Press release

• Net sales pro forma for the first half increased to SEK 19,471m (17,610)
• Net sales for the second quarter pro forma increased to SEK 10,133m (9,730), operating income pro forma improved to SEK 1,275m (1,162) and margin was 12.6% (11.9)
• Lower demand for consumer products during the second quarter in both Europe and US
• Continued strong growth in sales and income for Professional Products
• Both Consumer Products and Professional Products reported improved operating margins

Presentation and telephone conference
A combined presentation and telephone conference will be held at 14.00 CET on 18 July 2006, at the Husqvarna head office at S:t Göransgatan 143 in Stockholm. The presentation will be chaired by Bengt Andersson, President and CEO of Husqvarna. Mr Andersson will be accompanied by Bernt Ingman, CFO.

A slide presentation will be available at www.husqvarna.com