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Change in AcadeMedia's Executive Management Team

AcadeMedia is implementing an organisational change where Communcation is organised under HR director and member of the executive management team Lisa Oldmark. Since previously, Lisa Oldmark has responsibility for HR and Academy. Jonas Nordström, AcadeMedia’s Chief legal officer since 2018 will also join AcadeMedias executive management team with responsibilities including compliance and regulatory affairs. Jonas Nordström has a background as a judge at the Svea Court of Appeal and has held several managerial positions including Chief legal officer at the Swedish National Agency for

AcadeMedia plans for more openings in Germany - approaching the target of 10,000 pre-school places

AcadeMedia has decided to open 600 additional preschool places in Germany. This means that AcadeMedia now has approved new openings corresponding to around 2,000 preschool places in regions where demand is high. Once the preschools are open, AcadeMedia will have more than 10’000 preschool places. Today, AcadeMedia has 98 preschools with more than 8,000 preschool places in Germany. Since AcadeMedia entered Germany in 2017, the expansion plan has had a clear focus on organic growth with 10-15 new openings per year. With the approved new starts, corresponding to around 2,000 preschool

Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting of AcadeMedia AB (publ)

The following resolutions were passed at AcadeMedia’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today on 28 November 2024 in Stockholm. Election of the Board of Directors and auditor The AGM resolved, in accordance with the proposal from the Nomination Committee, that the number of Board members appointed by the general meeting shall be seven without deputies. Johan Andersson, Ann-Marie Begler, Jan Bernhardsson, Mikael Helmerson, Hilde Britt Mellbye, Marie Osberg and Håkan Sörman were re-elected as Board members. Håkan Sörman was re-elected as chairman of the Board. The AGM resolved that the

Notice of Annual General Meeting of AcadeMedia AB (publ)

The shareholders of AcadeMedia AB (publ), reg, no. 556846-0231, with its registered office in Stockholm, are summoned to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 2 p.m. at AcadeMedia’s head office, Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 2, Stockholm. Registration starts at 1 p.m.   Timeline: Record Date                                                               20 November 2024 Last day to notify attendance                                                22 November 2024 Last day to re-register nominee-registered shares                          22 November 2024 Date of

AcadeMedia’s interim report, July 2024 – September 2024

First quarter (July – September 2024) · Net sales increased by 12,0 percent and amounted to SEK 3,842 million (3,430). Organic growth, including bolt-on acquisitions, was 6.0 percent. · Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 272 million (232). · Adjusted operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability and effects of IFRS 16, amounted to SEK 157 million (151). There were no items affecting comparability in the quarter (SEK -6 million). · Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 80 million (62). · Earnings per share was SEK 0.79 (0.59) after dilution. Adjusted

AcadeMedia publishes the Annual and Sustainability report for 2023/2024

AcadeMedia’s 2023/2024 Annual Report is now available on the corporate website, and as an attached pdf to this press release. The Sustainability report is located on pages 15-47.https://academedia.se/en/about-us/investors/reports-and-presentations/ With consideration to the environment, this Annual and Sustainability report is only published digitally. For more information, please contact:Hanna Clausén, IRTelephone: +46 70 587 97 67E-mail: hanna.clausen@academedia.se About AcadeMedia AcadeMedia creates opportunities for people to develop. The 21,000 employees at our 860

The Board of AcadeMedia proposes a voluntary share redemption program

The Board of AcadeMedia has resolved to propose that the Annual General Meeting on 28 November 2024 resolves on a voluntary redemption program, in accordance with the intention to propose a voluntary redemption program announced in the year-end report for the period July 2023 – June 2024, which was published on 28 August 2024. AcadeMedia has over time achieved a solid financial position as a result of the development efforts and investments made during several years. The board of directors considers that the company’s capital structure is not optimal and therefore proposes a redemption

Invitation to conference call with web presentation of AcadeMedia's quarterly report for July - September 2024/25

AcadeMedia's quarterly report for July - September 2024/25 will be published at 08:00 CEST on 24 October. A web-cast telephone conference will be held at 09:30 CEST the same day, where CEO Marcus Strömberg and Petter Sylvan CFO will present the report. The presentation and following Q&A session will be held in English. To participate in the conference call please register via this link:https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50049872  After registration, you will be provided with telephone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask

AcadeMedia’s year-end report July 2023 – June 2024

Fourth quarter (April – June 2024) · Net sales increased by 15.6 percent and amounted to SEK 4,856 million (4,199). Organic growth, including bolt-on acquisitions, was 6.8 percent. · Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 532 million (404), of which acquisitions contributed about SEK 30 million. · Adjusted operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability and IFRS 16, amounted to SEK 415 million (333). Items affecting comparability were SEK 0 million (-23). · Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 249 million (205). · Earnings per share was SEK 2.46 (1.94)

Invitation to conference call with web presentation of AcadeMedia's full year result for July - June 2023/24

AcadeMedia's full year result for July - June 2023/24 will be published at 08:00 CEST on 28 August. A web-cast telephone conference will be held at 09:30 CEST the same day, where CEO Marcus Strömberg and CFO Petter Sylvan will present the report. The presentation and following Q&A session will be held in English. To participate in the conference call please register via this link: https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50049871 After registration, you will be provided with telephone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions

AcadeMedia announces preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter 2023/2024

AcadeMedia’s net sales increased by about 15 percent in the fourth quarter, of which about 7 percent was organic, and are anticipated to be SEK 4,850 million (4,199). The average number of children and students, excluding the Adult Education Segment, increased by 10.6 percent to 109,510 (98,988). Adjusted operating profit increased just over 20 percent compared to previous year and is estimated to approximately SEK 410 million (333). The international business together with the Adult Education Segment constitute about 40 percent of AcadeMedias total net sales. In the fourth quarter,

AcadeMedia publishes the Nomination Committee for the AGM 2024

In accordance with the principles adopted by the Annual General Meeting 2022, the Nomination Committee shall comprise one representative for each of the three largest shareholders based on ownership of the company as per the end of the financial year’s third quarter. Should one of the three largest shareholders refrain from appointing a representative to the Nomination Committee, the right shall pass to the shareholder that, excluding these three shareholders, has the largest shareholding in the company and wish to participate in the Nomination Committee. The chairman of the board shall be

AcadeMedia’s interim report, July 2023 – March 2024

Third quarter (January – March 2024) · Net sales increased by 10.0 percent and amounted to SEK 4,613 million (4,195). Organic growth, including bolt-on acquisitions, was 6.8 percent. · Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 422 million (361). · Adjusted operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability and effects of IFRS 16, amounted to SEK 327 million (277). Items affecting comparability were SEK -11 million (-6). · Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 215 million (170). · Earnings per share were SEK 2.05 (1.60) after dilution. Adjusted for IFRS 16,

Invitation to conference call with web presentation of AcadeMedia's quarterly report for July – March 2023/24

AcadeMedia's quarterly report for July – March 2023/24 will be published at 08:00 CEST on 3 May. A web-cast telephone conference will be held at 09:30 CEST the same day, where CEO Marcus Strömberg, deputy CEO Katarina Wilson, and CFO Petter Sylvan will present the report. The presentation and following Q&A session will be held in English. To participate in the conference call please register via this link: https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50048284 After registration, you will be provided with telephone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference.

Richard Sjöberg new Head of Communications at AcadeMedia

Richard Sjöberg has been appointed Head of Communications and member of the executive management team at AcadeMedia. He will assume the position on 15 April 2024. - Communication is important for an education company like AcadeMedia, where the work we do every day affects and engages many people. Welcoming Richard to AcadeMedia and Group Management is part of our efforts to strengthen our communication. We strive to be a strong and wise voice that can help shape solutions to challenges facing the education sector. Richard's experience and expertise will be very valuable in this work,

Change in the number of shares and votes in AcadeMedia

The number of shares and votes in AcadeMedia AB has during March 2024 decreased through redemption of ordinary shares due to the voluntary redemption program, adopted at the Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2023. In total, the number of shares and votes has decreased by 4,095,867 ordinary shares and as many votes. Today, the last trading day of the month, there are in total 101,697,599 shares in AcadeMedia. 101,491,694 shares are ordinary shares with one vote per share and 205,905 shares are C shares with one tenth of a vote per share. The total number of votes in the company is 101,

AcadeMedia Group CEO returns after temporary sick leave

AcadeMedia announces that Group CEO Marcus Strömberg will return to office on 18 March 2024 after a temporary leave of absence for a planned surgery. Katarina Wilson, who has held the position of acting CEO during Marcus Strömberg’s absence, will return to her role as deputy CEO at AcadeMedia. For more information, please contact:Hanna Clausén, IRTelephone: +46 8 794 42 62E-mail: hanna.clausen@academedia.se About AcadeMediaAcadeMedia creates opportunities for people to develop. The 19,400 employees at our 700 preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools and adult

Announcement of the result of AcadeMedia’s voluntary redemption program

AcadeMedia announces the result of the company’s voluntary redemption program. The redemption program comprised a total of not more than 4,223,502 ordinary shares in AcadeMedia. Upon completion of the application period, a total of 4,095,867 ordinary shares have been submitted for redemption, corresponding to an acceptance level of approximately 97 per cent. In total, cash proceeds of approximately SEK 266 million will be distributed to the shareholders, corresponding to SEK 65 per redeemed share, to be paid around March 28, 2024. Following completion of the redemption program, the total

Mellby Gård stays as the largest owner in AcadeMedia

AcadeMedia has today been informed that Mellby Gård and Akelius Foundation have agreed to cancel the agreement according to which Akelius Foundation would acquire Mellby Gård's entire holding in AcadeMedia. This means that Mellby Gård will remain as AcadeMedia’s largest owner with 24,4% of the shares. The initiative to cancel the agreement was taken by Mellby Gård. Contact with Akelius Foundation about this was taken at the end of last week. Johan Andersson, CEO of Mellby Gård and member of the board of AcadeMedia. - We will remain as AcadeMedia’s largest owner, which I look

The Board of AcadeMedia has set the terms for the voluntary redemption program

On 30 November 2023, AcadeMedia’s Annual General Meeting resolved, in accordance with the proposal from the Board, on a voluntary redemption program, comprising a reduction of the share capital for repayment to the shareholders and a bonus issue without issuance of new shares. The Board of AcadeMedia has now set the terms of the voluntary redemption program, based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting. Not more than 4,223,502 ordinary shares may be redeemed and thus, the share capital may be reduced by not more than SEK 4,223,502. The share capital reduction will be

Statement from AcadeMedia's board regarding the change of ownership

Mellby Gård, who is the largest owner of AcadeMedia since 2016, has announced that it will sell its shares to the Akelius Foundation (trough Akelius Apartments Ltd). The Akelius Foundation will thus become the new main owner of AcadeMedia when the relevant authorities have approved the transaction. AcadeMedia's board makes this statement regarding the company getting a new main owner: · AcadeMedia's strategy is laid down in Roadmap 2030. It states that continued international expansion is important, Roadmap 2030 also has a strong focus on educational quality and sustainability. ·

Mellby Gård sells all shares in AcadeMedia to Akelius Foundation

AcadeMedia has tonight been informed that Akelius Foundation, and Mellby Gård AB have entered into an agreement whereby Akelius Foundation will acquire all Mellby Gård’s shares in AcadeMedia AB (publ) (“AcadeMedia”). The shareholding represents 25,802,981 shares, corresponding to 24.4 percent of the total number of shares and votes in AcadeMedia. The transaction is conditional upon receipt of relevant regulatory approvals. - We have great comfort in that AcadeMedia will get a new responsible main shareholder with great commitment to education, and resources to further develop the

AcadeMedia acquires Touhula in Finland

AcadeMedia has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Touhula Päiväkodit. The acquisition includes 113 preschools with about 7,700 children in Finland and is in line with AcadeMedia’s strategy to grow internationally. Touhula had a turnover in 2023 of about EUR 100 million and EBIT of about EUR 3 million. The transaction is expected to be completed on March 1st, 2024. - For a long time we have seen Finland as an attractive country for Academedia and we are delighted to have found a good partner there, says Katarina Wilson, acting CEO of AcadeMedia. In the past few years, Touhula

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