Interim report Q1, 1 September - 30 November 2011

First quarter, 1 September - 30 November 2011

Net sales SEK 302 M (333)
   of which, Cloetta products SEK 267 M (293)
Operating profit SEK 31 M (45)
Operating margin 10.3 % (13.5)
Profit before tax SEK 31 M (44)
Profit after tax SEK 23 M (32)
Earnings per share
   basic SEK 0.94 (1.35)
   diluted SEK 0.93 (1.32)

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