Press release

· Net sales for the first nine months rose by 8% to SEK 29,342m (27,216). Adjusted for acquisitions and changes in exchange rates, net sales declined by 9%. Operating income decreased by 27% to SEK 2,075m (2,833). Income for the period was SEK 1,355m (1,706), corresponding to SEK 2.50 (3.74) per share.

· Net sales for the third quarter declined by 2% to SEK 6,709m (6,830). Adjusted for acquisitions and changes in exchange rates, net sales declined by 11%.

· Operating income for the third quarter includes a restructuring charge of SEK 59m (15), referring to relocation of production from Italy to China.

· Excluding the above restructuring, operating income for the third quarter declined by 29% to SEK 232m (325).

· The decline in operating income in the quarter, exclusive of restructuring refers mainly to Consumer Products. Income for Professional Products also declined, but margin was unchanged.

PRESS AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

A combined press and telephone conference will be held at 13.30 CET on 23 October 2009 at Scandic Anglais, Humlegårdsgatan 23, Stockholm. To participate in the telephone conference, please call +46 (0)8 5052 0110 or +44 (0) 20 7162 0077. A replay of the telephone conference will be available at www.husqvarna.com/ir.