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    Clas Ohlson sales development in September 2013

    Sales rose 1% in September to SEK 525 M (523). In local currencies, sales increased 3%. Compared with the same month in 2012, 17 stores have been added and the total number of stores on September 30 2013 was 180. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 9 M (11).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                         change:                  local currency: Sweden                245  (241)                     +   2%             +   2% Norway

    Sara Kraft Westrell appointed new Director of Information and Investor Relations at Clas Ohlson

    Clas Ohlson has appointed Sara Kraft Westrell as the new Director of Information and Investor Relations and a member of the Group management team.Sara has extensive experience from working with information for both Swedish and global listed companies. Sara has a background in corporate communications with previous positions as Corporate Communications Director at Hexagon AB, Advisor at Kreab Gavin Anderson and most recently Marketing and Communications Director at JB Education AB. ”We are delighted that Sara has decided to join us at Clas Ohlson. With her expertise and global experience

    Press release from the Annual General Meeting of Clas Ohlson AB (publ) on 7 September 2013

    On Saturday, 7 September 2013, Clas Ohlson AB held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2012/2013 financial year in Insjön, whereby the following primary resolutions were adopted. For more detailed information on the content of the resolutions, please refer to the press release published on 6 August 2013 and the complete Notification of the AGM.The Notification of the AGM and the complete motions pertaining to the AGM resolutions listed below are available on Clas Ohlson AB’s website, http://om.clasohlson.com. Adoption of the balance sheet and income statement The AGM adopted the

    Clas Ohlson expands internationally through franchising in GCC region

    With Clas Ohlson’s strong concept, brand and market position in the Nordic region as a base, sights are now set on continued international expansion. Through franchising, as a complement to Clas Ohlson’s primary establishment strategy based on wholly owned operations, additional growth opportunities can be created in new markets.A franchising agreement has been signed with SYH Retail, Al Homaizi Group Company, regarding the establishment of Clas Ohlson’s retail concept in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman

    Clas Ohlson: Interim report 1 May 2013 – 31 July 2013

    First quarter * Sales totalled SEK 1,507 M (1,462), up 3%. In local currencies, growth was 5%. * Operating profit amounted to SEK 92 M (101), down 8% * Profit after tax was SEK 69 M (72), down 5% * Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.09 (1.14), down 4% * Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 109 M (95)Events after the end of the reporting period * Sales in August amounted to SEK 561 M (530), up 6%. In local currencies, growth was 7%. * Clas Ohlson is expanding internationally through franchising in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region CEO Klas

    Clas Ohlson to move the store at Åsane Shopping Centre, Åsane to Horisont Shopping Centre, Åsane, Norway.

    Clas Ohlson will move the store at Åsane Shopping Centre to Horisont Shopping Centre, a shopping centre under construction in Åsane, Norway. Clas Ohlson has been happy with the development of the store in the current location in Åsane so far, but we would like to move to a larger store with an even better location.The new store is scheduled to open in November 2014 and the retail space will amount to a total of 1,650 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 40,000 residents. For further information, please contact: Geir Hoff, Country Manager Norway: +47 23 21

    Clas Ohlson sales development in July

    Sales rose 4% in July to SEK 546 M (526). In local currencies, sales increased 6%. Compared with the same month in 2012, 16 stores have been added and the total number of stores on July 31 2013 was 178. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 8 M (7).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                         change:                  local currency: Sweden                254 (251)                    + 2%              + 2% Norway               219 (213)

    Lars-Johan Strand – new Marketing Director of Clas Ohlson

    Clas Ohlson has appointed Lars-Johan Strand as its new Marketing Director responsible for marketing communications and customer service. The position is part of Clas Ohlson’s senior management. Strand joins Clas Ohlson from Stadium, where he has been Marketing Director since 2008.“We are delighted to welcome Lars-Johan to Clas Ohlson. With his broad international experience in the retail sector and marketing, Lars-Johan will be able to contribute significantly to our efforts to develop and integrate our customer communications and customer services through our various sales channels”,

    Notification of Annual General Meeting of Clas Ohlson AB (publ)

    The shareholders of Clas Ohlson AB (publ) are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held on Saturday, 7 September 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the company’s central warehouse in Insjön, Sweden. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. A light lunch will be served after the AGM.Registration and notification Shareholders who intend to participate in the AGM must: • be listed in Euroclear Sweden AB’s printed shareholder register by Monday, 2 September 2013, • notify the company of their intention to participate in the AGM not later than Monday, 2 September 2013; by post:

    Contract signed for a new store in Björneborg, Finland

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store in Puuvilla, Björneborg, Finland. The retail space will amount to a total of 1,075 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 83,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in October 2014.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Norra Backa Shopping area, Borlänge, Sweden in September 2013; Mobilia Shopping Centre, Malmö, Sweden in September 2013; Kaari Shopping Centre, Kannelmäki, Helsingfors, Finland in October 2013; Nova Lund, Lund, Sweden in November 2013; Vimpeln Shopping

    Nomination Committee’s proposal concerning Board membership at Clas Ohlson AB

    At the Annual General Meeting of Clas Ohlson AB, to be held on Saturday, 7 September 2013, the Nomination Committee will submit the following proposal concerning the composition of the Board of Directors:The Board of Directors is to consist of nine members. The proposal entails an expansion of the number of Board members elected by the Annual General Meeting by one. The proposal to expand the Board of Directors by one member should be viewed against the following background. The Nomination Committee, on the basis of the year’s evaluation of the Board’s performance, long-term succession

    Clas Ohlson: Year-end report 1 May 2012 – 30 April 2013

    Fourth quarter * Sales totalled SEK 1,274 M (1,272). In local currencies, growth was 3%. * Operating loss of SEK 19 M reported (profit: 10). * Loss after tax amounted to SEK 17 M (profit: 7). * Loss per share was SEK 0.27 (earnings: 0.11). 12 months * Sales totalled SEK 6,519 M (6,260), up 4%.  In local currencies, growth was 5% * Operating profit amounted to SEK 431 M (561), down 23%. * Profit after tax was SEK 332 M (400), down 17%. * Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.23 (6.29), down 17%. * Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 518 M (965).

    Contract signed for a new store in Lund, Sweden

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store at Nova Lund (Nova 2), Lund, Sweden. The retail space will amount to a total of 1,330 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 110,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in November 2013.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Sogndal, Norway in June 2013; Heiane Shopping Centre in Stord, Norway in June 2013; Norra Backa Shopping area, Borlänge, Sweden in October 2013; Mobilia Shopping Centre, Malmö, Sweden in September 2013; Kaari Shopping Centre, Kannelmäki, Helsingfors,

    Contract signed for a new store in Sandefjord, Norway

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store in Sandefjord, Norway. The retail space will amount to a total of 1,600 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 42,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in autumn 2014/winter 2015.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Sogndal, Norway in June 2013; Heiane Shopping Centre in Stord, Norway in June 2013; Norra Backa Shopping area, Borlänge, Sweden in October 2013; Mobilia Shopping Centre, Malmö, Sweden in September 2013; Kaari Shopping Centre, Kannelmäki, Helsingfors,

    Clas Ohlson sales development in April 2013

    Sales rose 7% in April to SEK 439 M (412). In local currencies, sales increased 9%. The calendar effect, due to more trading days compared with the preceding year, is estimated to amount to a positive 6 percentage points. Compared with the same month in 2012, 17 stores have been added and the total number of stores on April 30 2013 was 174. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 8 M (10).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                          change:

    Clas Ohlson sales development in March 2013

    Sales decreased 3% in March to SEK 421 M (433). In local currencies, sales increased 1%. The calendar effect, due to fewer trading days compared with the preceding year, is estimated to amount to a negative 6 percentage points.Compared with the same month in 2012, 19 stores have been added and the total number of stores on March 31 2013 was 174. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 7 M (6). Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                          change:

    Clas Ohlson to move the store at Tegnér Shopping Centre in central Växjö to Grand Samarkand Shopping area, Växjö.

    Clas Ohlson will move the store in central Växjö to Grand Samarkand Shopping area. The new location will strengthen our position in Växjö and we will be able to reach even more customers in the region. The new store is scheduled to open in September 2015 and the retail space will amount to a total of 1,286 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 150,000 residents. For further information, please contact: Bo Heyman, Director of Retail expansion: +46 (0)70-597 44 90. John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)70-678 24 99.

    Contract signed for a new store in Umeå, Sweden

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store at Umeå Syd, Umeå, Sweden. The retail space will amount to a total of 1,316 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 120,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in March 2015.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Pasaati Shopping Centre, Kotka, Finland in May 2013; Maxinge Centre Shopping area in Jomala, Åland, Finland in May 2013; Sogndal, Norway in June 2013; Heiane Shopping Centre in Stord, Norway in June 2013; Norra Backa Shopping area, Borlänge, Sweden in October 2013;

    Clas Ohlson: Interim report, 1 May 2012 – 31 January 2013

    Third quarter * Sales totalled SEK 2,169 M (2,049), up 6%.    In local currencies, growth was 6% * Operating profit amounted to SEK 247 M (307), down 19% * Profit after tax was SEK 204 M (220), down 7% * Earnings per share were SEK 3.22 (3.46), down 7% Nine months * Sales totalled SEK 5,245 M (4,988), up 5%.   In local currencies, growth was 6% * Operating profit amounted to SEK 450 M (550), down 18% * Profit after tax totalled 349 M (393), down 11% * Earnings per share were SEK 5.51 (6.18), down 11% * Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK

    Clas Ohlson to launch club for modern hardware customers

    As an important feature of the company’s multi-channel strategy – whereby we offer several interacting sales and service channels – the Club Clas loyalty program is being launched in Sweden at the beginning of March.The objective of the customer club is to reward loyal customers and generate conditions for boosting sales through a rise in visitor frequency and an increase in average ticket value. The programme will also provide the opportunity for more effective marketing. Combined with other sales and service channels (172 stores, e-commerce, catalogues, telephone customer services and

    Contract signed for a new store in Kannelmäki, Helsingfors, Finland

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store at Kaari Shopping Centre, Kannelmäki, Helsingfors, Finland. The retail space will amount to a total of 780 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 205,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in November 2013.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Vestby Arena, Vestby, Norway in March 2013; Hansa Shopping Centre, Kalmar, Sweden in March 2013; Pasaati Shopping Centre, Kotka, Finland in May 2013; Maxinge Centre Shopping area in Jomala, Åland, Finland in May 2013; Sogndal,

    Clas Ohlson sales development in January 2013

    Sales rose 7% in January to SEK 520 M (487). In local currencies, sales increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2012, 20 stores have been added and the total number of stores on January 31 2013 was 172. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 9 M (7).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                         change:                  local currency: Sweden              238 M (229)                   +4%                +4% Norway               219 M (199)

    Contract signed for a new store in Barkarby, Stockholm, Sweden

    Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store at Barkarby Gate, Stockholm, Sweden. The retail space will amount to a total of 1.590 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 400,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in October 2014.Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Vestby Arena, Vestby, Norway in March 2013; Hansa Shopping Centre, Kalmar, Sweden in March 2013; Pasaati Shopping Centre, Kotka, Finland in May 2013; Spar Centre Shopping area in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland in May 2013; Sogndal, Norway in spring 2013;

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