Electrolux: Change in segment reporting as of 2004


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 05, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Electrolux (Nasdaq:ELUX) As of the first quarter of 2004, the Group's garden equipment for the consumer market will be reported as a separate segment within Consumer Durables in the financial reporting. The new Outdoor Products segment also includes consumer outdoor products sold under the Husqvarna brand, previously reported within Professional Outdoor Products.

The new reporting structure reflects the organizational change within outdoor products in which all consumer and professional outdoor products have been combined under one management.

The tables below show financial key data, excluding items affecting comparability for 2003, 2002 and 2001 in accordance with the new reporting structure. Quarterly data for the new reporting structure is available at: www.electrolux.com/financials

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