STOCKHOLM, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux Group issues a correction of the press release regarding the interim report for the first quarter of 2025 that was published earlier today. The correction concerns that the press release did not include the MAR label with reference to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Apart from this, the press release remains unchanged.

The following MAR label was included in the company's interim report attached as an appendix to the press release, but should also have been included in the press release:

This disclosure contains information that Electrolux Group is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 29-04-2025 07:00 CET.

Below is the correct press release in its entirety:

Highlights of the first quarter of 2025

• Net sales amounted to SEK 32,576m (31,077) with an organic sales growth of 7.9% (-3.7), mainly driven by North America and Latin America.

• Operating income significantly improved to SEK 452m (-720) corresponding to an operating margin of 1.4% (-2.3). Increased volumes and a favorable mix had a positive impact on earnings, partially offset by a slightly negative impact from price development. Cost reduction actions contributed to a SEK 1.4bn positive impact from cost efficiency.

• Income for the period amounted to SEK 42m (-1,230) and earnings per share were SEK 0.16 (-4.55).

• Operating cash flow after investments was SEK -3,107m (-2,686), with a seasonal outflow of operating working capital.

President and CEO Yannick Fierling's comment

Solid organic sales growth and improved operating income

Organic sales growth was solid in the quarter, 7.9%, mainly driven by a positive development in North America and Latin America. Our operating margin improved to 1.4%, up from -2.3% last year. We have successfully executed our product cost-out initiatives, from which, savings was the major contributor to the SEK 1.4bn in cost efficiency for the quarter.

Rapidly-changing market environment

The market environment was characterized by increased uncertainty as the quarter progressed. In North America and Europe, market demand was largely unchanged. However, consumer confidence declined throughout the quarter due to economic uncertainty and concerns around U.S. trade policy developments. In Latin America, consumer demand increased marginally, primarily driven by Brazil, in a market characterized by rising competitive pressure.

Effects from changes in U.S. trade policies had a minor impact in the first quarter. It is impressive how our entire organization is acting with speed and agility to mitigate and adapt to the rapidly-changing market environment. We will continue to closely monitor this to ensure that we take appropriate actions going forward, including price changes.