Interim report 1 September - 31 December 2011

QUARTER
1 October – 31 December 2011

Net sales SEK 272 M (318)
   of which, Cloetta products SEK 243 M (281)
Operating profit SEK 9 M (22)
Operating margin 3.3% (6.9)
Profit before tax SEK 9 M (21)
Profit after tax SEK 6 M (16)
Earnings per share
   basic SEK 0.26 (0.65)
   diluted SEK 0.26 (0.65)

FOUR-MONTHS PERIOD (Not 1)
1 September – 31 December 2011

Net sales SEK 364 M (413)
   of which, Cloetta products SEK 322 M (365)
Operating profit SEK 20 M (33)
Operating margin 5.5% (8.0)
Profit before tax SEK 20 M (32)
Profit after tax SEK 14 M (24)
Earnings per share
   basic SEK 0.61 (0.97)
   diluted SEK 0.61 (0.95)

Not 1: This interim report is being published in order to synchronise the reporting periods with the quarters of the calendar year.

For further information contact
Curt Petri, CEO, mobile 46 70-593 21 69
Kent Sandin, CFO, mobile 46 70-582 77 95

About Cloetta
Founded in 1862, Cloetta is the oldest confectionery company in the Nordic region. In 2012 Cloetta will thus celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Cloetta brand stands for responsibility and quality, but is also strongly associated with happiness, enjoyment and energy. The company’s key brands are Kexchoklad, Center, Plopp, Polly, Tarragona, Guldnougat, Bridge, Juleskum, Sportlunch and Extra Starka. Cloetta has two production units in Sweden, one in Ljungsbro and one in Alingsås. 
www.cloetta.com