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It is with the greatest respect and due modesty that I now will take over the responsibility to building Candyking into a company of excellence together with my team. The company shall become a leading player within fast-moving consumer goods
Dani Evanoff
Dani Evanoff has what it takes to take Candyking to the next level in a tough competitive market,” says Jan Ohlsson, chairman of Candyking’s board. “We wish Dani and his team all the best in their continued journey together
Jan Ohlsson
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Information in relation to E Out Instrument AB’s SEK 218,250,000 Earn-out Debt Instruments 2017/2019

(relating to the sale of bonds and shares issued by Candyking Holding AB (publ)) (the “Instrument”) ISIN: SE0009857949Stockholm on 15 April 2017 On 17 February 2017 Candyking Holding AB (publ) (the “Company” or “Candyking”) announced that Cloetta AB (publ) through its wholly owned subsidiary E Out Instruments AB (“Cloetta”) had acquired the shares in the Company as well as the Company’s outstanding bonds and certain other debt for a purchase price amounting to MSEK 325 on a cash and debt free basis (the “Purchase Price”). Further, based upon Cloetta’s and Candyking’s combined sales

Notice for bondholders’ meeting (written procedure) due to the sale of Candyking to Cloetta

Stockholm on 24 February 2017Reference is made to the press release on 17 February 2017 in relation to the divestment of, inter alia, all shares in Candyking Holding AB (publ) (the “Company” or “Candyking”) and the Company’s bond-loan in a nominal amount of MSEK 750 (the “Bonds”) to a wholly owned subsidiary of Cloetta AB (publ) (“Cloetta”). At the request of the Company in agreement with certain bondholders, the agent has today summoned a bondholders’ meeting by way of a procedure in writing to resolve upon approval of the transaction, the exchange of instruments and other resolutions

Candyking gets new owner

Candyking, a leading concept supplier of pick and mix candy in the Nordics, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland, gets a new owner. Cloetta acquires the shares in Candyking from the current owner and group CEO, Dani Evanoff, as well as Candyking’s outstanding bonds.-          Shortly after my acquisition of Candyking, after a thorough dialogue with the creditors of the Company, the conclusion was that we needed to find a strong and long-term owner to the company. With this insight, dialogues with several potential purchasers on the market were initiated and Cloetta was deemed to be the

Candyking gets new owner

Candyking, a leading pick and mix candy supplier in the Nordic countries, UK, Ireland and Poland, will get a new owner. The company’s current CEO, Dani Evanoff, will through a new legal entity take over ownership of Candyking from its present owner, the investment fund Accent Equity 2008.Dani Evanoff started the company Godisprinsen, acquired by Candyking in 2008. Dani was thereafter part of the group management team for several years. He then created his own concepts within the fast-moving consumer goods market and assumed the role of CEO for Candyking in the summer of 2016. Candyking was

Candyking broadens its offering with a new concept by the acquisition of Lilla Fiket

Candyking continues its focus on growth by offering the customers new in-store concepts. The latest addition is Lilla Fiket. A new and exciting concept which offers cookies and pastry products in pick & mix.   – Lilla Fiket further strenghten our concept portfolio and makes Candyking to an even more attractive supplier to the grocery market, says Frida Åkerblom, Executive Vice President Candyking Holding AB. Furthermore, Lilla Fiket fits Candyking’s concept strategy very well. We will focus on continuos growth by taking new areas in the stores that are profitable for both Candyking and

Candyking Sweden AB cancels central logistics agreement with ICA Sweden AB

To increase the flexibility and efficiency in the supply chain Candyking Sweden has today cancelled the central logistics agreement with ICA Sweden AB regarding pick and mix confectionary and snacks. This means that Candyking Sweden will deliver directly to ICA stores. The agreement has a notice period of three months. The work with transferring the stores with logistic set-up through ICA’s central warehouse will start immediately. A significant share of Candyking Sweden’s ICA-volume is already today delivered directly to the stores. This information was made public on the 6th of July at

Candyking restarts – new CEO and focus on growth

Candyking Holding, leading supplier of pick & mix candy in the Nordic region, the UK, Ireland and Poland, restarts with the objective to regain lost ground in the Nordics. As a consequence, the current CEO, Fredrik von Oelreich, leaves his post and is replaced by Dani Evanoff. The organizational change comes into effect immediatly.Dani Evanoff is the Swedish entrepreneur who among other things founded the pick & mix company Godisprinsen (Candy Prince) acquired by Candyking in 2008. Following the aqusition Mr. Evanoff was a part of the Candyking’s group management team for several years. He

Candyking Holding AB´s (publ) annual report for 2015

Candyking Holding AB’s (publ) annual report for 2015 is available at the company’s website, www.candyking.com. Candyking was founded in 1984 and is a supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland and Poland. Candyking has issued bonds which are listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. More information is available at www.candyking.com. The information shall be made available pursuant to the Securities Act and/or the Financial Trading Act.

Quarterly report October–December 2015

Fourth quarter · Volume decreased by 16.1 % in the fourth quarter, primarily explained by lost customer contracts in Sweden. · Net sales decreased by 11.4 % to MSEK 397.0 (448.0). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 11.5 %. · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 18.8 (21.5). · Decreasing sales in Sweden was partly compensated by continued positive development in Norway and Denmark. · Cash flow from operating activities decreased to MSEK 39.6 (78.6). Full year 2015 · Volume decreased by 19.0% as a result of lost accounts in Sweden and Finland. · Net

Organizational change Candyking

Frida Åkerblom, CFO Candyking Group, has been pointed Executive Vice President for the Group as well as Country Manager Sweden. Hans Pettersson, Finance Director since 2011, has at the same time been appointed acting CFO. Current Country Manager Sweden, Jerker Bluhme, has chosen to leave the company in connection with the reorganisation. The new organization comes into effect as of February 1. This information was made public on the 21th of January 2016, at 15.00.

Quarterly report July – September 2015

Third quarter · Volume decreased by 15.5 % in the third quarter, primarily explained by the loss of the Coop account in Sweden. · Net sales decreased by 11.0 % to MSEK 370.2 (415.9). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 12.5 %. · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 12.5 (17.6). · Cash flow from operating activities increased significantly to MSEK 48.2 (3.3), mainly driven by improved working capital. First nine months · Volume decreased by 20.0% the first nine months as a result of lost accounts in Sweden and Finland. Volume development in Norway and Denmark

Update regarding Candyking’s Q3/Q4 2015 tender processes

Candyking has recently participated in and now finalised three important tenders regarding confectionery pick and mix. The company has extended the agreement with Dansk Supermarked in Denmark, whereas the agreement with Bergendahls in Sweden and Coop in Norway will not be extended after December 31, 2015. In 2014 Candking’s net sales was 1,769 million SEK. Bergendahls represented just under 4% of the total turnover and Coop Norway approximately 5%. This information was made public on the 6th of November 2015, at 09.30.

Quarterly report April - June 2015

Second quarter · Volume decreased by 34.2% in the second quarter, primarily explained by Easter falling into Q2 2014, while it this year fell in Q1, and the loss of the Coop account in Sweden. · Net sales decreased by 28.2% to MSEK 330.3 (460.0). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 30.3%. · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK -5.3 (19.3), a decrease that is primarily explained by the seasonality effect of Easter in combination with the loss of Coop in Sweden. · Cash flow from operating activities increased to MSEK 35.3 (26.2). First six months · Volume

Quarterly report January-March 2015

First quarter · Volume decreased by 9.6 % in the first quarter, primarily explained by the loss of Coop in Sweden. Volume was positively affected by the fact that the majority of the Easter sales was in Q1, while it in 2014 was in Q2. · Net sales decreased by 3.7 % to MSEK 428.1 (444.7). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 7.6 % · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 13.9 (9.9), an increase that can be explained by the Easter seasonality effect in combination with a continued positive development in Denmark and the UK. · Cash flow from operating activities amounted

Candyking signs a new agreement with Wilkinson in the UK

Candyking, Europe’s leading player within Pick & Mix sweets, and Wilkinson, one of UK’s leading High Street retailers, have signed an agreement to continue their cooperation until end 2018. Wilkinson and Candyking have successfully developed the category across the last 8 years, working together to deliver a market leading position in the UK for pick & mix sweets. Wilkinson currently has 376 stores in the UK. “Candyking is very excited to continue our cooperation with Wilkinson. We see a great potential for growth in the British market and we have several on-going projects with the

Candyking Holding AB´s (publ) annual report for 2014

Candyking Holding AB’s (publ) annual report for 2014 is available at the company’s website, www.candyking.com. Candyking was founded in 1984 and is a supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland and Poland. Candyking has issued bonds which are listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. More information is available at www.candyking.com. The information shall be made available pursuant to the Securities Act and/or the Financial Trading Act.

Quarterly report October-December 2014

Continued weak development in Sweden, while the profitability in the international markets improved.Fourth Quarter · Volume decreased by 9.2 % in the fourth quarter, explained by lower sales in the Swedish market. Net sales decreased by 4.7 % to MSEK 448.0 (470.0). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 7.0 % · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 21.5 (28.3), a decrease explained by lower sales in the Swedish market · Decreasing sales in Sweden was partly compensated by continued positive development primarily in Denmark, Norway and UK · Net cash flow amounted to MSEK

Quarterly report July - September 2014

Lower sales in Sweden while other markets continue the positive developmentThird quarter · Volume decreased by 8.9 % in the third quarter, explained by lower sales in Sweden · Net sales decreased by 2.7 % to MSEK 415.9 (427.6). Measured in constant currency the decrease was 6.1 % · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 18.6 (25.3), a decrease explained by lower sales in the Swedish market · Decreasing sales in Sweden was partly compensated by continued positive development primarily in Denmark and Norway First nine months · Volume was stable in the first nine months,

Candyking strengthens the board of directors

At the General assembly in Candyking Holding AB on September 26, 2014, a new board of Directors was elected. The new Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the advisory firm to the main owner, Accent Equity Funds: Bernt Lindberg, Chairman of the Board, Niklas Sloutski and Daniel Thonestad, as well as Candyking’s CEO, Fredrik von Oelreich. In addition Jonny Olsson, who has extensive experience in the consumer goods and retail industries, was elected. This is an important addition to the board of a personality with a strong track record from the industry. Jonny Olsson has held

New Country manager Sweden appointed at Candyking

Jerker Bluhme, Director Large Accounts and part of the Swedish management team since beginning of the year, has been appointed new Country manager for Sweden, with effect as of October 1, 2014. Jerker previously was the Sales Director at SBS TV (Channel 5) and has a solid experience of confectionery from companies like Kraft Foods and Mars. Candyking’s current Country manager, Michael Westin, has after almost 5 years with the company decided to leave Candyking and pursue his career outside the company. During Michael’s time as Country manager, the Swedish sales company has broadened the

Quarterly report April – June 2014

Candyking grows with 5 % in the first six monthsSecond quarter · Volume increased by 22.6 % in the second quarter, which is explained by the fact that Easter in 2013 fell in the first quarter whereas it fell in the second quarter this year · Net sales increased by 24.7 % to MSEK 460.0 (368.8). Measured in constant currency the increase was 21.0 % · The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 19.3 (3.7), an increase mainly explained by the timing of Easter · The quarter was affected by increased cost of goods sold primarily driven by adverse currency fluctuations First six months

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