Year-end report, October-December 2012
* Net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,404m (1,371). Operating profit was SEK 82m (84).
* Underlying net sales decreased by 7.4 per cent, primarily caused by weak market conditions.
* Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK –122m (–116), and consisted mainly of costs related to factory restructurings and costs arising from integration activities.
* Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 147m (45) as a result of the positive impact of cash flow from changes in working capital.
* Underlying EBITA improved to SEK 208m (202). The increase is a result of the implemented price increases, but also the realisation of synergies from the merger.
* The integration process is proceeding as planned and has been largely completed.
* The factory restructurings are proceeding according to plan. The factory in Alingsås, Sweden was closed during the quarter.
* The number of class A shares have decreased by 1,938,386 and the number of class B shares has increased by the same number, whereby the number of votes in the company has decreased by 17,445,474 votes. The change in the number of shares and votes is a result of AB Malfors Promotor’s request for conversion of class A shares to class B shares.
* SEK 90m of the debt has been amortised in the quarter. Total amortization for the year was SEK 358m. No dividend payout proposed in line with the financial strategy where focus continues to be on reducing net debt to app 2.5 x EBITDA.
Contacts
Jacob Broberg, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, +46 70-190 00 33
Danko Maras, Chief Financial Officer, +46 8-52 72 88 08
About Cloetta
Cloetta, founded in 1862, is a leading confectionary company in the Nordic region, the Netherlands, and Italy. In total, Cloetta products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide. Cloetta owns some of the strongest brands on the market, such as Läkerol, Cloetta, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife, Saila, Red Band and Sperlari. Cloetta has 11 production units in six countries. Cloetta’s class B-shares are traded on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. More information about Cloetta is available on www.cloetta.com
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