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AB Electrolux B S/ADR (ELUXY) is tied to Electrolux Group, a global appliance company whose activities and announcements generate a steady flow of company news. This news page aggregates press releases and updates related to Electrolux Group and its brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, giving investors and followers a single place to review official communications.
Recent news highlights include product-focused announcements from Frigidaire, a home appliance brand under Electrolux Group. These releases describe the launch of the Frigidaire Gallery Range with Stone-Baked Pizza Mode, presented as a first-of-its-kind home oven function in North America capable of reaching high temperatures for specific pizza styles, integrated into a multifunctional range with more than 15 cooking modes. Other communications showcase marketing partnerships around this product, including collaborations with public figures to promote new cooking experiences at home.
Beyond product launches, Electrolux Group news covers strategic and operational decisions, such as the decision to retain its profitable business in Egypt, which includes sales and production of major appliances and water heaters. The company has explained that, after evaluating alternatives, it concluded that keeping this business within the group would create higher value, and it has stated objectives to grow market share in Egypt and expand exports from the country.
Investors can also find governance and capital markets updates in the news flow, including information on share conversions between Series A and Series B shares, timetables for automatic redemption procedures, and the appointment of the Nomination Committee ahead of Annual General Meetings. In addition, Electrolux publishes invitations to quarterly result presentations and interim reports that discuss market conditions, demand for its products and its approach to shareholder returns. Bookmark this page to access the latest official releases and historical announcements connected to ELUXY.
AB Electrolux has proposed a dividend of SEK 7 per share for the fiscal year 2019, reflecting a recovery in earnings and cash flow post-coronavirus pandemic. The decision follows a previous withdrawal of the SEK 8.50 dividend proposal due to uncertainty regarding the pandemic's impact. The Board anticipates a normalization in financial performance for Q4 2020 following strong demand during Q3. An Extraordinary General Meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2020, to approve the dividend. The Q3 report will be published on October 23, 2020.
Electrolux has appointed a Nomination Committee ahead of its Annual General Meeting set for March 25, 2021. The committee consists of six members, including representatives from the four largest shareholders, the Board Chairman, and another Board member. Johan Forssell from Investor AB will chair the committee. The committee's responsibility includes proposing candidates for key positions and remuneration for Board members. Shareholders can submit proposals via email to the Nomination Committee.
Electrolux has announced an online Capital Markets Update set for November 17, 2020, from 15:00 - 17:00 CET. Hosted by CEO Jonas Samuelson and other executives, the focus will be on driving profitable growth through innovation, emphasizing the company's premium positioning in Europe, particularly in built-in kitchen appliances.
The agenda includes discussions on the role of innovation in creating value and strategies for executing the innovation roadmap, along with a live Q&A session.
AB Electrolux has appointed Carsten Franke as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President, effective October 1, 2020. He succeeds Jan Brockmann, who resigned for an external opportunity. Franke, previously COO of Electrolux Business Area Europe, has extensive experience in international manufacturing and supply chain management since joining the company in 2005. The Global Operations function he will oversee aims to enhance efficiencies and digitalization across the value chain.
Electrolux announced on August 18, 2020, that Jan Brockmann, Chief Operations Officer, will resign to pursue an external opportunity, effective September 30, 2020. Brockmann has been with Electrolux for a decade, contributing significantly to global operations, modularization, and automation initiatives.
His tenure included roles such as Head of R&D Major Appliances and Chief Technology Officer, before becoming COO in 2015. Electrolux is currently engaged in succession planning to fill this key position.