Husqvarna's sales fell 1 percent in the second quarter to 15,277 million kronor. At the same time, organic sales increased by 5 percent. The operating result landed at 2,063 million kronor compared to last year's figure of 1,899 million kronor. The operating margin was strengthened to 13.5 percent.
"The uncertainty in the global economy with geopolitical instability, concerns about trade tariffs and significant currency fluctuations continues, which particularly affects the markets in North America," writes CEO Pavel Hajman in the interim report.
The net debt decreased to 12.3 million kronor from previously 15.6.
On Thursday, the announcement came that the company is internally recruiting Glen Instone as the new CEO. He will take office on August 11.
