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Husqvarna Interim / Quarterly Report 2007

Oct 19, 2007

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Contents page
Net sales and income 3
Operating cash flow 4
Financial position 4
Outlook 5
Performance by business area 5
Annual General Meeting 2008 8
Nomination Committee 8
Financial statements 11

Interim Report July - September 2007

Stockholm 19 October 2007

  • Net sales for the first nine months rose to SEK 28,088m (24,863), and income for the period to SEK 1,956m (1,6651 ), corresponding to SEK 5:06 (4:321 ) per share
  • Net sales for the third quarter rose to SEK 6,826m (5,392), and operating income declined to SEK 553m (571). Excluding acquisitions and in comparable currencies, net sales rose by 9% and operating income by 4%
  • Operating income in the quarter was negatively affected by higher material costs within Consumer Products in US, and seasonally weak earnings for Gardena
  • Substantial improvement in operating income for Consumer Products Rest of World, excluding Gardena
Change, Change,
adjusted for adjusted for
currency and Jan.- Jan.- currency and
Q3 Q3 Change, acquisitions, Sept. Sept. Change, acquisitions, Full year
SEKm 2007 2006 % %2) 2007 2006 % %2) 2006
Net sales 6,826 5,392 27 9 28,088 24,863 13 4 29,402
Operating income 553 571 -3 4 3,295 2,775 19 4 3,121
Operating margin, % 8.1 10,6 - 11.7 11.2 - 10.6
EBITDA 836 802 4 4,096 3,459 18 3,957
EBITDA margin, % 12.2 14.9 14.6 13.9 13.5
Income after financial items 391 467 -16 - 2,795 2,4131) 16 - 2,6921)
Margin, % 5.7 8.7 - 10,0 9.71) 9.21)
Income for the period 273 322 -15 - 1,956 1,6651) 17 - 1,8621)
Earnings per share, SEK3) 0:70 0:84 -16 - 5:06 4:321) 17 - 4.831)
Return on capital employed, %4) - - - 20,2 23.41) - - 23.81)
Return on equity,%4) - - - 31,5 34.01) - - 32.51)

• Continued strong performance by Professional Products

1) Pro forma.

2) Including both transaction and translation effects excluding acquisitions.

3) After dilution. Based on an average of 384.8 (385,1) million shares for the third quarter and 385.0 million (385.1) for

the full year. Earnings per share and no. of shares for 2006 adjusted for bonus issue in May 2007

4) Calculated as rolling 12 months.

Address Visiting Address Telephone Fax Reg. No. Web site
HUSQVARNA AB (publ)
Box 30224
SE-104 25 Stockholm
SWEDEN
Lindhagensgatan 126 +46 36 14 65 00 +46 8 738 64 01 556000-5331 www.husqvarna.com

HUSQVARNA'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Husqvarna Group was established and capitalized as of 31 May 2006. Operations in Husqvarna previously comprised the Outdoor Product segment within the Electrolux Group.

During 2006 Husqvarna published pro forma financial information as well as combined financial statements. The difference between the pro forma information and the combined financial statements are described in Note 29 in the Group's Annual report 2006.

This report shows pro forma comparable figures for the first nine months of 2006. The income statement and cash flow analysis on pages 10 and 12 show pro forma and combined comparable figures.

Pro forma financial information

The pro forma financial information has been prepared in order to describe Husqvarna on a standalone basis, and is based on the assumption that Husqvarna was established and capitalized as of 1 January 2005 for the pro forma income statement and 31 December 2005 for the pro forma balance sheet.

Financial net, taxes, earnings per share and cash flow are shown pro forma in the report and are market by an asterisk*.

Combined Financial Statements

Operations were transferred to Husqvarna at book values reported by Electrolux according to the predecessor basis. The combined financial statements represent the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Husqvarna AB and its subsidiaries and other legal entities, which were included in the former Outdoor Product segment within Electrolux.

As the establishment of the Group was finalized by 31 May 2006, the income statement, balance sheet, equity statement and cash flow statement as of 1 June 2006 and onward represent the consolidated values for the Group.

Accounting principles

Husqvarna applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and RR 31 from the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council.

The financial statements of the Parent Company have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the accounting standard RR 32:06 "Accounting for Legal Entities".

The accounting principles applied in this interim report are described in Husqvarna's Annual Report 2006. The IFRS amendments and interpretations effective since 1 January 2007 have had no material effect on the Group's financial statements. The accounting principles are also available on www.husqvarna.com in the section Investor Relations.

NET SALES AND INCOME

Third quarter

Net sales

Net sales for the Husqvarna Group in the third quarter of 2007 amounted to SEK 6,826m (5,392), corresponding to an increase of 27%. The increase refers mainly to the newly acquired operations of Gardena and Zenoah, which were consolidated as of the second quarter of 2007. In comparable currencies and excluding acquisitions, net sales rose by 9%.

Operating income

Operating income decreased by 3% to SEK 553m (571). The decline was mainly due to substantially lower income for Consumer Products in North America and the seasonality of earnings in Gardena, which had a negative impact of SEK -78m in the quarter. In addition, Gardena's operating income was negatively affected in the amount of SEK -7m due to a change in accounting principles for pensions, which previously was reported as financial items in the second quarter. In comparable currencies and excluding acquisitions, Group operating income rose by 4%.

Including transaction and translation effects, changes in exchange rates compared to previous year had a total negative impact of SEK -20m on operating income. Transaction effects, net of hedging contracts, amounted to SEK -13m, and the effects of translation of income statements in subsidiaries amounted to SEK -7m.

Financial net

Net financial items for the third quarter amounted to SEK -162m (-104). The financial net was negatively affected by an increase in net borrowings related to acquisitions as well as higher interest rates.

Income after financial items

Income after financial items declined to SEK 391m (467), corresponding to a margin of 5.7% (8.7).

Taxes

Total taxes amounted to SEK -118m (-145), which corresponds to 30% (31) of income after financial items.

Earnings per share

Income for the period declined to SEK 273m (322). Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 0:70 (0:84).

First nine months

Net sales

Net sales for the period January - September 2007 amounted to SEK 28,088m (24,863), corresponding to an increase of 13%. In comparable currencies and excluding acquisitions, net sales rose by 4%.

Operating income

Operating income increased by 19% to SEK 3,295m (2,775) and operating margin improved to 11.7% (11.2). In comparable currencies and excluding acquisitions, operating income rose by 4%.

Including transaction and translation effects, changes in exchange rates compared to previous year had a negative impact of SEK -43m on operating income. Transaction effects net of hedging contracts amounted to SEK 54m, and the effects of translation of income statements in subsidiaries amounted to SEK -97m.

Financial net

Net financial items for the first nine months amounted to SEK -500m (-362*). The financial net was negatively affected by higher net borrowings related to acquisitions and higher interest rates.

Income after financial items

Income after financial items increased to SEK 2,795m (2,413*), corresponding to a margin of 10.0% (9.7).

Taxes

Total taxes amounted to SEK -839m (-748*), which corresponds to 30% (31) of income after financial items.

Earnings per share

Income for the period increased to SEK 1,956m (1,665*). Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 5:06 (4:32*).

OPERATING CASH FLOW

Operating cash flow Full year
Q3 Q3 Jan.-Sept. Jan.-Sept. 2006
SEKm 2007 2006 2007 2006 Pro forma
Cash flow from operations, excluding changes in
operating assets and liabilities 454 613 2,958 2,433 2,626
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 1,458 1,999 -293 -1,467 -1,194
Cash flow from operations 1,912 2,612 2,665 966 1,432
Cash flow from investments, excluding acquisitions -197 -213 -607 -723 -897
Operating cash flow 1,715 2,399 2,058 243 535

Operating cash flow for the third quarter decreased to SEK 1,715m (2,399). Changes in operating assets and liabilities had a negative impact, particularly trade payables which were at a high level at the end of June and therefore showed a negative trend in the quarter.

Operating cash flow for the first nine months increased to SEK 2,058m (243). The improvement refers mainly to trade payables and trade receivables as well as higher income. Changes in inventories had a less positive impact than in the previous year.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Group equity as of 30 September 2007 excluding minority interests, amounted to SEK 7,245m (6,278), corresponding to SEK 18.82 (16.30) per share.

The net debt/equity ratio was 1.58 (0.75) and the equity/asset ratio was 25.5% (36.8).

Group's net borrowings as of 30 September 2007 increased to SEK 11,540m (4,679), as a result of acquisitions. Net borrowings were reduced by SEK 1,837m in the quarter.

Net borrowings 30 September 30 September 31 December
SEKm 2007 2006 2006
Interest-bearing liabilities 13,262 5,452 5,090
Liquid funds 1,722 773 840
Net borrowings 11,540 4,679 4,250
Net debt/equity 1.58 0.75 0.68
Equity/assets ratio, % 25.5 36.8 38.3

OUTLOOK

Market demand during the fourth quarter is estimated to show continued growth in Europe, while the market in the US is expected to be weak. As result of acquisitions, there has been a shift in the seasonal pattern of the Group's operating income so that the fourth quarter now accounts for a smaller share of income, while the second quarter accounts for a larger share than previously.

For the same reason as in the third quarter, i.e. lower rebates, costs for raw materials and components within Consumer Products are expected to be higher in the fourth quarter than in the same quarter in 2006. Although sales of consumer products account for a small share of Group sales in the fourth quarter, this will have a negative impact on income.

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA IN THE THIRD QUARTER

Operations in Husqvarna comprise two business areas - Consumer Products and Professional Products. Consumer Products is divided into two geographical areas, i.e. North America and Rest of the world. Professional Products comprises three areas, i.e. Forestry, Commercial Lawn and garden, and Construction.

Consumer Products

Change, Change,
adjusted for adjusted for
currency and Jan.- Jan.- currency and Full
Q3 Q3 Change, acquisitions, Sept. Sept. Change, acquisitions, year
SEKm 2007 2006 % %1) 2007 2006 % %1) 2006
Net sales 3,668 2,774 32 12 18,293 16,307 12 3 18,335
Operating income 66 164 -60 -11 1,751 1,401 25 -4 1,415
Operating margin, % 1.8 5.9 - - 9.6 8.6 - - 7.7

1) Including both transaction and translation effects excluding acquisitions. Previously reported accumulated figures for the first half 2007 have been restated between the two business areas as regards to transaction effects.

Industry shipments of garden equipment in North America are estimated to have declined significantly during the third quarter and for the season as a whole, with the largest declines referring to chainsaws and tractors.

Sales for the Group's North American operation in the third quarter decreased in Swedish kronor but increased in dollars. Inventories of Group products at retailers at the end of the quarter are estimated to have been on a level with last year, and the Group is estimated to have strengthened its market shares. However, operating income and margin for the North American operation declined considerably as a result of lower rebates on purchases of raw materials and components than in previous years. Since sales are seasonally low in the third quarter the lower rebates had a strong negative impact on margin.

For the first nine months of the year, sales for the North American operation were unchanged in dollars while operating income and margin declined.

In Europe, demand in the third quarter is estimated to have increased for lawn mowers and other lawncare equipment on the basis of favorable weather conditions for these categories. In addition, demand for chainsaws remained good in Eastern Europe.

Demand for irrigation equipment declined as a result of rainy weather in key markets and in comparison with a strong quarter in 2006. In accordance with the normal seasonal pattern, Gardena's income was negative in the quarter in the amount of SEK -78m, which is a decline of approximately SEK 50m from the previous year. For the second and third quarter combined, Gardena reported a substantial increase in operating income.

Total sales for the Group's operation in Rest of the World showed substantial growth, also excluding Gardena. Operating income and margin declined, as a result of the seasonality of earnings in Gardena which had a negative impact of SEK -85m in the quarter, as against the third quarter 2006. Excluding Gardena, both sales and operating income showed a substantial increase and margin improved, mainly as a result of a continued positive trend for Husqvarna-branded products in the dealer channel.

Overall, operating income for Consumer Products in the third quarter was substantially lower than in 2006, and margin declined. For the first nine-months of the year, operating income increased inclusive of acquisitions and margin improved.

Professional Products
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Change,
adjusted for
Change,
adjusted for
currency and Jan.- Jan.- currency and Full
Q3 Q3 Change, acquisitions, Sept. Sept. Change, acquisitions, year
SEKm 2007 2006 % %1) 2007 2006 % %1) 2006
Net sales 3,158 2,618 21 5 9,795 8,556 15 5 11,067
Operating income 529 447 18 10 1,681 1,478 14 13 1,875
Operating margin, % 16.8 17,1 - - 17.2 17.3 - - 16.9

1) Including both transaction and translation effects excluding acquisitions. Previously reported accumulated figures for the first half 2007 have been restated between the two business areas as regards to transaction effects.

Market demand for professional chainsaws is estimated to have been weaker in North America and Southern Europe, but showed an increase in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Exclusive of the newly acquired Zenoah operation, Group sales were largely unchanged and operating income declined somewhat. The Group achieved strong growth in sales in primarily Eastern Europe. A continued positive trend was also reported for accessories. Including Zenoah, operating income rose over the previous year but margin declined somewhat.

Demand for commercial garden equipment is estimated to have declined in the US and increased in Europe. Group sales rose considerably, also exclusive of the Dixon, Klippo and Zenoah acquisitions, on the basis of good performance in several European markets. Operating income and margin showed strong improvements.

Demand for diamond tools and cutting equipment for the construction industry is estimated to have declined in the US and increased in Europe. Exclusive of newly acquired operations, Group sales declined slightly, mainly referring to the US operation. Operating income and margin declined as a result of lower volumes. Inclusive of acquisitions, both sales and income rose in comparison with last year.

Overall, operating income for Professional Products increased in the quarter, while margin declined from the previous year. For the first nine-month of the year, operating income increased and margin was unchanged.

RISKS AND FACTORS OF UNCERTAINTY

A number of risk factors may affect Husqvarna's operations in terms of operational risks and financial risks. Operational risks are managed by the operative units and financial risks by the Group Treasury function.

Operational risks

Operational risks include general economic conditions and consumer spending particularly in North America and Europe, where the majority of the Group´s products are sold. An economic downturn in these markets may have an adverse effect on Group earnings.

Demand for the Group's products is also dependent on weather conditions. Demand for such products as lawn mowers and tractors tends to decline in dry weather, whereas demand for chainsaws increases after storms.

Husqvarna's operations are also subject to seasonal variations. The peak demand season for Consumer Products and Commercial Lawn and Garden is normally the second quarter, while the peak season for chainsaws is normally the third quarter. Husqvarna has adapted its production processes and supply chain to respond to these conditions. However, parameters such as cash flow and production follow the seasonal variations in demand, which results in relatively greater risk exposure for the Group during concentrated periods of time.

Financial risks

Financial risks refer primarily to risks related to exchange rates, interest rates and credit risks. Risk management within the Husqvarna Group is regulated by a financial policy established by the Board of Directors. The increased indebtedness resulting from the acquisitions as well as the seasonality of the Group´s operations increases the exposure to changes in both exchange rates and interest rates.

Acquisitions

Husqvarna has completed a number of acquisitions during the past 12 months. Although the Group has historically demonstrated an ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, such integration always carries certain risks. Net sales can be negatively affected and costs can be higher than anticipated.

For more information on risk factors, see the 2006 Annual Report.

PARENT COMPANY

Net sales for the Parent Company, Husqvarna AB, for the first nine months 2007 amounted to SEK 8,168m (7,466), of which SEK 6,294m (5,598) related to sales to Group Companies and SEK 1,874m (1,868) to external customers. Income after financial items amounted to SEK 1,930m (1,093), including dividends received from subsidiaries of SEK 644m (0). Income for the first nine months was SEK 1,677m (888).

Investments in tangible and intangible assets during the first nine months of the year amounted to SEK 158m (162). Liquid funds at the end of the period amounted SEK 9,674m (4,900).

Undistributed earnings in the Parent Company at the end of the period amounted to SEK 8,136m (7,840). During the year a dividend payment was made to shareholders in the amount of SEK 667m.

Repurchase of own shares

During the third quarter Husqvarna repurchased 1,969,000 own shares in a total amount of SEK 166m. The average purchase price was SEK 84.05. Husqvarna thus owns 0.5% of the total number of outstanding shares.

The repurchases were made in accordance with the authorization by the AGM in April 2007 and in order to hedge the company's obligations in connection with the implemented incentive programs.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008

The Annual General Meeting of Husqvarna AB (publ) will be held on 23 April 2008, in the Elmia Congress- and Concert Hall in Jönköping, Sweden.

COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE

In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting in April 2007, Husqvarna shall have a Nomination Committee consisting of representatives of each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights, and the Chairman of the Husqvarna Board.

The members of the Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2008 are Petra Hedengran, Investor AB (chairman), Fredrik Lundberg, Lundbergföretagen, Ramsay Brufer, Alecta, Stefan Roos, SEB Fonder and Lars Westerberg, Chairman of Husqvarna.

As of August 31, 2007, Investor's shareholding in Husqvarna corresponded to 24.6% of the voting rights in the company, Lundbergföretagen's to 10.2%, Alecta's to 5.9%, and SEB Fonder's to 3.6%.

The Nomination Committee will prepare proposals for the AGM in 2008, including proposals for Board members, fees to the Board members, fees to the auditors, and the tasks and composition of the Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2009.

Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee should send an email to [email protected]

Stockholm 19 October 2007

Bengt Andersson President and CEO

PRESENTATION AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

A telephone conference will be held at 15.00 CET on 19 October 2007.

To participate, please dial: +46 (0)8 5052 0110 (Sweden) or +44 (0)20 7162 00 25 (UK).

A replay of the conference will be available at the Group's website www.husqvarna.com/ir.

NEXT REPORT

The Group's report for the fourth quarter and full year of 2007 will be published on 14 February 2007.

This interim report comprises information which Husqvarna is required to disclose under the Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. It was released for publication at 14.40 CET on 19 October 2007.

AUDITORS' REVIEW REPORT

To the Board of Directors of Husqvarna AB (publ)

We have reviewed the interim report for Husqvarna AB (publ) for the period 1 January 2007 - 30 September 2007. The board and the president are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to report a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.

We conducted our review in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements SÖG 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, issued by FAR SRS. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing in Sweden RS and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information is not, in all material respects, prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act.

Stockholm, 19 October 2007

PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Anders Lundin Christine Rankin Johansson Authorised Public Accountant Authorised Public Accountant Auditor in charge

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Jan.-
Sept. Full year
Jan.- 2006 Jan.-Sept. 2006 Full year
Q3 Q3 Sept. Pro 2006 Pro 2006
SEKm 2007 2006 2007 forma Combined forma Combined
Net sales 6,826 5,392 28,088 24,863 24,863 29,402 29,402
Cost of goods sold -4,690 -3,780 -20,019 -18,401 -18,401 -21,477 -21,477
Gross operating income 2,136 1,612 8,069 6,462 6,462 7,925 7,925
Selling expense -1,253 -798 -3,787 -2,906 -2,906 -3,727 -3,727
Administrative expense -338 -244 -996 -786 -786 -1,086 -1,086
Other operating
income/expenses 8 1 9 5 5 9 9
Operating income*) 553 571 3,295 2,775 2,775 3,121 3,121
Margin, % 8.1 10.6 11.7 11.2 11.2 10.6 10.6
Financial items, net -162 -104 -500 -362 -311 -429 -378
Income after financial items 391 467 2,795 2,413 2,464 2,692 2,743
Margin, % 5,7 8.7 10.0 9.7 9.9 9.2 9.3
Taxes -118 -145 -839 -748 -764 -830 -846
Income for the period 273 322 1,956 1,665 1,700 1,862 1,897
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent
Company 271 322 1,950 1,665 1,700 1,862 1,897
Minority interests in income
for the period 2 0 6 0 0 0 0
*) Operating income
includes:
Depreciation and
amortization 283 231 801 684 684 836 836
Basic earnings per share,
SEK1) 0.70 0.84 5.06 4.32 4.41 4.83 4.93
Diluted earnings per share,
SEK 0.70 0.84 5.06 4.32 4.41 4.83 4.93
Basic weighted average
number of shares
outstanding, millions1) 384.8 385.1 385.0 385.1 385.1 385.1 385.1
Diluted weighted average
number of shares
outstanding, millions 384.8 385.1 385.0 385.1 385.1 385.1 385.1

1) Earnings per share and number of shares for 2006 have been adjusted for the bonus issue made in May 2007.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

September
30 September
December
SEKm
2007
2006
2006
Assets
Property, plant and equipment
4,317
3,651
3,575
Goodwill
6,462
1,895
1,780
Other intangible assets
2,789
460
511
Investments in associates
10
8
6
Deferred tax assets
810
783
628
Financial assets
242
183
246
Total non-current assets
14,630
6,980
6,746
Inventories
5,965
4,428
5,165
Trade receivables
5,477
4,321
3,106
Derivatives
118
54
142
Tax receivables
146
49
112
Other current assets
667
524
386
Cash and cash equivalents
1,604
719
698
Total current assets
13,977
10,095
9,609
Total assets
28,607
17,075
16,355
Assets pledged
45
42
38
Equity and liabilities
Total equity attributable to equity holders
of the Parent Company
7,245
6,278
6,252
Minority interests
39
1
12
Total equity
7,284
6,279
6,264
Long-term borrowings
10,369
4,715
4,683
Deferred tax liabilities
1,398
516
567
Provisions for pensions and other post-employment benefits
1,067
366
363
Derivatives
0
2
0
Other provisions
556
511
477
Total non-current liabilities
13,390
6,110
6,090
Trade payables
2,361
2,004
2,209
Tax liabilities
385
509
233
Other liabilities
2,130
1,352
1,096
Short-term borrowings
2,767
675
303
Derivatives
126
60
104
Other provisions
164
86
56
Total current liabilities
7,933
4,686
4,001
Total equity and liabilities
28,607
17,075
16,355
30 31
Contingent liabilities
70
55
41

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Jan.-Sept Jan.-Sept Full year Full year
Q3 Q3 Jan.-Sept. 2006 2006 2006 2006
SEKm 2007 2006 2007 Pro forma Combined Pro forma Combined
Operations
Income after financial items 391 467 2,795 2,413 2,464 2,692 2,743
Depreciation and amortization 283 231 801 684 684 836 836
Change in accrued and prepaid
interest -24 -15 39 9 9 1 1
Taxes paid -196 -70 -677 -673 -376 -903 -606
Cash flow from operations,
excluding change in
operating assets and liabilities 454 613 2,958 2,433 2,781 2,626 2,974
Change in operating assets and
liabilities
Change in inventories 64 416 331 1,670 1,670 716 716
Change in trade receivables 2,831 2,453 -628 -1,106 -1,106 2 2
Change in trade payables -1,084 -455 -388 -2,060 -2,060 -1,787 -1,787
Change in other current assets -2 44 -70 16 16 141 141
Change in other operating liabilities
and provisions -351 -459 462 13 287 -266 8
Cash flow from operating assets
and liabilities 1,458 1,999 -293 -1,467 -1,193 -1,194 -920
Cash flow from operations 1,912 2,612 2,665 966 1,588 1,432 2,054
Investments
Acquisitions of operations -11 -246 -8,867 -439 -439 -558 -558
Capital expenditure in property,
plant and equipment -146 -168 -491 -566 -566 -735 -735
Capitalization of product
development and software -51 -45 -126 -118 -118 -155 -155
Other 0 0 10 -39 -39 -7 -7
Cash flow from investments -208 -459 -9,474 -1,162 -1,162 -1,455 -1,455
Total cash flow from operations
and investments 1,704 2,153 -6,809 -196 426 -23 599
Financing
Change in short-term investments -25 65 0 321 50 233 -38
Change in interest-bearing liabilities -1,623 -2,765 8,565 -142 -3,477 -224 -3,559
Dividend 0 - -667 - - - -
Repurchase of shares -166 - -166 - - - -
Dividend/Group contribution to
Electrolux - - - - -777 - -777
Contribution from Electrolux - - - - 4,250 - 4,250
Cash flow from financing -1,814 -2,700 7,732 179 46 9 -124
Total cash flow
Cash and cash equivalents at -110 -547 923 -17 472 -14 475
beginning of period 1,698 1,262 698 729 267 729 267
Exchange-rate differences
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
16 4 -17 7 -20 -17 -44
period 1,604 719 1,604 719 719 698 698

NET SALES BY BUSINESS AREA

Change, Change,
adjusted for adjusted for
currency and Jan.- Jan.- currency and
Q3 Q3 acquisitions, Sept. Sept. acquisitions,
SEKm 2007 2006 Change, % %1) 2007 2006 Change, % %1)
Consumer Products 3,668 2,774 32 12 18,293 16,307 12 3
Professional Products 3,158 2,618 21 5 9,795 8,556 15 5
Total 6,826 5,392 27 9 28,088 24,863 13 4

1) Including both transaction and translation effects excluding acquisitions.

OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS AREA

Change,
adjusted for
currency Change,
and Jan.- Jan.- adjusted for
Q3 Q3 acquisitions, Sept. Sept. currency and
SEKm 2007 2006 Change, % %1) 2007 2006 Change, % acquisitions, %1)
Consumer Products 66 164 -60 -11 1,751 1,401 25 -4
Margin, % 1.8 5.9 9.6 8.6
Professional Products 529 447 18 10 1,681 1,478 14 13
Margin, % 16.8 17.1 17.2 17.3
Total business areas 595 611 -3 4 3,432 2,879 19 4
Margin, % 8.7 11.3 12.2 11.6
Group common costs etc. -42 -40 -137 -104
Total 553 571 -3 4 3,295 2,775 19 4
Margin, % 8.1 10.6 11.7 11.2

1) Including both transaction and translation effects and excluding acquisitions. Previously reported accumulated figures for the first half 2007 have been restated between the two business areas as regards to transaction effects.

KEY RATIOS

Jan.-
Sept. Full year
Jan.- 2006 Jan.-Sept. 2006 Full year
Q3 Q3 Sept. Pro 2006 Pro 2006
2007 2006 2007 forma Combined forma Combined
Net sales, SEKm 6,826 5,392 28,088 24,863 24,863 29,402 29,402
Operating income, SEKm 553 571 3,295 2,775 2,775 3,121 3,121
Net sales growth, % 27 -12 13 5 5 2 2
Gross margin, % 31.3 29.9 28,7 26.0 26.0 27.0 27.0
Operating margin, % 8.1 10.6 11.7 11.2 11.2 10.6 10.6
Working capital, SEKm 5,592 4,494 5,592 4,494 4,494 4,335 4,335
Return on capital employed, % - - 20.2 23.4 24.3 23.8 24.1
Return on equity, % - - 31.5 34.0 51.2 32.5 43.2
Earnings per share, SEK1) 0.70 0.84 5.06 4.32 4.41 4.83 4.93
Capital-turnover rate, times - - 1.93 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4
Operating cash flow, SEKm 1,715 2,399 2,058 243 865 535 1,157
Net debt/equity ratio - - 1.58 0.75 0.75 0.68 0.68
Capital expenditure, SEKm 197 213 617 684 684 890 890
Average number of employees 15,801 10,268 15,828 11,372 11,372 11,412 11,412

1) After dilution. Earnings per share and number of shares for 2006 have been adjusted for the bonus issue made in May 2007

Net sales and income Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
Net sales, SEKm 2007 9,214 12,048 6,826
2006 9,338 10,133 5,392 4,539 29,402
Operating income, SEKm 2007 984 1,758 553
Margin, % 10.7 14.6 8.1
2006 929 1,275 571 346 3,121
Margin, % 9.9 12.6 10.6 7.6 10.6
Income after financial items, SEKm 2007 876 1,528 391
Margin, % 9.5 12.7 5.7
2006 7921) 1,1541) 467 279 2,6921)
Margin, % 8.51) 11.41) 8.7 6.1 9.21)
Income for the period, SEKm 2007 613 1,070 273
2006 5461) 7971) 322 197 1,8621)
Earnings per share, SEK 2) 2007 1.59 2.77 0.70
2006 1.421) 2.071) 0.84 0.50 4.831)

NET SALES AND INCOME BY QUARTER

1) Pro forma.

2) After dilution. Earnings per share and number of shares for 2006 have been adjusted for the bonus issue made in May 2007

NET SALES BY BUSINESS AREA PER QUARTER

SEKm Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
Consumer Products 2007 6,207 8,418 3,668
2006 6,540 6,993 2,774 2,028 18,335
Professional Products 2007 3,007 3,630 3,158
2006 2,798 3,140 2,618 2,511 11,067
Total 2007 9,214 12,048 6,826
2006 9,338 10,133 5,392 4,539 29,402

OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS AREA PER QUARTER

SEKm Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
Consumer Products 2007 521 1,164 66
Margin, % 8.4 13.8 1.8
2006 503 734 164 14 1,415
Margin, % 7.7 10.5 5.9 0.7 7.7
Professional Products 2007 510 642 529
Margin, % 17.0 17.7 16.8
2006 455 576 447 397 1,875
Margin, % 16.3 18.3 17.1 15.8 16.9
Group common costs etc. 2007 -47 -48 -42
2006 -29 -35 -40 -65 -169
Total 2007 984 1,758 553
Margin, % 10.7 14.6 8.1
2006 929 1,275 571 346 3,121
Margin, % 9.9 12.6 10.6 7.6 10.6
SEKm Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Net sales, SEKm 2007 29,278 31,193 32,627
2006 30,226 30,629 29,863 29,402
Operating income, SEKm 2007 3,176 3,659 3,641
Margin, % 10.8 11.7 11.2
2006 3,042 3,155 3,102 3,121
Margin, % 10.1 10.3 10.4 10.6

CHANGE IN GROUP EQUITY

Jan.-Sept. Jan.-Sept. Full year
2007 2006 2006
Minority Total Minority Total Minority Total
SEKm Equity interest equity Equity interest equity Equity interest equity
Opening balance 6,252 12 6,264 2,416 0 2,416 2,416 0 2,416
Transactions in equity,
net1) - - - -1,895 - -1,895 -1,903 - -1,903
Dividend -667 - -667 - - - - - -
Unconditional
shareholder
contribution2) - - - 4,250 - 4,250 4,250 - 4,250
Change in hedge
reserve -47 - -47 35 - 35 61 - 61
Translation difference -82 - -82 -232 - -232 -476 - -476
Repurchase of shares -166 - -166 - - - - - -
Share-based payment 5 - 5 5 - 5 7 - 7
Other - 21 21 -1 1 0 - 12 12
Income for the period 1,950 6 1,956 1,700 0 1,700 1,897 0 1,897
Closing balance 7,245 39 7,284 6,278 1 6,279 6,252 12 6,264

1) Mainly effects of transfer of operations from Electrolux and dividend/group contributions from Husqvarna to Electrolux

2) An unconditional shareholder's contribution of SEK 4,250m from Electrolux 15 May 2006 in order to adjust the capital structure of Husqvarna AB prior to distribution.

THREE YEAR REVIEW

Combined 2006 2005 20041)
Net sales, SEKm 29,402 28,768 27,202
Operating income, SEKm 3,121 2,898 2,983
Net sales growth, % 2 6 1
Gross margin, % 27.0 26.6 26.9
Operating margin, % 10.6 10.1 11.0
Return on capital employed, % 24.1 31.0 31.1
Return on equity, % 43.2 46.0 41.9
Capital turn-over rate, times 2.4 2.6 2.9
Operating cash flow, SEKm 1,157 1,736 2,073
Capital expenditure, SEKm 890 1,259 1,040
Average number of employees 11,412 11,681 11,657

1) Restated to comply with IFRS, except for IAS 39. If IAS 39 had been applied in 2004, the volatility in income, net borrowings and equity would most probably have been higher.

ACQUISITIONS DURING 2007

Annual
Consideration Acquired Enterprise net
Date of paid 1), Net debt, value1), sales2),
consolidation Company Business area SEKm SEKm SEKm SEKm
1 February 2007 Klippo AB Professional products 222 5 227 150
28 February 2007 King Concepts Professional products 126 2 128 30
31 March 2007 Gardena AG Consumer Products 2,940 3,938 6,878 3,800
1 April 2007 Zenoah Professional products 1,026 73 1,099 1,200
1 June 2007 Soff-Cut Professional products 302 234 536 240
Total 4,616 4,252 8,868 5,420

1) Including acquisition cost

2) Financial year for Gardena 1 October - 30 September 2006; for Zenoah 1 April - 31 March 2006; for King Concepts 1 July - 30 June 2006.

SPECIFICATION OF ALL NET ASSETS ACQUIRED AND GOODWILL

Fair value,
Acquired companies acquisition
SEKm book values Fair value adjustment balance
Goodwill 1,957 -1,957 0
Other intangible assets 181 2,156 2,337
Property, plant and equipment 1,011 4 1,015
Other non-current assets 188 0 188
Inventories 1,152 62 1,214
Trade receivables 1,787 0 1,787
Other operating assets 198 0 198
Trade payables -598 0 -598
Other operating liabilities -1,408 -782 -2,190
Net debt -4,253 0 -4,253
Net identifiable assets 215 -517 -302
Goodwill 4,918
Consideration paid 4,616
Cash and cash equivalents acquired -147
Net cash paid 4,469

The acquisition balances are preliminary and will be finalized in the year-end closing.The acquisitions total contribution to the Group's net sales end of September amounted to SEK 3,292m with an operating income of SEK 431m.

GARDENA

Gardena is the most significant acquisition during 2007 and is therefore also shown separately below. The acquisition balance is preliminary and will be finalized in the year-end closing.

Fair value,
Acquired companies acquisition
SEKm book values Fair value adjustment balance
Goodwill 1,774 -1,774 0
Other intangible assets 159 1,883 2,042
Property, plant and equipment 888 0 888
Other non-current assets 161 4 165
Inventories 845 53 898
Trade receivables 1,188 0 1,188
Other operating assets 151 0 151
Trade payables -311 0 -311
Other operating liabilities -1,255 -745 -2,000
Net debt -3,938 0 -3,938
Net identifiable assets -338 -579 -917
Goodwill 3,857
Consideration paid 2,940
Cash and cash equivalents
acquired -102
Net cash paid 2,838

The majority of the other intangible assets consist of the trademark Gardena, which has been deemed to have indefinite life. The inventory has been valued to fair value at the date of acquisition, which has increased the purchased inventory by SEK 53m. Due to Gardena's high turnover of inventory in the second quarter the full amount was charged to the income statement during that quarter. The Gardena operation's net sales end of September amounted to SEK 2,455m with an operating income of SEK 388m, excluding the above mentioned charge for the Group.

PARENT COMPANY

INCOME STATEMENT

Q3 Q3 Jan.- Jan.- Full year
SEKm 2007 2006 Sept. Sept. 2006
2007 2006
Net sales 2,237 1,842 8,168 7,466 9,404
Cost of goods sold -1,597 -1,317 -5,991 -5,633 -7,020
Gross operating income 640 525 2,177 1,833 2,384
Selling expense -213 -171 -692 -584 -765
Administrative expense -79 -64 -285 -212 -298
Other operating
income/expense -1 0 -2 -1 3
Operating income 347 290 1,198 1,036 1,324
Financial items, net 59 47 732 57 81
Income after financial
items 406 337 1,930 1,093 1,405
Appropriations 7 5 25 16 -257
Income before taxes 413 342 1,955 1,109 1,148
Taxes -39 -3 -277 -221 -338
Income for the period 374 339 1,677 888 810

BALANCE SHEET

30 September 30 September 31 December
SEKm 2007 2006 2006
Non-current assets
Current assets
4,177
21,212
4,171
12,364
4,172
13,845
Total assets 25,389 16,535 18,017
Equity 8,961 8,456 8,131
Untaxed reserves 637 372 661
Provisions 47 37 63
Interest-bearing liabilities 14,001 6,245 7,204
Current liabilities 1,743 1,425 1,958
Total equity and liabilities 25,389 16,535 18,017
DEFINITIONS
Capital indicators
Net assets Total assets exclusive of liquid funds and interest-bearing financial
receivables, less operating liabilities, non-interest-bearing provisions and
deferred tax liabilities.
Operating working Inventories and trade receivables less trade payables.
capital
Working capital
Current assets exclusive of liquid funds and interest-bearing financial
receivables, less operating liabilities and non-interest-bearing provisions.
Net borrowings Total interest-bearing liabilities less liquid funds.
Liquid funds Cash and cash equivalents, short term investments as well as fair value
derivative assets.
Net debt/equity ratio Net borrowings in relation to total adjusted equity.
Equity/assets ratio Equity as a percentage of total assets.
Capital employed Total liabilities and equity less non-interest bearing debt including deferred
tax liability
Other key ratios
Earnings per share
Income for the period divided by the number of shares.
Net sales growth Net sales as a percentage of the preceding period.
Gross margin Gross operating income as a percentage of net sales.
Operating margin Operating income as a percentage of net sales.
Return on equity Income for the period as a percentage of average equity.
Return on capital
employed
Operating income plus financial income as a percentage of average capital
employed.
Operating cash flow Total cash flow from operations and investments, excluding acquisitions and
divestments of operations.
EBITDA Earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditure Property, plant and equipment and capitalization of product development
and software.

Factors affecting forward-looking statements

This report contains forward-looking statements in the sense referred to in the American Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements comprise, among other things, financial goals, goals of future business and financial plans. These statements are based on present expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may give rise to major deviations of the result due to several aspects. These aspects include, among other things: consumer demand and market conditions in the geographical areas and lines of business in which Husqvarna operates, the effects of currency fluctuations, downward pressure on prices due to competition, a material reduction of sales by important distributors, any success in developing new products and in marketing, outcome of any product responsibility litigation, progress when it comes to reach the goals set for productivity and efficient use of capital, successful identification of growth opportunities and acquisition objects, and to integrate these into the existing business and successful achievement of goals to make the supply chain more efficient.