An unknown buyer agreed to acquire Certain equipment & manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee, USA from AB Electrolux (publ) (OM:ELUX B) for $82.5 million on October 12, 2022. An approximate gain of $65.8m will be recorded as a non-recurring item, positively impacting the operating income in the business area of North America, in connection with the closing of the transaction. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various factors.

Closing and the positive cash flow impact are expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2022. As of December 19, 2022, divestment of Memphis factory is postponed and buyer requested to move closing of the transaction to the first half-year 2023.