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Quarterly report July - September 2014

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Lower sales in Sweden while other markets continue the positive development

Third 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, with a minor decline of 0.5 %. International sales continue to develop favorably, mainly driven by strong growth in Denmark. Excluding Sweden, where sales development has been weak, volume increased by 5.2 %
  • Net sales increased by 2.3 % to MSEK 1320.5 (1290.9). Measured in constant currency net sales was in the same level as last year
  • The underlying EBIT amounted to MSEK 47.9 (71.3), a decrease primarily explained by increased cost of goods sold, mainly as a consequence of adverse currency fluctuations, and decreased sales in Sweden

CEO Comment

“It is positive to see that our gross margin improves, which is primarily driven by strong growth in markets with healthy profitability and to some extent due to price increases. Our focus going forward is to strengthen our offer in Sweden as well as to review the need for further price increases.” says Fredrik von Oelreich, President & CEO at Candyking

This information was made public on the 28th of November 2014, kl. 08.00.

For more information, please contact
Fredrik von Oelreich, President & CEO, +46 (0)8 795 03 00

About Candyking
Candyking was founded in 1984 and is the leading supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK & Ireland and Poland. Candyking currently has more than 10,000 retail outlets and offers stores a turnkey concept that includes products, displays and accompanying store and logistic services. Candyking’s confectionery concept and brands are Candyking, Karamellkungen, Premiyum and Candyking Favourites. In addition, Candyking is the leading pick & mix supplier of natural snacks in Sweden and Finland under the Parrot’s brand. In 2013, the company had about 1,000 employees and sales of about SEK 1.8 billion. More information is available at www.candyking.com

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