Electrolux Awarded "Best Annual Report" in the World

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Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:06am EDT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(Business Wire)--
The Electrolux (STO:ELUXA)(STO:ELUXB)(LSE:ELXB) Annual Report for
2007 was ranked number one in the latest edition of the "Annual Report
on Annual Reports" by Report Watch. Overall, 500 international listed
companies were included in the ranking. The report is the only survey
that ranks annual reports on a global basis.

   When conducting the evaluation, Report Watch takes a
representative cross-section of annual reports based on the relative
importance of stock markets, aiming at industrial and geographic
diversity.

   A+ and first rate The annual reports are scored for 10 criteria:
packaging, highlights, strategy, business, financials, investors,
governance, accounting, responsibility, communication. Of all the
reports, Electrolux received the most points and received an A+
first-rate ranking. The Electrolux annual report also received notable
mention for its presentation of branding, historical data, business at
a glance, share info, and two- or plus-book management.

   "We are very pleased with this excellent ranking," says Peter
Nyquist, head of Investor Relations. "Each year we strive to
communicate our results and strategy in a clear and innovative way.
And it's rewarding to receive external recognition for it."

   Pictures of Electrolux Annual Report 2008 are available for
download at: http://www.electrolux.com/image_video_bank.aspx

   More information about the report: http://www.reportwatch.net/

   For more information about the Electrolux Annual Report please
visit: http://www.electrolux.com/investors_and_media.aspx

   Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances
for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to
customers in 150 countries every year. The company focuses on
innovations that are thoughtfully designed, based on extensive
consumer insight, to meet the real needs of consumers and
professionals. Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers,
washing machines, vacuum cleaners and cookers sold under esteemed
brands such as Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Zanussi, Eureka and
Frigidaire. In 2007, Electrolux had sales of SEK 105 billion and
57,000 employees. For more information, visit
http://www.electrolux.com/press

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