Daughter of Clas Ohlson has deceased 95 years of age

Mary Haid, the daughter of Clas Ohlson, passed away yesterday, surrounded by her immediate family.

Mary Haid had lived in Schindellegi, Switzerland for several years, but Sweden, and the summer house in Sjöhälla was always dear to her, and she visited Insjön every summer for as long as her health permitted her. Mary Haid was 95 years of age.

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Sara Kraft Westrell, Director of Information and Investor Relations, phone +46 247 649 13

Clas Ohlson was founded in 1918 as a mail order business based in Insjön, Dalarna, Sweden. Today, the company is trading in five countries offering outstanding service via its approx. 200 stores, web shop, catalogue and telephone sales channels. Clas Ohlson helps its customers solve every day practical problems with a wide range of affordable products in five product areas: Hardware, Electrical, Home, Multimedia and Leisure. The company is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange, has sales of 7 billion SEK and over 4,700 employees. Visit Clas Ohlson at www.clasohlson.com.