| Microwave ovens and home-comfort products | -9 | - | |||
| Total major appliances | -4 | - |
*Source: AHAM. Core appliances includes AHAM 6 (Washers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ranges and Ovens) and Cooktops.
Business areas
Europe
In the third quarter, overall market demand in Europe increased by 1% year-over-year. This was driven by 2% growth in Eastern Europe and 1% in Western Europe.
Electrolux operations in Europe reported an organic sales decline of 1.8 % for the quarter, driven by volume decrease in products at lower price points. Brand and product mix impacted positively as well as price increases.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items improved year-over-year, mainly as a result of good price/mix contribution. The business area once again strengthened its position in the built-in kitchen area and gained market value share, partly as a result of the Electrolux branded kitchen range that was launched in the quarter. Cost efficiency also contributed positively, while increased marketing investments for ongoing product launches and currency headwinds impacted earnings negatively.
OPERATING INCOME AND MARGIN

EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26.
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | Nine months 2019 |
Nine months | 2018 Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 11,036 | 10,885 | 32,068 | 30,782 | 43,321 |
| Organic growth, % | -1.8 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Acquisitions,% | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | |
| Operating income | 93 | 749 | 1,355 | 1,073 | 2,128 |
| Operating margin,% | 0.8 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, %¹ | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 61 | 66 |
! Norwecuring items in Q3 2019 anounted to restructuring charges for efficiency measures and outsourcing projects. For more information on non-recurring items, see page 19
North America
During the quarter, market demand for core appliances in the U.S. increased by 3% year-over-year. Market demand for all major appliances, including microwave ovens and homecomfort products, was flat.
Sales in North America were relatively stable compared to the corresponding quarter previous year. Sales volumes of core appliances under own brands increased, while sales under private label declined. Cost-based price increases and mix improvements contributed positively to sales.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items declined year-over-year, mainly due to increased manufacturing costs related to running three facilities in parallel when transferring production to the new freezer and refrigerator facility in Anderson. Last year's earnings had a positive net impact from the divestment of the commercial and central vacuum cleaner business. Price increases continued to offset higher costs from raw materials and trade tariffs.
OPERATING INCOME AND MARGIN SEKm 1.000 10% 800 8% 600 6% 400 4% 200 2% 0 0% -200 -2% -400 -4% -600 -6% Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 2017 2018 2019 EBIT -— EBIT margin
EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26.
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 10,880 | 10,072 | 30,234 | 29,661 | 39,804 |
| Organic growth, % | -0.2 | -4.6 | -5.5 | -7.1 | -6.3 |
| Divestments, % | -0.4 | -1.7 | -1.3 | -0.6 | -1.0 |
| Operating income | -20 | 358 | 2 | 881 | 1,104 |
| Operating margin,% | -0.2 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, % | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
l Nor-recurring items in Q3 2019 amounted to SEK -197m refers to a legal settlement and SEK -45m to restructuring charges for efficiency measures. For more information on non-recurring items, see page 19.

Latin America
In the third quarter, consumer demand for core appliances in Brazil is estimated to have shown growth year-over-year and demand in Argentina recovered slightly. Demand in Chile is estimated to have declined further.
Electrolux operations in Latin America had organic sales growth of 14.2%, mainly driven by increased volumes in Brazil. Price increases also contributed positively.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items increased slightly year-over-year. This was a result of strong sales growth in Brazil, where market shares increased, and product mix improvements. In addition, price increases continued to contribute to operating income and offset higher raw material costs, but could not fully compensate for significant currency headwinds. Reversal of a provision had a positive impact on earnings in the quarter. Last year's earnings included a positive effect from provision reversal related to an administrative case of approximately SEK 170m.
OPERATING INCOME AND MARGIN

EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26. * Q3 2019: EBIT of SEK 1,539m corresponding to a margin of 33.4%. This includes non-recurring items of SEK 1,326m (see page 19).
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 4,613 | 3,845 1 | 13,740 | 12,610 | 17,963 |
| Organic growth, % | 14.2 | 0.4 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Operating income | 1,539 | 205 | 1,481 | 202 | 492 |
| Operating margin, % | 33.4 | 5.3 | 10.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, %' | 4.6 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
l Nor-recurring items in Q3 2019 amounted to SEK 1,403m refers torecovery of overpaid sales tax in Brazil and SEK -77m to restructuring charges for efficiency measures. For more information on non-recurring items see page 19.
Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
During the third quarter, market demand in Australia continued to decline. Markets in Southeast Asia are estimated to have grown year-over year although at a slower pace, while demand in Middle East and Africa is estimated to be flat.
Electrolux reported an organic sales growth of 1.5% mainly as a result of good volume growth, particularly in Australia where market shares increased. New product launches in Australia under the Electrolux brand and sales of cordless vacuum cleaners in Southeast Asia contributed to product-mix improvements.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items declined year-over-year, mainly as a result of investments in major product launches and currency headwinds, primarily from a weaker Australian dollar.
OPERATING INCOME AND MARGIN

EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26.
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 3,801 | 3,507 | 10,928 | 10,389 | 14,375 |
| Organic growth, % | 1.5 | 5.1 | -0.2 | 3.8 | 7.5 |
| Acquisitions,% | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Operating income | -150 | 270 | 131 | 676 | 979 |
| Operating margin, % | -4.0 | 7.7 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, %' | 6.5 | 7.7 | 4.8 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
1 Nor-recurring in Q3 2019 amounted to SEK -398m and relaturing charges for efficiency measures and outsouring project. For more information on non-recurring items see page 19.
Professional Products
In the third quarter, overall market demand for professional food-service and laundry equipment continued to weaken across most regions, year-over-year.
Professional Products reported an organic sales decline of 7.1% for the quarter, primarily due to lower beverage sales in the U.S. and lower volumes in Middle East and Africa. The volume decline was partly offset by price increases and higher aftermarket sales.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items declined, mainly due to lower volumes and higher initial product costs related to new product launches. Investments in marketing and innovation continued. Price impacted earnings positively. The efficiency activities announced in the quarter will more than offset increased ongoing costs related to the separation.
OPERATING INCOME AND MARGIN SEKm 18% 450 16% 400 14% 350 300 12% 10% 250 8% 200 150 6% 100 4% 2% 50 0 0% Q4 Q4 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q3 Q4 QQ1 Q2 Q3 Q3 2017 2018 2019 = EBIT =======================================================================================================================================================================
EBIT margin - 12 months is excluding non-recurring items, see pages 19 and 26.
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 2,190 | 2,135 | 6,946 | 6,261 | 8,666 |
| Organic growth, % | -7.1 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Acquisitions,% | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Operating income | 125 | 280 | 827 | 841 | 1,134 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.7 | 13. | 11.9 | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, %¹ | 11.3 | 13.1 | 13.7 | 13.4 | 13.1 |
l Nor-recuring items in Q3 2019 and relates to restructuring charges for efficiency measures. For more information on nor-recurring tems, see page 19.
Cash flow
Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 2,594m (1,352) in the quarter. The year-over-year increase is mainly an effect of a positive contribution from net operating working capital related to timing effects. Higher capital expenditure had a negative impact.
Operating cash flow after investments in the first nine months of 2019 amounted to SEK 208m (486).
OPERATING CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTMENTS

| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Operating income adjusted for non-cash items | 3,245 | 2,620 | 8,672 | 7,593 | 10,547 |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities | 1,280 | 331 | -5,850 | -3,516 | -1,000 |
| Operating cash flow | 4,525 | 2,952 | 4,842 | 4,077 | 9,547 |
| Investments in tangible and intangible assets | -1,717 | -1,384 | -4,150 | -3,207 | -5,629 |
| Changes in other investments | -214 | -216 | -484 | -383 | -269 |
| Operating cash flow after investments | 2,594 | 1,352 | 208 | 486 | 3,649 |
| Acquisitions and divestments of operations | -0 | 284 | -467 | -146 | -609 |
| Operating cash flow after structural changes | 2,594 | 1,636 | -260 | 340 | 3,041 |
| Financial items paid, net2 | -141 | -124 | -432 | -193 | -361 |
| Taxes paid | -278 | -160 | -1,018 | -675 | -1,140 |
| Cash flow from operations and investments | 2,174 | 1,352 | -1,710 | -528 | 1,540 |
| Payment of lease liabilities | -237 | -687 | |||
| Dividend | - | -1,221 | -1,193 | -2,385 | |
| Share-based payments | - | 5 | -218 | -210 | |
| Total cash flow, excluding changes in loans and short-term | |||||
| investments | 1,937 | 1,352 | -3,614 | -1,939 | -1,056 |
1 Operating income adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash items.
² For the period January I to September 30 inilar ilems received SEK 87m (97), interest and similar items paid SEK -364m (-302) and other inancial items received/paid SEK -58m (12). Interest paid for lease liabilities SEK -97m (-).
Financial position
Net debt
As of September 30, 2019, Electrolux had a financial net debt position (excluding lease liabilities and post-employment provisions) of SEK 1,292m, compared to the financial net cash position of SEK 1,989m as of December 31, 2018. Net provisions for post-employment benefits increased to SEK 5,565m. Lease liabilities amounted to SEK 3,372m as of September 30, 2019 and is an effect of the application of IFRS 16 as from January 1, 2019. In total, net debt amounted to SEK 10,229m, an increase by SEK 8,404m compared to SEK 1,825m per December 31, 2018.
Long-term borrowings and long-term borrowings with maturities within 12 months amounted to a total of SEK 9,966m as of September 30, 2019 with average maturity of 2.5 years, compared to SEK 8,553m and 2.6 years at the end of 2018.
In the third quarter, long-term bilateral borrowings in the amount of SEK 77m were amortized. During the remaining part of 2019, long-term borrowings amounting to approximately SEK 1.1bn will mature.
Liquid funds as of September 30, 2019, amounted to SEK 10,196m, a decrease of SEK 2,053m compared to SEK 12,249m as of December 31, 2018.
Working capital and net assets
Working capital as of September 30, 2019, amounted to SEK -14,692m (-14,714), corresponding to -11.5% (-12.2) of annualized net sales. Operating working capital amounted to SEK 6,417m (5,881), corresponding to 5.0% (4.9) of annualized net sales, see page 21.
Average net assets for the first nine months of 2019 amounted to SEK 30,240m (23,333), corresponding to 24.1% (19.5) of annualized net sales. Net assets as of September 30, 2019, amounted to SEK 32,834m (23,480).
Return on net assets was 15.2% (19.1), and return on equity was 13.4% (14.3).
| Net debt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
| Short-term loans | 1,198 | 1,031 | 1,429 |
| Short-term part of long-term loans | 2,465 | 1,596 | 2,355 |
| Trade receivables with recourse | 140 | 219 | 168 |
| Short-term borrowings | 3,802 | 2,846 | 3,952 |
| Financial derivative liabilities | 123 | 166 | 81 |
| Accrued interest expenses and prepaid interest income | 61 | ୧୫ | 28 |
| Total short-term borrowings | 3,987 | 3,080 | 4,062 |
| Long-term borrowings | 7,501 | 7,301 | 6,198 |
| Total borrowings' | 11,488 | 10,381 | 10,260 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9,621 | 10,874 | 11,697 |
| Short-term investments | 193 | 178 | 176 |
| Financial derivative assets | 145 | 73 | 132 |
| Prepaid interest expenses and accrued interest income | 238 | 248 | 243 |
| Liquid funds2 | 10,196 | 11,373 | 12,249 |
| Financial net debt | 1,292 | -992 | -1,989 |
| Lease liabilities | 3,372 | ||
| Net provisions for post-employment benefits | 5,565 | 2,593 | 3,814 |
| Net debt | 10,229 | 1,601 | 1,825 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 0.48 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Total equity | 21,384 | 20,686 | 21,749 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 74.41 | 71.98 | 75.67 |
| Return on equity, % | 13.4 | 14.3 | 18.2 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 223 | 25.3 | 25.6 |
l Whereof interest-bearing libbilities amounting to September 30, 2019 and SEK 9,928m as of September 30, 2018 and SEK 9,982m as of December 31, 2018.
² Electrolux has one unused committed back-up multicurrency revolving credit focility of EUR 1,000m, expiring in 2023
Other items
Asbestos litigation in the U.S.
Litigation and claims related to asbestos are pending against the Group in the U.S. 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 allegations against other defendants who are not part of the Electrolux Group.
As of September 30, 2019, the Group had a total of 3,884 (3,389) cases pending, representing approximately 3,920 (approximately 3,431) plaintiffs. During the third quarter of 2019,
398 new cases with 399 plaintiffs were filed and 208 pending cases with approximately 208 plaintiffs were resolved.
It is expected that additional lawsuits will be filed against Electrolux. It is not possible to predict the number of future lawsuits. 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, operational and legal risks. The financial risks are related to such factors as exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity, the giving of credit and financial instruments.
Risk management in Electrolux aims to identify, control and reduce risks. Risks, risk management and risk exposure are described in more detail in the 2018 Annual Report: www.electrolux.com/annualreport2018
Innovation targeting outstanding consumer experiences
Electrolux focuses on bringing innovations to consumers that enhance experiences in the areas of great tasting food, perfect care for clothes, and healthy wellbeing in their homes. This is done with a strong focus on sustainability. Innovation is the key driver for long term profitable growth and margin improvement.


Keeping leadership in a fast growing, attractive category
The market for high-capacity Top Load Washing Machines (TLWMs) has experienced fast-growth in Latin America in recent years, driven by consumers' need to save time and resources by washing more clothes in a single batch.
Electrolux has long experience in this market and drew on deep consumer insight to specifically increase its TLWM market share by more than 4 percentage points during the last five years. Electrolux is the largest player in this attractive category with nearly one-third of the market. TLWMs are the largest sub category in Latin America and sales of products with a +12 kg capacity have almost doubled in recent years, accounting for half of the market in Latin America.
Latin American consumers are increasingly looking for more efficient laundry washing in terms of superior results and well-cared-for clothes. Here, the dilution of detergent is key. Electrolux has developed a 17 kg capacity washing machine for the premium segment to meet the Latin American consumer preference for large washing machines. The machine uses 'perfect dilution' technology to ensure the perfect mix of detergent and softener to care for clothes and avoid stains. The consumer response has not only resulted in a strengthened market position but also in high consumer ratings of 4.7 in the first half of 2019 in Brazil, which is Electrolux main market in the Latin American region.
Profitable growth through targeted innovation in steam cooking
Electrolux has strengthened its leading European position in consumer steam ovens by innovating an affordable range that has significantly increased volumes and profit.
Electrolux saw the consumer demand and made established professional steam cooking technology more cost efficient to create an affordable range of steam ovens that were adapted to consumer needs.
Steam cooking not only improves taste and texture, it also has health benefits by retaining more nutrients in the food. As there were no affordable consumer ovens on the market, Electrolux opened up significant market opportunities by innovating an affordable range.
Since 2015, Electrolux has strengthened its leading position by increasing its steam oven value market share by 6 percentage points. In four years, volumes have increased in Europe alone from 140,000 units to 530,000 in 2018 with a strong increase in profit.
Electrolux launched several steam ovens with the Steamify® function in September 2019 at the IFA Berlin consumer electronics fair. The Steamify® function automatically combines the right amount of steam and traditional heat for outstanding baking, roasting and steaming results, making delicious dishes even easier
Examples of innovations during 2019
| February 21 Frigidaire products launched at the 2019 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, included the market's first oven with integrated |
June 27 | Electrolux joined forces with Stena Recycling for the new Circular Initiative to build understanding of what needs to be done to pave the |
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| Air Fry technology. | way towards a more circular society. | ||
| March 20 | Electrolux launched a new intuitive kitchen range across Europe. | September 4 Electrolux showcased the latest innovative solutions for the home from its AEG brand at IFA, the world's leading trade fair for home appliances and consumer electronics. Within kitchen, Electrolux is expanding its ecosystem of connected products to assist consumers to cook better at home. |
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| Mav 15 | Electrolux partnered with Mila, a US/Chinese start-up that offers connected air purifiers via a subscription-based model direct to consumers. |
For more information, see www.electroluxgroup.com |
Events during the third quarter of 2019
July 3. Electrolux to invest EUR 130 million in Italian refrigeration facility
The Electrolux Group will invest approximately EUR 130m in automation, digitalization and innovation at its manufacturing facility in Susegana, Italy. The investment is part of Electrolux previously communicated manufacturing investment program (announced at the Capital Markets Day in 2017), totaling SEK 8bn over 4-5 years as from 2018. The program is expected to generate annual cost savings of approximately SEK 3bn with full effect from 2024.
August 29. Electrolux celebrates 100-year anniversary with action plan for sustainable living and funding for Food Foundation
Electrolux introduced the Better Living Program, a plan to enable better and more sustainable living for consumers around the world through 2030. With bold targets focusing on better eatina, better garment care and a better home environment, the initiative widens the scope of Electrolux commitment to sustainability and enables the company and its brands to contribute in a meaningful way on key global challenges. As a first action, the company intends to annually fund the Electrolux Food Foundation until 2030, with an expected total of SEK 100m. The additional funding will contribute to making sustainable eating the preferred choice as the foundation supports employee and partner initiatives.
September 10. Electrolux announces global streamlining measures and Hungarian manufacturing investment
Following a strategic overview started earlier this year, Electrolux initiated a plan to improve efficiency throughout the Group. The company also plans to outsource parts of its current manufacturing in Hungary and invest EUR 100m in its Nyíregyháza refrigerator plant. The efficiency measures and redundancies related to the outsourcing led to restructuring charges in the third quarter 2019 of approximately SEK 1.6bn. The measures are anticipated to generate additional annual savings of about SEK 500m, with full effect as from 2022. The total annual cost savings from ongoing efficiency activities and investments are now expected to be approximately SEK 3.5bn, with full effect from 2024.
September 10. Breakdown of non-recurring items expected in Electrolux Q3 results
In addition to restructuring charges of SEK 1.6 bn (see above), the third quarter operating income was impacted by two administrative cases:
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Electrolux filed a claim with the Brazilian tax authority for the recovery of the overpaid sales tax for 2002-2014. The full amount was recognized as an asset as per September 30, 2019. This led to a positive non-recurring item of SEK 1,403m impacting the operating income of the business area Latin America.
Electrolux also reported a negative non-recurring item of SEK 197m, impacting the operating income of the business area North America. These are costs related to a legal settlement in the U.S.
The net impact of non-recurring items in the third quarter was SEK -412m, see page 19.
September 13. Nomination Committee appointed for Electrolux Annual General Meeting 2020
The members of the Nomination Committee have been appointed based on the ownership structure as of August 31, 2019. Johan Forssell, Investor AB, is the Chairman of the committee. The other members are Kaj Thorén, Alecta, Marianne Nilsson, Swedbank Robur Funds, and Anders Oscarsson, AMF – Försäkring och Fonder. The committee will also include Staffan Bohman and Fredrik Persson, Chairman and Director, respectively, of Electrolux.
September 30. Kai Wärn to become Chairman of the Board of Electrolux Professional AB
As previously announced, Electrolux Professional is intended to be distributed to the shareholders of Electrolux and listed during the first half of 2020, subject to shareholder approval. As a step in the preparations for the distribution and intended listing, Electrolux has appointed Kai Wärn as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Electrolux Professional.
For more information, visit www.electroluxgroup.com
Parent Company AB Electrolux
The Parent Company comprises the functions of the Group's head office, as well as five companies operating on a commission basis for AB Electrolux.
Net sales for the Parent Company, AB Electrolux, for the first nine months 2019 amounted to SEK 29,183m (27,843) of which SEK 23,735m (22,661) referred to sales to Group companies and SEK 5,448m (5,182) to external customers. Income after financial items was SEK 2,970m (2,270), including dividends from subsidiaries in the amount of SEK 3,142m (2,435). Income for the period amounted to SEK 2,300m (638).
Capital expenditure in tangible and intangible assets was SEK 472m (435). Liquid funds at the end of the period amounted to SEK 4,417m, as against SEK 7,244m at the start of the year.
Undistributed earnings in the Parent Company at the end of the period amounted to SEK 21,840m, as against SEK 22,078m at the start of the year. Dividend payment to shareholders for 2018 amounted to SEK 2,443m, whereof SEK 1,221m has been paid during the second quarter 2019 and SEK 1,222m has been reported as a current liability.
The income statement and balance sheet for the Parent Company are presented on page 22.
Stockholm, October 25, 2019
AB Electrolux (publ) 556009-4178
lonas Samuelson President and CEO
The report has not been audited or reviewed by external auditors.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
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| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 32,520 | 30,444 | 93,916 | 89,703 | 124,129 |
| Cost of goods sold | -27,180 | -24,633 | -11,404 | -15,012 | -100,908 |
| Gross operating income | 5,340 | 5,811 | 16,513 | 16,632 | 23,221 |
| Selling expenses | -3,473 | -3,159 | -10,060 | -9,357 | -12,986 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,845 | -1,180 | -4,446 | -3,812 | -5,101 |
| Other operating income/expenses | 1,167 | 283 | 1,050 | -116 | 177 |
| Operating income | 1,189 | 1,756 | 3,056 | 3,347 | 5,310 |
| Financial items, net | -179 | -121 | -515 | -292 | -423 |
| Income after financial items | 1,010 | 1,634 | 2,541 | 3,055 | 4,887 |
| Taxes | -271 | -472 | -591 | -824 | -1,081 |
| Income for the period | 739 | 1,162 | 1,950 | 2,230 | 3,805 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to income for the period: | |||||
| Remeasurement of provisions for post-employment benefits | -1,405 | 101 | -1,817 | 401 | -448 |
| Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified | 323 | -24 | 412 | -95 | 128 |
| -1,082 | 77 | -1,406 | રે રેણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ્રાપ્ય થયેલી છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય વ્યવસાય ખેતી, ખેતમજૂરી તેમ જ પશુપાલન છે. આ ગામમાં પ્રાથમિક શાળા, પંચાયતઘર, આંગણવાડી તેમ જ દૂધન | -319 | |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income for the period: |
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| Cash flow hedges | -27 | -18 | -26 | -34 | -2 |
| operations | 594 | -670 | 1,735 | 197 | 203 |
| Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified | 20 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 23 |
| 587 | -680 | 1,723 | 166 | 224 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -495 | -603 | 317 | 471 | -95 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 243 | 560 | 2,267 | 2,702 | 3,710 |
| Income for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 738 | 1,162 | 1,950 | 2,230 | 3,805 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | -0 |
| Total | 739 | 1,162 | 1,950 | 2,230 | న,805 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 242 | 560 | 2,266 | 2,701 | 3,710 |
| Non-controlling interest | l | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0 |
| Total | 243 | 560 | 2,267 | 2,702 | 3,710 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||||
| Basic, SEK | 2.57 | 4.04 | 6.78 | 7.76 | 13.24 |
| Diluted, SEK | 2.56 | 4.01 | 6.75 | 7.70 | 13.14 |
| Average number of shares' | |||||
| Basic, million | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 |
| Diluted, million | 288.9 | 289.7 | 288.9 | 289.6 | 289.5 |
¹ Average numbers of shares excluding shares held by Electrolux.
Consolidated balance sheet
| Assets Property, plant and equipment, owned 22,185 21,088 19,820 Property, plant and equipment, right-of-use 5,057 7,949 8,239 Goodwill 9,162 3,919 Other intangible assets 3,779 4,280 Investments in associates 438 382 397 6,448 Deferred tax assets 7,323 5,917 285 243 Financial assets 246 Pension plan assets 443 394 532 952 1,546 922 Other non-current assets 48,720 39,406 41,822 Total non-current assets 20,035 18,395 Inventories 16,750 21,482 Trade receivables 21, 14 19,102 887 515 Tax assets 738 181 റ്റ്ട 139 Derivatives 5,441 4,097 4,507 Other current assets Short-term investments 193 178 176 10,874 Cash and cash equivalents 9,621 11,697 Total current assets 57,531 55,490 53,856 Total assets 106,251 93,262 97,312 Equity and liabilities Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 1,545 Share capital 1,545 1,545 Other paid-in capital 2,905 2,905 2,905 -2,449 -2,394 Other reserves -673 Retained earnings 17,598 18,674 19,683 21,738 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 21,375 20,674 Non-controlling interests 11 10 12 21,749 21,384 20,686 Total equity Long-term borrowings 6,198 7,501 7,301 Long-term lease liabilities 2,497 Deferred tax liabilities 750 818 868 4,346 Provisions for post-employment benefits 6,009 2,987 5,451 5,281 Other provisions 6,608 16,557 Total non-current liabilities 23,365 16,693 32,216 Accounts payable 34,443 34,792 984 Tax liabilities 673 690 Dividend payable 1,221 1,193 - Other liabilities 17,160 15,848 17,105 Short-term borrowings 3,802 3,952 2,846 Short-term lease liabilities 875 Derivatives 128 189 102 Other provisions 2,850 3,038 2,284 Total current liabilities 61,501 56,019 58,870 Total equity and liabilities 106,251 93,262 97,312 |
SEKM | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
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Change in consolidated equity
| SEKM | 2019 | 2018 | Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 21,749 | 20,480 | 20,480 |
| Change in accounting principles | -233 | -18 | -18 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 2,267 | 2,702 | 3,710 |
| Share-based payments | 45 | -90 | -35 |
| Dividend to equity holders of the Parent Company | -2.443 | -2,385 | -2,385 |
| Dividend to non-controlling interests | -0 | -0 | -0 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | -0 | -3 | - 3 |
| Total transactions with equity holders | -2,399 | -2,478 | -2,424 |
| Closing balance | 21,384 | 20,686 | 21,749 |

Consolidated cash flow statement
| Operations Operating income 3,347 1,189 1,756 3,056 5,310 Depreciation and amortization® 3,797 4,150 1,356 1,0009 3,067 Other non-cash items -144 720 1,810 1,180 1,0888 Financial items paid, net2 -141 -124 -432 -193 -361 l axes paid -218 -160 -1,018 -675 -1,140 Cash flow from operations, excluding change in operating assets and liabilities 6,725 2,826 2,337 7,222 9,046 Change in operating assets and liabilities Change in inventories -3,462 -1,619 -495 -1,197 -2,276 Change in trade receivables 1 1,309 1,394 1,076 -582 Change in accounts payable 298 -1,519 263 2,317 -96 Change in other operating assets, liabilities and provisions 562 -1,430 -1,393 1,230 -1,116 Cash flow from change in operating assets and liabilities 1,280 -3,830 -3,516 -1,000 રેરો Cash flow from operations 2,668 3,391 3,208 8,046 4,106 Investments Acquisition of operations -0 - 1 -467 -431 -902 Divestment of operations 285 285 293 Capital expenditure in property, plant and equipment -1,135 -1,404 -3,111 -2,544 -4,650 Capital expenditure in product development -233 -112 -692 -297 -416 Capital expenditure in software and other intangibles -80 -137 -347 -366 -563 Other -214 -216 -484 -383 -269 Cash flow from investments -1,932 -1,316 -5,101 -3,737 -6,506 Cash flow from operations and investments 2,174 -528 1,352 -1,710 1,540 Financing Change in short-term investments -12 -15 189 193 -58 111 Change in short-term borrowings 951 -90 200 622 New long-term borrowings 17 75 2,333 1,735 1,736 Amortization of long-term borrowings -81 -79 -1,238 -1,154 -1,531 Payment of lease liabilities -237 -687 -1,221 -1,193 -2,385 Dividend Share-based payments 5 -218 -210 Cash flow from financing 442 -713 -402 -18 -1,245 Total cash flow -2,423 295 1,772 1,794 -547 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 11,289 9,207 11,289 7,702 11,697 equivalents 146 -127 347 132 ।।રિ |
SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | Nine months 2019 |
Nine months | 2018 Full year 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 9,621 | 10,874 | 9,621 | 10,874 | 11,697 |
1 For the period January 1 to September 30: depreciation related to right-of-use assets amounted to SEK 662m (-).
² For the period January I to September 30 interest and similar items received SEK -364m (-302) and other financial items received/paid SEK -58m (12). Interest paid related to lease liabilities SEK -97m (-).
Key ratios
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM unless otherwise stated | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 32,520 | 30,444 | 93,916 | 89,703 | 124,129 |
| Organic growth, % | 0.8 | 0.8 | -0.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| FRITA | 1,406 | 1,991 | 3,717 | 4,077 | 6,282 |
| EBITA margin, % | 4.3 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Operating income | 1,189 | 1,756 | 3,056 | 3,347 | 5,310 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Operating margin excl. non-recurring items, % | 49 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Income after financial items | 1,010 | 1,634 | 2,541 | 3,055 | 4,887 |
| Income for the period | 739 | 1,162 | 1,950 | 2,230 | 3,805 |
| Capital expenditure property, plant and equipment | -1,404 | -1,135 | -3,111 | -2,544 | -4,650 |
| Operating cash flow after investments | 2,594 | 1,352 | 208 | 486 | 5,649 |
| Earnings per share, SEK2 | 2.57 | 4.04 | 6.78 | 7.76 | 13.24 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 74.41 | 71.98 | 74.41 | 71.98 | 75.67 |
| Capital turnover rate, times/year | 47 | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Return on net assets, % | 15.2 | 19.1 | 22.7 | ||
| Return on equity, % | 13.4 | 14.3 | 18.2 | ||
| Net debt | 10,229 | 1,601 | 10,229 | 1,601 | 1,825 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 0.48 | 0.08 | 0.48 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Average number of shares excluding shares owned by Electrolux, million |
287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 |
| Average number of employees | 52,057 | 54,274 | 52,164 | 54,810 | 54,419 |
1 For information on non-recurring items, see page 19.
²Basic.
For definitions, see pages 27-28.
Shares
| Shares held bv | Shares held by | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares | A-shares | B-shares | Shares total | Electrolux other shareholders | |
| Number of shares as of January 1, 2019 | 8,192,539 | 21,522,858 | 287,397,450 | ||
| Number of shares as of September 30, 2019 | 8,192,539 - 300,727,769 - 308,920,308 | 21,522,858 | 287,397,450 | ||
| As % of total number of shares | 7.0% |
Exchange rates
| SEK | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate | Average | End of period | Average | End of period | End of period | |||
| ARS | 0.2136 | 0.1707 | 0.3305 | 0.2178 | 0.3087 | 0.2373 | ||
| AUD | 6.57 | 6.63 | 6.50 | 6.42 | 6.50 | 6.34 | ||
| BRL | 2.42 | 2.36 | 2.39 | 2.22 | 2.39 | 2.32 | ||
| CAD | 7.07 | 7.41 | 6.68 | 6.84 | 6.71 | 6.59 | ||
| CHF | 9.46 | 9.86 | 8.84 | 9.11 | 8.91 | 9.15 | ||
| CLP | 0.0136 | 0.0135 | 0.0137 | 0.0135 | 0.0136 | 0.0129 | ||
| CNY | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.30 | ||
| EUR | 10.56 | 10.70 | 10.24 | 10.31 | 10.26 | 10.28 | ||
| GBP | 11.94 | 12.08 | 11.58 | 11.62 | 11.57 | 11.38 | ||
| HUF | 0.0326 | 0.0319 | 0.0322 | 0.0318 | 0.0321 | 0.0320 | ||
| MXN | 0.4853 | 0.4986 | 0.4515 | 0.4733 | 0.4517 | 0.4556 | ||
| RUB | 0.1441 | 0.1512 | 0.1405 | 0.1354 | 0.1392 | 0.1292 | ||
| THB | 0.3003 | 0.3211 | 0.2669 | 0.2753 | 0.2691 | 0.2754 | ||
| USD | 9.40 | 9.82 | 8.59 | 8.91 | 8.70 | 8.97 |
Net sales and operating income by business area
| Full year | Full year | |||||||||
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| SEKM | Q1 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | 2019 | Q1 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q4 2018 | 2018 |
| Europe | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 10,553 | 10,479 | 11,036 | 9,760 | 10,138 | 10,885 | 12,539 | 43,321 | ||
| Sales growth, % | 4.6 | 1.0 | -1.8 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 4.4 | ||
| EBITA | 730 | 631 | 149 | 687 | -215 | 800 | 1,114 | 2,392 | ||
| EBITA margin, % | 6.9 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 7.0 | -2.1 | 7.4 | 8.9 | 5.5 | ||
| Operating income | 686 | 576 | તેરૂ | 610 | -286 | 749 | 1,055 | 2,128 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 6.5 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 6.2 | -2.8 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 4.9 | ||
| North America | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 9,099 | 10,255 | 10,880 | 8,785 | 10,804 | 10,072 | 10,143 | 39,804 | ||
| Sales growth, % | -6.8 | -12.1 | -0.7 | -5.4 | -10.2 | -6.3 | -6.3 | -7.2 | ||
| EBITA | -450 | 555 | -3 | -118 | 703 | 392 | 261 | 1,238 | ||
| EBITA margin, % | -4.9 | 5.4 | -0.0 | -1.3 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Operating income | -482 | 504 | -20 | -148 | 670 | 358 | 223 | 1,104 | ||
| Operating margin, % | -5.3 | 4.9 | -0.2 | -1.7 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | ||
| Latin America | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 4,312 | 4,816 | 4,613 | 4,247 | 4,518 | 3,845 | 5,353 | 17,963 | ||
| Sales growth, % | 6.9 | 8:3 | 14.2 | 5.9 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 11.8 | 0:3 | ||
| EBITA | -165 | 217 | 1,591 | 97 | 22 | 260 | 342 | 721 | ||
| EBITA margin, % | -3.8 | 4.5 | 34.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Operating income | -223 | 164 | 1,539 | 35 | -38 | 205 | 290 | 492 | ||
| Operating margin, % | -5.2 | 3.4 | 33.4 | 0.8 | -0.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 3,445 | 3,682 | 3,801 | 3,197 | 3,685 | 3,507 | 3,986 | 14,375 | ||
| Sales growth, % | 2.3 | -3.8 | 1.6 | 10.1 | 1.0 | 5.1 | 18.3 | 8.4 | ||
| EBITA | 141 | 204 | -115 | 191 | 273 | 301 | 331 | 1,096 | ||
| EBITA margin, % | 4.1 | 5.5 | -3.0 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 7.6 | ||
| Operating income | 110 | 171 | -150 | 163 | 243 | 270 | 302 | 979 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 3.2 | 4.7 | -4.0 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 6.8 | ||
| Professional Products | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 2,302 | 2,455 | 2,190 | 1,917 | 2,209 | 2,135 | 2,405 | 8,666 | ||
| Sales growth, % | 15.6 | 8.8 | -1.9 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 11.0 | 8.2 | ||
| EBITA | 316 | 417 | 144 | 245 | 331 | 293 | 310 | 1,179 | ||
| EBITA margin,% | 13.7 | 17.0 | 6.6 | 12.8 | 15:0 | 13.7 | 12.9 | 13.6 | ||
| Operating income | 301 | 401 | 125 | 237 | 324 | 280 | 294 | 1,134 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 13.1 | 16.3 | 5.7 | 12.4 | 14.7 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 13.1 | ||
| Group common costs, etc. | -143 | -197 | -400 | -133 | -86 | -107 | -201 | -527 | ||
| Total Group | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 29,710 | 31,687 | 32,520 | 27,906 | 31,354 | 30,444 | 34,425 | 124,129 | ||
| Sales growth, % | 1.6 | -2.7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 | ||
| EBITA | 460 | 1,851 | 1,406 | 1,011 | 1,075 | 1,991 | 2,205 | 6,282 | ||
| EBITA margin, % | 1.5 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Operating income | 248 | 1,619 | 1,189 | 764 | 827 | 1,756 | 1,963 | 5,310 | ||
| Operating margin, % | 0.8 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 4.3 | ||
| Income after financial items | 90 | 1,441 | 1,010 | 672 | 748 | 1,634 | 1,832 | 4,887 | ||
| Income for the period | 79 | 1,132 | 739 | 551 | 517 | 1,162 | 1,575 | 3,805 | ||
| Earnings per share, SEK1 | 0.28 | 3.94 | 2.57 | 1.92 | 1.80 | 4.04 | 5.48 | 13.24 |
' Basic.

Non-recurring items by business area
| Full year | Full year | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q1 2019' | Q2 2019 Q3 2019² Q4 2019 | 2019 Q1 20183 Q2 20184 Q2 20184 Q4 20185 | 2018 | |||
| Europe | -752 | -818 | / | -747 | |||
| North America | -829 | -242 | -596 | -596 | |||
| Latin America | -225 | 1,326 | |||||
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and | |||||||
| Africa | -398 | ||||||
| Professional Products | -122 | ||||||
| Group common costs, etc. | -224 | ||||||
| Total Group | -1,054 | -412 | -596 | -818 | 71 | -1,343 |
I The non-recurring item of SEK-829m relation of U.S. cooking rroduction and SEK-225m to the closure of a refrigercion ine in Latin America. The costs are included in Cost of goods sold write down of fixed assets, provision for severance cost and ather cost related of the projects.
"The non-recurring tem of SEK -412m includes tax in Brazil of SEK 1,403m, a legal settlement in the U.S. of SEK -197m and restructuring charges for efficiency measures and outsouriness areos and Group common costs of SEK - 1,68m. The income from overpaid sales tax in Brozil and the cost for legal settlement in ther operating income/experses, the costs for restructuring and outsourcing projects are included in the applicable functional lines of the income statement.
® The nor-recurring item of SEK-596m refers to the consolicion in North America. The cost is included in Cost of goods sold and consists of write down of fixed assets, provision for severance cost related to the project.
" The non-recurring tems of SEK -88m refer to business area Europe. These include a provision of SEK -564m for a line relear ch Competition Authority and a provision of SEK-254m reling in France. These costs are included in ther operating income/experses. · The non-recurring tem of SEK 7m refers to business to the French Competition Authority investigation the warter and is the difference between the actual fine provision set in the second quarter. This income is included in other operating income/experses.
Operating income excluding non-recurring items (NRI)
| Full year | Full year | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q1 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q4 2019 | 2019 | Q1 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q4 2018 | 2018 |
| Europe | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 686 | 576 | 845 | 610 | 532 | 749 | 984 | 2,875 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 6.5 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 7.9 | 6.6 | ||
| North America | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 347 | 504 | 222 | 448 | 670 | 358 | 223 | 1,700 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 3.8 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 4.3 | ||
| Latin America | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 2 | 164 | 213 | 35 | -38 | 205 | 290 | 492 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 0.1 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 | -0.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and | ||||||||||
| Africa | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 110 | 171 | 248 | 163 | 243 | 270 | 302 | 979 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 3.2 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 6.8 | ||
| Professional Products | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 301 | 401 | 247 | 237 | 324 | 280 | 294 | 1,134 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 13.1 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 12.4 | 14.7 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 13.1 | ||
| Group common cost etc | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | -143 | -197 | -176 | -133 | -86 | -107 | -201 | -527 | ||
| Total Group | ||||||||||
| Operating income excl. NRI | 1,302 | 1,619 | 1,601 | 1,360 | 1,645 | 1,756 | 1,892 | 6,653 | ||
| Operating margin excl. NRI, % | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
Net sales by business area
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Europe | 11,036 | 10,885 | 32,068 | 30,782 | 43,321 |
| North America | 10,880 | 10,072 | 30,234 | 29,661 | 39,804 |
| Latin America | 4,613 | 3,845 | 13,740 | 12,610 | 17,963 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 3,801 | 3,507 | 10,928 | 10,389 | 14,375 |
| Professional Products | 2,190 | 2,135 | 6,946 | 6.261 | 8,666 |
| Total | 32,520 | 30,444 | 93,916 | 89,703 | 124,129 |
Change in net sales by business area
| Q3 2019 in local Nine months Nine months 2019 in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-over-year, % | Q3 2019 | currencies | 2019 | local currencies |
| Europe | -2 | 1 | ||
| North America | 8 | । | - / | |
| Latin America | 20 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 8 | 5 | -0 | |
| Professional Products | 3 | -2 | ||
| Total change | 5 | -0 |
Operating income by business area
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Europe | 93 | 749 | 1,355 | 1,073 | 2,128 |
| Margin, % | 0.8 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| North America | -20 | 358 | 2 | 881 | 1,104 |
| Margin, % | -0.2 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Latin America | 1,539 | 205 | 1,481 | 202 | 492 |
| Margin, % | 33.4 | 5.3 | 10.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | -150 | 270 | 131 | 676 | 979 |
| Margin, % | -4.0 | 7.7 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Professional Products | 125 | 280 | 827 | 841 | 1,134 |
| Margin, % | 5.7 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 13. |
| Group common costs, etc. | -400 | -107 | -741 | -326 | -527 |
| Operating income | 1,189 | 1,756 | 3,056 | 3,347 | 5,310 |
| Margin, % | 3.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Change in operating income by business area
| Q3 2019 in local | Nine months Nine months 2019 in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-over-year, % | Q3 2019 | currencies | 2019 | local currencies |
| Europe | -88 | -89 | 26 | 21 |
| North America | n.m. | n.m. | -100 | -100 |
| Latin America | 649 | 624 | 633 | 590 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | n.m. | n.m. | -81 | -82 |
| Professional Products | -55 | -59 | -2 | -6 |
| Total change | -32 | -36 | -9 | -14 |
Working capital and net assets
| Sep. 30, | % of annualized |
Sep. 30, | % of annualized | Dec. 31, | % of annualized | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | 2019 | net sales | 2018 | net sales | 2018 | net sales |
| Inventories | 20,035 | 15.7 | 18,395 | 15.3 | 16,750 | 13.5 |
| Trade receivables | 21,174 | 16.6 | 19,702 | 16.4 | 21,482 | 17.3 |
| Accounts payable | -34,792 | -27.2 | -32,216 | -26.8 | -34,443 | -27.7 |
| Operating working capital | 6,417 | 5.0 | 5,881 | 4.9 | 3,789 | 3.0 |
| Provisions | -9,458 | -8,489 | -7,565 | |||
| Prepaid and accrued income and expenses | -12,273 | -11,441 | -11,745 | |||
| Taxes and other assets and liabilities | 623 | -665 | -1,327 | |||
| Working capital | -14,692 | -11.5 | -14,714 | -12.2 | -16,848 | -13.5 |
| Property, plant and equipment, owned | 22,185 | 19,820 | 21,088 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, right-of-use | 3,057 | |||||
| Goodwill | 9,162 | 7,949 | 8,239 | |||
| Other non-current assets | 6,550 | 5,326 | 5,516 | |||
| Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 6,573 | 5,099 | 5,580 | |||
| Net assets | 32,834 | 25.7 | 23,480 | 19.5 | 23,574 | 19.0 |
| Annualized net sales, calculated at end of period | ||||||
| exchange rates | 127,747 | 120,139 | 124,399 | |||
| Average net assets | 30,240 | 24.1 | 23,333 | 19.5 | 23,381 | 18.8 |
| Annualized net sales, calculated at average | ||||||
| exchange rates | 125,222 | 119,602 | 124,129 |
Net assets by business area
| Assets | Equity and liabilities | Net assets | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31. 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31. 2018 |
| Europe | 27,816 | 25,608 | 26,276 | 25,044 | 24,433 | 25,766 | 2,772 | 1,175 | 510 |
| North America | 24,239 | 19,065 | 19,124 | 17,241 | 15,102 | 15,322 | 6,998 | 3,963 | 3,802 |
| Latin America | 13,972 | 12,392 | 13,092 | 6,729 | 6,157 | 6,906 | 7,243 | 6,235 | 6,186 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 12,581 | 10,729 | 10,826 | 6,555 | 5,616 | 5,603 | 6,026 | 5,113 | 5,223 |
| Professional Products | 7,078 | 5,670 | 6,101 | 3,202 | 3,042 | 3,144 | 3,876 | 2,628 | 2,957 |
| Other' | 9,925 | 8,031 | 9,112 | 4,005 | 3,665 | 4,217 | 5,919 | 4,366 | 4,895 |
| Total operating assets and liabilities | 95,611 | 81,495 | 84,531 | 62,777 | 58,015 | 60,958 | 32,834 | 23,480 | 23,574 |
| Liquid funds | 10,196 | 11,573 | 12,249 | ||||||
| Total borrowings | 11,488 | 10,381 | 10,260 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities | 3,372 | ||||||||
| Pension assets and liabilities | 443 | 394 | 532 | 6,009 | 2,987 | 4,346 | |||
| Dividend payable | 1,221 | 1,193 | |||||||
| Total equity | 21,384 | 20,686 | 21,749 | ||||||
| Total | 106,251 | 93,262 | 97,312 | 106,251 | 93,262 | 97,312 |
Includes common functions and tax items.
Parent Company income statement
| Nine months | Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | 2019 | 2018 Full year 2018 | |
| Net sales | 10,138 | 9,675 | 29,183 | 27,843 | 38,911 |
| Cost of goods sold | -8,897 | -8,505 | -25,256 | -23,963 | -33,560 |
| Gross operating income | 1,241 | 1,170 | 3,927 | 3,880 | 5,351 |
| Selling expenses | -825 | -828 | -2,375 | -2,307 | -3,247 |
| Administrative expenses | -818 | -299 | -1,868 | -1,244 | -1,410 |
| Other operating expenses | -49 | -49 | -565 | -804 | |
| Operating income | -451 | 43 | -365 | -236 | -110 |
| Financial income | 1,952 | 1,757 | 3,923 | 2,999 | 7,967 |
| Financial expenses | -279 | -162 | -588 | -493 | -695 |
| Financial items, net | 1,673 | ો,595 | 3,335 | 2,506 | 7,272 |
| Income after financial items | 1,222 | 1,638 | 2,970 | 2,270 | 7,162 |
| Appropriations | 80 | 81 | -809 | -1,802 | -1,743 |
| Income before taxes | 1,302 | 1,719 | 2,161 | 468 | 5,419 |
| Taxes | 63 | -84 | 139 | 170 | 69 |
| Income for the period | 1,365 | 1,635 | 2,300 | 638 | 5,488 |
Parent Company balance sheet
| SEKM | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Non-current assets | 38,321 | 36,846 | 38,254 |
| Current assets | 40,769 | 29,373 | 33,157 |
| Total assets | 79,090 | 66,219 | 71,411 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Restricted equity | 5,638 | 5,401 | 5,437 |
| Non-restricted equity | 21,840 | 17,205 | 22,078 |
| Total equity | 27,478 | 22,606 | 27,515 |
| Untaxed reserves | 405 | 447 | 442 |
| Provisions | 1,480 | 1,746 | 1,133 |
| Non-current liabilities | 6,979 | 6,824 | 5,735 |
| Current liabilities | 42,748 | 34,596 | 36,586 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 79,090 | 66,219 | 71,411 |
Notes
Note 1 Accounting principles
Electrolux applies International Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, the Swedish Act and RFR 2 / Accounting for legal entities' issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.
Electrolux interim reports contain a condensed statements. For the Group this chiefly means that the disclosures are limited compared to the consolidated financial statements presented in the Parent Company this means that the financial statements in condensed versions and with limited disclosures compared to the annual report.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the Group's Annual Report 2018, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of January 1, 2019. The Group's accounting principles are described in Note I in the Annual Report 2018, including transition effects and accounting principles related to IFRS 16 Leases which is applied by Electrolux from January 1, 2019. The transition to IFRS 16 has resulted in the following opening balance adjustment:
| Assets | Equity and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-of-use assets | 3,165 | Lease liabilities | 5,451 |
| Deferred tax assets | 87 | Retained earnings | -233 |
| Prepaid lease fees | -32 | Accrued lease fees | |
| lotal | 3.220 | Total | 3,220 |
Reportable segments - Business areas
As from 2019 Electrolux has revised its consumer business area structure. The former business area Home Care & SDA has been combined with the former major appliances areas, creating four consumer-focused regional business areas Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, Middle East and Africa. These, together with business area Professional Products, represent the Group's reportable segments. Comparatives accordingly. For more information, please see press release Restated figures for 2018 in line with Electrolux new business area structure' published on April 5, 2019.
Note 2 Disaggregation of revenue
Electrolux manufactures and sells appliances market to customers being retailers. Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. The four regional Consumer Products business areas focus on the consumer market and business area Professional Products focuses on professional users.
Sales of products are revenue recognized at a point in time, when control of the products has transferred. Revenue from services related to installation of products, repairs or maintenance service is recognized when control is transferred being over the time the service is provided. Sales of services are not material in relation to Electrolux total net sales.
Product and geography are considered important attributes when disaggregating Electrolux revenue. Therefore, the table below presents net sales related to Consumer Products per geographical region based on the location of each selling company.
| Nine months 2019 | Nine months 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Consumer Products |
Professional Products |
Total | Consumer Products |
Professional Products |
Total |
| Geographical region | ||||||
| Europe | 32,068 | 5,521 | 37,589 | 30,782 | 5,021 | 35,803 |
| North America | 30,234 | 785 | 31,019 | 29,661 | 619 | 30,281 |
| l atin America | 13,740 | 13,740 | 12,610 | 12,610 | ||
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 10,928 | 640 | 11,568 | 10,389 | 621 | 11,010 |
| Total | 86,970 | 6,946 | 93,916 | 83,442 | 6,261 | 89,703 |
Note 3 Fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities
| Sep. 30, 2019 Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKM | Fair value | Carrying amount |
Fair value | Carrying amount |
Fair value | Carrying amount |
| Per category | ||||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 285 | 285 | 243 | 243 | 246 | 246 |
| Financial assets measured at amortized cost | 30,986 | 30,986 | 30,771 | 30,771 | 33,355 | 33,355 |
| Derivatives, financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
177 | 177 | 05 | 95 | 120 | 120 |
| Derivatives in hedge accounting | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Total financial assets | 31,452 | 31,452 | 31,109 | 31,109 | 33,740 | 33,740 |
| Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | 46,180 | 46,095 | 42,214 | 42,144 | 44,650 | 44,593 |
| Derivatives, financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss |
108 | 108 | 184 | 184 | 100 | 100 |
| Derivatives in hedge accounting | 19 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| Total financial liabilities | 46,307 | 46,222 | 42,403 | 42,333 | 44,752 | 44,695 |
The Group strives for arranging master-netting agreements (ISDA) with the counterparts for derivative transactions and has established such agreements with the counterparties, i.e., if a counterparty will default, assets and liabilities wil be netted. Derivatives are presented gross in the balance sheet.
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 market-to-market with the current price. The foreign-exchange spot rate is used to convert the value into SEK. For instruments where no reliable on the market, cash-flows are discounted using the 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 back & Scholes' formula. The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market inter 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. At September 30, 2019, the fair value for Level 1 financial assets was SEK 192m (178) and for financial liabilities SEK 0m (0).
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for assets or liabilities either directly or indirectly. At September 30, 2019, the fair value of Level 2 financial assets was SEK 21,355m (19,814) and financial liabilities SEK 127m (189).
Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not entirely based on observable market data. At September 30, 2019, the fair value of Level 3 financial assets was SEK 285m (243) and financial liabilities SEK 0m (0)
Note 4 Pledged assets and contingent assets and liabilities
| SEKM | Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | |||
| Pledged assets | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Guarantees and other commitments |
1,173 | 1,162 | 1,015 |
| Parent Company | |||
| Pledged assets | |||
| Guarantees and other commitments |
1,822 | 1,544 | 1.534 |
For more information on contingent liabilities, see Note 25 in the Annual Report 2018.
Contingent assets
In December 2018, Electrolux obtained a judicial court certification attesting of inal and non-appealable decision in Brazil that Electrolux has the right to recover overpaid sales for 2002-2014 and a minor part was recognized as an asset per December 31, 2018. The remaining amount has been recognized as an asset as per September 30, 2019, affecting other operating income by SEK 1,403m.

Note 5 Acquisitions of operations
Acquisitions in the first quarter of 2019
During the first quarter of 2019, Electrolux compliation of an appliance installation and repair service operations in Australia with an upfront payment of AUD 3.9m (approximately SEK 26m).
The operations are included in business area Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Acquisitions in the second quarter of 2019
UNIC S.A.S.
On April 24, 2019, Electrolux completed the acquisition of UNC S.A.S., a French manufacturer of professo machines. The company's headquarters and main manufacturing facility are located in southern France, with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. The acquired business had combined net sales of approximately EUR 20m in 2018, and 130 employees.
The consideration consists of a cash payment of EUR 39m with a preliminary net debt assumed of EUR 6.6m. The cash payment is equivalent to SEK 410m and a cash flow effect of SEK -406m, excluding acquired cash equivalents.
Net sales and operating income in the acquired business during the period January 1, 2019, up until the date the acquisition was completed amounted to EUR 0m respectively, approximately SEK 63m and SEK 0m respectively.
The ocquired business is included in Electrolux consolidated accounts per September 30 the period May-August, contributing to net sales and operating income (including amortization of surplus values) by approximately SEK 60m and SEK -10m respectively. Goodwill recognized amounts to SEK 334m and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
The operations are included in business area Professional Products.
Transaction costs
Transaction costs related to the acquisitions described above amount to SEK 3.7m and have been expensed as incurred during the acquisition processes, whereof SEK 3.0m expensed in 2019. The costs have been reported in the operating income of the respective business area.
Cash flow related to acquisitions of operations
Total cash flow related to acquisitions amounts to SEK -467m and includes payments for the acquisitions completed in the first and second quarters, totaling acquired cash and cash equivalents, and a deferred consideration payment in the first quarter of SEK 35m regarding the Schneidereit acquisition in 2018
Operations by business area yearly
| SEKM | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | ||||
| Net sales | 38,224 | 39,097 | 39,618 | 43,321 |
| Operating income | 2,290 | 2,794 | 2,765 | 2,128 |
| Margin, % | 6:0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 4.9 |
| North America | ||||
| Net sales | 45,276 | 44,914 | 42,083 | 39,804 |
| Operating income | 1,454 | 2,657 | 2,796 | 1,104 |
| Margin, % | 3.2 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 2.8 |
| Latin America | ||||
| Net sales | 19,679 | 16,384 | 18,277 | 17,963 |
| Operating income | 459 | -111 | 483 | 492 |
| Margin, % | 2.3 | -0.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | ||||
| Net sales | 13,787 | 13,833 | 13,071 | 14,375 |
| Operating income | 308 | 673 | 1,084 | 979 |
| Margin, % | 2.2 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Professional Products | ||||
| Net sales | 6,546 | 6,865 | 7,723 | 8,666 |
| Operating income | 862 | 954 | 1,054 | 1,134 |
| Margin, % | 13.2 | 13.9 | 13.7 | ારો ત |
| Other | ||||
| Group common cost, etc. | -2,631 | -693 | -775 | -527 |
| Total Group | ||||
| Net sales | 123,511 | 121,093 | 120,771 | 124,129 |
| Operating income | 2,741 | 6,274 | 7,407 | 5,310 |
| Margin, % | 2.2 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Non-recurring items in operating income2 | 20153 | 2016 | 2017 | 20184 |
| Europe | -40 | - | -747 | |
| North America | -207 | -596 | ||
| Latin America | -11 | |||
| Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa | -90 | |||
| Professional Products | ||||
| Group common cost | -1,901 | |||
| Total Group | -2,249 | -1,343 |
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| SEKM unless otherwise stated | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 112,143 | 123,511 | 121,093 | 120,771 | 124,129 |
| Organic growth, % | 1.1 | 2.2 | -1.1 | -0.4 | 1.3 |
| Operating income | 3,581 | 2,741 | 6,274 | 7,407 | 5,310 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.2 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Income after financial items | 2,997 | 2,101 | 5,581 | 6,966 | 4,887 |
| Income for the period | 2,242 | 1,568 | 4,493 | 5,745 | 3,805 |
| Non-recurring items in operating income2 | -1,348 | -2,249 | -1,343 | ||
| Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment | -3,006 | -3,02 / | -2,830 | -3,892 | -4,650 |
| Operating cash flow after investments | 6,631 | 6,745 | 9,140 | 6,877 | 3,649 |
| Earnings per share, SEK3 | 7.83 | 5.45 | 15.64 | 19.99 | 13.24 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 57.52 | 52.21 | 61.72 | 71.26 | 75.67 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | 6.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8.30 | 8.50 |
| Capital-turnover rate, times/year | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Return on net assets, % | 14.2 | 11.0 | 299 | 36.0 | 22.7 |
| Return on equity, % | 15.7 | 09 | 29.4 | 319 | 18.2 |
| Net debt | 9,631 | 6,407 | 360 | 197 | 1,825 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 0.58 | 0.43 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Average number of shares excluding shares owned by Electrolux, million | 286.3 | 287.1 | 287.4 | 287.4 | 287.4 |
| Average number of employees | 60,038 | 58,265 | 55,400 | 55,692 | 54,419 |
1 2017 is restated due to IFRS 15.
² For more information, see table on pages 19 and 26 and Note 7 in the annual reports.
3 Basic
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 to assist in generating a healthy total yield for Electrolux shareholders. The objective is growth with consistent profitability.
Financial goals
- Operating margin of at least 6%
- · Capital turnover-rate of at least 4 times
- Return on net assets >20%
- Average annual sales growth of at least 4%
Definitions
This report includes financial measures as required by the financial reporting framework applicable to Electrolux, which is based on IFRS. In addition, there are other measures and indicators that are used to follow-up, analyze and manage the business and to provide Electrolux stakeholders with useful financial information on the Group's financial position, performance and development in a consistent way. On the following page is a list of definitions of all measures and indicators used, referred to and presented in this report.
Computation of average amounts and annualized income statement measures
In computation of key ratios where averages of capital balances are related to income statement measures, the average capital balances are based on the opening balance and all quarter-end closing balances included in the reporting period, and the income statement measures are annualized, translated at average rates for the period. In computation of key ratios where end-of-period capital balances are related to income statement measures, the latter are annualized, translated at end of-period exchange rates. Adjustments are made for acquired and divested operations.

Definitions (continued)
Growth measures
Change in net sales
Current year net sales for the period less previous year net sales for the period as a percentage of previous year net sales for the period.
Sales growth
Change in net sales adjusted for currency translation effects.
Organic growth
Change in net sales, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, acquisitions and divestments.
Acquisitions
Change in net sales, adjusted for organic growth, changes in exchange rates and divestments. The impact from acquisitions relates to net sales reported by acquired operations within 12 months after the acquisition date.
Divestments
Change in net sales, adjusted for organic growth, changes in exchange rates and acquisitions. The impact from divestments relates to net sales reported by the divested operations within 12 months before the divestment date.
Profitability measures
EBITA
Operating income excluding amortization of intangible assets.
EBITA margin EBITA expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Operating margin (EBIT margin)
Operating income (EBIT) expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Operating margin (EBIT margin) excluding non-recurring items
Operating income (EBIT) excluding non-recurring items, expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Return on net assets Operating income (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Return on equity Income for the period (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average total equity.
Capital measures
Net debt/equity ratio Net debt in relation to total equity.
Equity/assets ratio Total equity as a percentage of total assets less liquid funds.
Capital turnover-rate Net sales (annualized) divided by average net assets.
Share-based measures
Earnings per share, Basic
Income for the period attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares excluding shares held by Electrolux.
Earnings per share, Diluted
Income for the period attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares after dilution, excluding shares held by Electrolux.
Equity per share
Total equity divided by total number of shares excluding shares held by Electrolux.
Capital indicators
Liquid funds
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, financial derivative assets' and prepaid interest expenses and accrued interest income'.
Operating working capital
Inventories and trade receivables less accounts payable.
Working capital
Total current assets exclusive of liquid funds, less non-current other provisions and total current liabilities exclusive of total short-term borrowings.
Net assets
Total assets exclusive of liquid funds and pension plan assets, less deferred tax liabilities, non-current other provisions and total current liabilities exclusive of total short-term borrowings.
Total borrowings
Long-term borrowings and short-term borrowings, financial derivative liabilities', accrued interest expenses and prepaid interest income!
Total short-term borrowings Short-term borrowings, financial derivative liabilities', accrued interest expenses and prepaid interest income¹.
Interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term borrowings and short-term borrowings exclusive of liabilities related to trade receivables with recourse'.
Financial net debt
Total borrowings less liquid funds.
Net provision for post-employment benefits Provisions for post-employment benefits less pension plan assets.
Net debt
Financial net debt, lease liabilities and net provision for postemployment benefits.
Other measures
Operating cash flow after investments Cash flow from operations and investments adjusted for financial items paid, taxes paid and acquisitions/divestments of operations.
Non-recurring items
Material profit or loss items in operating income which are relevant for understanding the financial performance when comparing income for the current period with previous periods.
1 See table Net debt on page 9.

Shareholders' information
President and CEO Jonas Samuelson's comments on the third quarter results 2019 Today's press release is available on the Electrolux
website www.electroluxgroup.com/ir
Telephone conference 09.00 CET
A telephone conference is held at 09.00 CET today, October 25. Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO and Therese Friberg, CFO will comment on the report.
Details for participation by telephone are as follows: Participants in Sweden: +46 8 566 426 51 Participants in UK/Europe: +44 3333 000 804 Participants in US: +1 631 9131 422 Pin code: 42021216#
Slide presentation for download: www.electroluxgroup.com/ir
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For further information, please contact: Sophie Arnius, Head of Investor Relations
+46 70 590 80 72
Calendar 2020
Consolidated results 2019 AGM Interim report January - March Interim report January - June Interim report January - September January 31 March 31 May 7 July 17 October 23
This report contains "orward-looking' statements that reflect the company's current expectations. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations prove to have been correct as they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially due to a variety of factors include, but are not limited to, changes in consumer demand, changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, cevelopments in product liability litigation, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and, other than as required by applicable law, the company undertakes no obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events.
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Shape living for the better
Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, and Frigidaire, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2018, Electrolux had sales of SEK 124 billion and employed 54,000 people around the world. For more information, go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
