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  • Magnus Törnblom

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    Lisa Wigert new Head of Strategy and Business Development at Axfood

    Lisa Wigert has been recruited as Axfood’s new Head of Strategy and Business Development and will be part of the Executive Committee. Lisa joins Axfood from ICA, where she has held various roles in business development and strategy.Lisa Wigert will assume the role as Head of Strategy and Business Development at Axfood on 4 September and will be part of the Executive Committee. Lisa currently holds a management role in business development at ICA Gruppen, with responsibility for business development across the group companies. Prior to this, she has extensive experience in retail and food

    Axfood’s CFO Anders Lexmon will leave the company

    CFO Anders Lexmon has decided to leave Axfood to pursue other opportunities outside of the Group. The search for a successor is now being initiated, and Anders Lexmon will continue in his role until spring 2027 to ensure an orderly transition.Anders Lexmon has worked for Axfood since 2002 and during the last ten years as the Group’s CFO.“After nearly 25 years at Axfood, I have decided to gradually conclude my operational career. I have had a fantastic time at Axfood where, in my role as CFO, I have had the opportunity to help develop the Group from the time when Axfood was practically a

    Increased earnings through volume growth and improved efficiency

    Axfood summarises a quarter with higher volumes in a market characterised by a particularly high activity rate ahead of the Easter holidays and the reduction of VAT on food that came into effect on 1 April. Sales growth was lower than what we had hoped for, however through a clear customer focus and improved efficiency, we are creating value throughout the entire value chain and increased our earnings.President and CEO Simone Margulies comments on the interim report for the first quarter 2026: “Overall, the food retail market performed well in the first quarter of the year. The market

    Invitation to the presentation of Axfood’s first quarter 2026

    Axfood invites investors, analysts and the press to a presentation of the interim report for the first quarter 2026 at 9:30 am CET on 23 April. The report will be published at 7:00 am CET the same day.Axfood’s President and CEO Simone Margulies will present the report together with CFO Anders Lexmon. The presentation will be held in English.Time: Thursday, 23 April at 9:30 am CETTo follow the presentation webcast, please use this link .To participate via teleconference, please register via this link 

    Resolutions at Axfood’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

    The Annual General Meeting (AGM) re-elected all directors except Fabian Bengtsson who had declined re-election. The AGM also decided to pay a dividend of SEK 9.00 per share and to introduce an additional long-term incentive programme.The AGM of Axfood Aktiebolag (publ) was held on 18 March 2026. Adoption of income statements and balance sheetsThe AGM voted in favour of adopting the income statement and balance sheet for the Parent Company and the Group for the 2025 financial year. Discharge from liabilityThe AGM discharged the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from

    Axfood publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2025

    Axfood’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 has been published and is now available on the Group’s website.“By leveraging the strength of our business model, we continue to challenge and summarise another year of above-market growth and stronger market positions. We are preparing for the future and continuing to invest in strategically important areas in order to become even more efficient and competitive. We are maintaining a high rate of development, and I am convinced that we are well positioned to continue to challenge and grow,” says Simone Margulies, President and CEO, in the CEO’s

    Notice of Axfood’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

    Welcome to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood AB (publ), corporate registration number 556542-0824, to be held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Münchenbryggeriet, Mälarsalen, Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2 (please note that it is a different entrance than for the 2025 AGM) in Stockholm, Sweden. Registration for the AGM will open at 4:00 p.m. Shareholders may participate in person, by proxy or postal vote as described below in this notice.Registration and notification Shareholders who wish to participate in the proceedings of the AGM must; · be registered as shareholders

    Strong year-end with growth higher than the market

    For the eleventh consecutive year, we summarise a year with increased market share by leveraging the strength of our entire business model. We continue to challenge and are reporting also for the last quarter of the year above-market growth. We are preparing for the future and investing in strategically important areas to continue attracting more customers, become even more efficient, and strengthen our competitiveness.President and CEO Simone Margulies comments on the year-end report for 2025: “Over the past year, we successfully navigated a market characterised by intense competition

    Axfood reaches milestone – all trucks now operate exclusively on renewable energy

    Axfood, with retail chains such as Willys, Hemköp and City Gross, has achieved its target of fossil-free transports between warehouses and stores. In just two years, both own and procured transports have been transitioned to renewable fuels and electricity. The transition covers more than 200 Group-owned trucks, as well as at least the same number of contracted vehicles. The next step is to further reduce emissions through increased electrification of the vehicle fleet.Transports are one of several prioritised areas in Axfood’s sustainability work. The Group takes a broad and strategic

    Invitation to the presentation of Axfood’s year-end report 2025

    Axfood invites investors, analysts and the press to a presentation of the year-end report 2025 at 9:30 am CET on 29 January. The report will be published at 7:00 am CET the same day.Axfood’s President and CEO Simone Margulies will present the report together with CFO Anders Lexmon. The presentation will be held in English. Time: Thursday, 29 January at 9:30 am CET To follow the presentation webcast, please use this link . To participate via teleconference, please register via this link 

    Agreement signed for automation in Axfood’s new highly automated logistics centre in Kungsbacka

    Axfood has signed an agreement with Witron to invest in automation equipment for the new logistics centre that the Group plans to establish in Kungsbacka. The logistics centre will ensure higher capacity and efficiency for the Group’s future growth in southern Sweden. Operations and ramp-up of the facility is planned to be initated in 2030. The total contracted investment amounts to EUR 265 m during the period 2026-2031.In April, Axfood announced its plan to establish a highly automated logistics centre in southern Sweden. In August, the Group communicated that letters of intent had been

    The Nominating Committee’s proposal for Board of Directors of Axfood

    Ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 18 March 2026, the Nominating Committee of Axfood proposes the re-election of directors Caroline Berg, Björn Annwall, Mia Brunell Livfors, Christian Luiga, Peter Ruzicka, Kristofer Tonström and Sara Öhrvall.Caroline Berg is proposed for re-election as Chairman of the Board. Fabian Bengtsson has announced that he declines re-election.The Nominating Committee ahead of the 2026 Annual General Meeting consists of Marie Ehrling (committee chair, Axel Johnson AB), Caroline Sjösten (Swedbank Robur Funds), Sussi Kvart (Handelsbanken Funds) and Erik Durhan (

    Growth in all segments and increased market shares

    Axfood summarises another strong quarter with high customer traffic, volume growth and increased market shares, as well as positive earnings trends in all operating segments. The Group continues to invest in strategically important areas in order to become even more efficient and further improve its competitiveness. In recent years, the logistics structure has been developed to enable continued profitable growth, and in the quarter plans were announced for a new, highly automated logistics centre in Kungsbacka with the aim of increasing capacity and efficiency also in southern Sweden.

    Invitation to the presentation of Axfood’s third quarter 2025

    Axfood invites investors, analysts and the press to a presentation of the interim report for the third quarter 2025 at 9:30 am CET on 23 October. The report will be published at 7:00 am CET the same day.Axfood’s President and CEO Simone Margulies will present the report together with CFO Anders Lexmon. The presentation will be held in English. Time: Thursday, 23 October at 9:30 am CET To follow the presentation webcast, please use this link . To participate via teleconference, please register via this link 

    Capital Markets Day 2025: “The strength of our business concept allows us to keep challenging and growing"

    Today, Axfood is hosting a Capital Markets Day for institutional investors, analysts and financial media at Urban Deli Hagastaden in Stockholm. An update on the Group’s strategy to drive long-term, profitable and sustainable growth through distinctive concepts in collaboration will be provided during the Capital Markets Day. Information will also be presented on the performance of the various businesses as well as the ongoing investments for the future.“Axfood has a fantastic business model and Group structure that creates opportunities and competitive advantages. With our strong concepts

    Nominating Committee ahead of Axfood’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

    The members of the Nominating Committee ahead of Axfood’s 2026 Annual General Meeting have now been appointed.Axfood's Annual General Meeting (AGM) has resolved that the Nominating Committee shall comprise members appointed by each of the four largest known shareholders in terms of votes as per the last banking day in August in the year before the AGM. If any of them abstain, at least six shareholders shall be asked if needed to ensure that a Nominating Committee of at least three members can be appointed. The Nominating Committee ahead of the 2026 AGM has the following composition:

    Letters of intent signed for new highly automated logistics centre in Kungsbacka

    Axfood plans to establish a new highly automated logistics centre to be completed in 2030 which will ensure higher capacity and efficiency for the Group’s future growth in southern Sweden. Letters of intent have been signed with Witron to use the company’s automation technology and with the Municipality of Kungsbacka to locate the logistics centre to Frillesås.As previously communicated, Axfood plans to establish a new highly automated logistics centre to create even more capacity and efficiency in the southern parts of Sweden. The German company Witron, a market leader in dynamic warehouse

    A strong quarter with increased market shares

    Axfood summarises a strong second quarter, with growth significantly outperforming the market. Thanks to affordable and attractive offerings, more and more consumers are choosing to shop with us. Moreover, investments in automation and logistics in recent years are having a positive impact on the Group’s efficiency and competitiveness. Strategic initiatives are also under way to further strengthen the Group’s market presence and the position of the store chains.President and CEO Simone Margulies comments on the interim report for the second quarter 2025: “It is clear that a growing

    Invitation to the presentation of Axfood’s second quarter 2025

    Axfood invites investors, analysts and the press to a presentation of the interim report for the second quarter 2025 at 9:30 am CET on 11 July. The report will be published at 7:00 am CET the same day.Axfood’s President and CEO Simone Margulies will present the report together with CFO Anders Lexmon. The presentation will be held in English. Time: Friday, 11 July at 9:30 am CET To follow the presentation webcast, please use this link . To participate via teleconference, please register via this link 

    Invitation to Axfood's Capital Markets Day 2025

    Axfood invites institutional investors, analysts, and financial media to a Capital Markets Day to be held on 18 September 2025.The Capital Markets Day (CMD) will be held in Stockholm at Urban Deli Hagastaden, Hagaesplanaden 4. The event will start at 1.30 p.m. (CET) and is estimated to end at 5:00 p.m. (CET), followed by mingle and light refreshments. Registration will open at 1:00 p.m. In addition, before the event a tour of the recently refurbished Hemköp Torsplan store will be organised between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (CET) for those who are interested.The purpose with the CMD is to

    Increased market shares and stable profit development

    With a focus on the customer meeting and further volume growth, Axfood continued to strengthen its market positions in the first quarter of the year. Axfood reported a stable earnings performance and maintained a high level of activity in areas deemed to be strategically important for increased efficiency and market presence. A number of activities have also been initiated to strengthen City Gross. In logistics, the productivity of the recently completed logistics centre in Bålsta is continuing to improve, and the Group is now initiating the next steps in the development of the logistics

    Invitation to the presentation of Axfood’s first quarter 2025

    Axfood invites investors, analysts and the press to a presentation of the interim report for the first quarter 2025 at 9:30 am CET on 24 April. The report will be published at 7:00 am CET the same day.Axfood’s President and CEO Simone Margulies will present the report together with CFO Anders Lexmon. The presentation will be held in English. Time: Thursday, 24 April at 9:30 am CET To follow the presentation webcast, please use this link . To participate via teleconference, please register via this link 

    Resolutions at Axfood’s 2025 Annual General Meeting

    The Annual General Meeting (AGM) re-elected all directors except Thomas Ekman who had declined re-election, and elected Björn Annwall and Kristofer Tonström as new directors. Caroline Berg was elected as the new Chairman. The AGM also decided to pay a dividend of SEK 8.75 per share and to introduce an additional long-term incentive programme.The AGM of Axfood Aktiebolag (publ) was held on 19 March 2025. Adoption of the income statement and balance sheet and of the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheetThe AGM voted in favour of adopting the income statement and

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