Husqvarna Group today announces that the Group CEO, Henric Andersson, will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the company in order to undergo treatment for a medical condition. Pavel Hajman, the Group's CIO, is appointed acting CEO during Henric Andersson's absence.

`The Board wishes Henric a quick and full recovery. We have full confidence in the Group Management team that Henric has built and in Pavel Hajman as acting CEO', says Tom Johnstone, Chairman of the Husqvarna Group board of directors.

Pavel Hajman, CIO of Husqvarna Group since 2020, has been with Husqvarna Group since 2014 where he has held various senior roles in the company, including President of Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division 2014-2018 and SVP Operations Development 2018-2020.

For additional information, please contact:
Media
Fredrik Henriksson, Vice President Corporate Communications
+46 767 19 59 25
Fredrik.henriksson@husqvarnagroup.com

Investors
Johan Andersson, Vice President Investor Relations
+46 702 100 451
ir@husqvarnagroup.com

Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group was founded in 1689 and is today a world-leading manufacturer of innovative products and solutions for forest, park and garden management. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation. Husqvarna Group is also a leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group's products and solutions are mainly sold under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands via direct sales, dealers and retailers to consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Sales in 2021 amounted to SEK 47 billion and the Group has approximately 13,900 employees in 40 countries.

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