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Zmarta Group offers a range of services within consumer finance. The group is comprised of a range of brands including Zmarta, Elskling, Insplanet and Freedom Finance. The company was founded in 1999, has over 300 employees and offices in Sweden, Finland and Norway. Zmarta Group is owned by Bauer Media Group. Find more information on www.zmartagroup.com.

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    Zmarta Group appoints Carl Arnesson as new CFO

    Zmarta Group has appointed Carl Arnesson as new Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective October 1, 2020. Since Gustav Berghog took over as CEO, several new key competences have been recruited to the Group Management Team, with the aim of further strengthening Zmarta Group's position. The latest addition to the group is Carl Arnesson as Group CFO. - I am very pleased to welcome Carl to the Zmarta Group as the new CFO. Carl brings with him an extensive background in financial management and business development, that will make an extremely valuable contribution to the continued

    Zmarta Group has been accepted as a member of Swefintech

    The Swedish Financial Technology Association (Swefintech), is a non-profit organization with the mission to gather the Swedish fintech industry. Zmarta Group recently became a member of the association with an ambition to strengthen the voice of the fintech industry in Sweden and to actively participate in discussions that will affect how the future evolves. "In a fast-growing industry it is crucial to have a platform where companies can connect as peers and create impact together. To set a joint game plan for the future, is necessary for nourishing the innovation power that the Swedish

    Zmarta Group appoints Elisabeth Hellberg as new CHRO

    Elisabeth Hellberg comes with an extensive HR leadership experience from e.g. Kinnevik as Head of HR in Modern Times Group for a decade. Prior to her most recent role as HR director at Com Hem AB, Elisabeth held the position as global Senior Vice President Human Resources at Swedish Match AB. "Zmarta Group is currently in a very exciting stage of its operations and I am more than thrilled to have been invited to be a part of the business as the new CHRO. I Iook forward to continue developing our HR services in order to support Zmarta Group’s overall vision and business goals - current

    Zmarta launches a new service for mortgages

    Zmarta broadens its offering and launches a new service for mortgages. With the new service, consumers quickly get an overview of both their housing economics and the mortgage market, as well as an opportunity to challenge their current mortgage terms based on their preferences and needs. The launch is the next step in Zmarta's development of a unique mortgage service that will increase transparency in the mortgage market and put the consumers’ needs in the first place.  Zmarta already offers a number of digital comparison services within personal finance. Two days ago, a new mortgage

    Gustav Berghog has been appointed as new CEO of Zmarta Group

    Zmarta Group has appointed Gustav Berghog, current VP and CCO for the consumer market within Telia Denmark, as the new CEO. Gustav Berghog started his career within the Kinnevik Group and has had different positions within Tele2 with focus on product and commercial development. Prior to his current role at Telia Denmark, he also had a number of commercial and operational roles at Com Hem and Telia Sweden. - Zmarta is in an exciting phase in a growing, dynamic market place. I look forward to further develop the business together with the Zmarta team. The aim is to strengthen and

    Zmarta Group completes acquisition of Insplanet and becomes a leader in the Nordics

    This document is not a press release regarding the offer to the shareholders of Insplanet AB (publ). Information about the offer and its conditions is available here . This document is for general information only and does not constitute or form part of any offer to purchase, or any solicitation of an offer to sell or any invitation to participate in any offer with respect the shares of Insplanet. This document may not be distributed, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, Australia, Hong

    Changes in Zmarta Group management

    September 28 2018, Stockholm – The Swedish financial technology company Zmarta Group is announcing changes to its management, as CEO Björn Lander takes on the role as CEO of the online comparison platform business area at Bauer Media Group, the owner of Zmarta Group. Meanwhile, Zmarta Group’s COO Per Moberg is assuming interim CEO responsibility at the company. Zmarta Group operates across the Nordics providing market leading comparison platforms within loans, electricity, insurances, savings and credit cards in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Year to date, over one million customers have

    Zmarta Group announces recommended cash offer to Insplanet AB (publ) shareholders

    This document is not a press release regarding the offer to the shareholders of Insplanet AB (publ). Such a press release, containing information about the offer and its conditions, has been published and is available here . This document is for general information only and does not constitute or form part of any offer to purchase, or any solicitation of an offer to sell or any invitation to participate in any offer with respect the shares of

    Zmarta acquires Elskling

    7 March 2018, Stockholm – Zmarta Group acquires Elskling, Sweden’s leading online comparison platform for electricity. By completing the acquisition, Zmarta takes the next step in becoming the main Nordic provider of digital comparison services for personal finance. The acquisition of Elskling is adding comparison of electricity to Zmarta Group’s existing product portfolio containing digital comparative services related to loans, insurances, savings and credit cards. “We are very pleased to welcome Elskling as part of Zmarta Group. Zmarta and Elskling complement each other well: Both

    Zmarta Group winner at Swedish Telephony & Customer Service Championship

    The financial technology company Zmarta Group has been recognized for its performance within customer support throughout 2017, by winning first price at the Swedish Telephony & Customer Service Championship. The company earned the prestigious award in the category Bank & Finance, establishing itself as a frontrunner within customer care in the consumer finance field. The annual championship has been awarding winners in different business sectors since 1992 and is since 2000 arranged by Q SURVEY – a survey company focusing on quality assurance and measurement within customer service.

    Zmarta Group winner at prestigious Landy Awards in New York

    Zmarta Group has yet again been acknowledge for its successful work within digital advertising as they were appointed one of the winners at the 2017 Landy Awards in New York City last night. The company claimed the award for Best Mobile SEM Initiative following their sophisticated Google Adwords advertising model focusing on mobile traffic, increasing both traffic and profit. The award-winning initiative was collaborated and implemented together with Zmarta Group's partner and marketing agency Precis Digital. By creating a model focusing on profit instead of revenue, Zmarta Group has

    Zmarta Group back-to-back winner at The Drum Search Awards

    For the second consecutive year, Zmarta Group has been named winner at The Drum Search Awards in London. The company received the award in the category Best Financial Services Campaign following their innovative segmentation model in Google Adwords increasing both traffic and profit. The award-winning campaign was implemented and carried through together with the marketing agency Precis Digital. By utilizing a model focusing on profit instead of revenue, Zmarta Group has been able to better evaluate every click before buying it, which has led to a competitive advantage. Other companies

    Significant regional differences in the borrowing patterns of Swedes

    Swedes are taking on larger consumer loans – in 2016 the average consumer loan increased by 19,1 percent compared to the previous year. This is shown in Zmarta Group’s report, that for the third year in row has mapped the Swedish market for consumer loans. This year the report also includes a regional comparison of the Swedes’ borrowing patterns, which shows significant variations between the different counties. Most loans are applied for in Stockholm and Västermanland’s county, while the people in Kalmar request the least amount of loans. Today Zmarta Group, which offers consumer

    Zmarta Group shortlisted in three categories in European Search Awards

    Zmarta Group, offering a range of services within consumer finance, is shortlisted in three categories in the European Search Awards, a competition that celebrates the very best in digital and content marketing in Europe. Zmarta Group is shortlisted in the categories Best Use of Search – Finance, Best Mobile Campaign and Best Innovation Campaign. The group is recognized for its success with “Turning Pay Per Click to Profit Per Click”, which means that it effectively manages to analyze which specific keywords that drive profitability and adjust the bidding process subsequently. “We are

    Zmarta challenges big banks with new app for personal finance

    Today, the financial service Zmarta launched a new app for the Swedish market, Zmarta Balans, that offers financial advises for everyday life. With a new, more intuitive and easy accessible way to present everything from daily budgets to tips and insights about how to save money, Zmarta wants to challenge banks and other financial services. “Current personal financial apps tend to present too much information or to demand a too high level of interaction from the user, which contradictive enough can result in the subscriber not using the app in question. The aim for our new app, Zmarta

    Zmarta challenges the big banks – launches new service for small enterprise owners

    Zmarta is now expanding its product range by launching a new loan service. Start-up companies and small enterprise owners are the target groups for the new service, that challenges the big banks’ business loan offers with an easy and quick application process without an inefficient turnaround time. Zmarta, the Swedish fintech company offering services within consumer finance, is today launching its new loan service for small enterprise owners and start-up companies. With an easily accessible and simple application process and a short turnaround time, Zmarta is offering a completely

    Continued strong performance during the third quarter

    The Zmarta Group continued to grow substantially in the third quarter of 2016 with revenues amounting to SEK 122.4 million, 35 % growth. During the quarter Bauer Media Group completed the acquisition of Zmarta Group.The Zmarta Group (Ceratiidae III AB (publ.) and its subsidiaries) has today published its interim report for the third quarter 2016. The comparative figures (in parentheses) show the third quarter 2015. · Revenue for the quarter amounted to SEK 122.4 million (90.6), an increase of 35% · Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter amounted to SEK 39.9 million (30.1), an increase of

    Call Option Notice

    We refer to the terms and conditions of the Bonds, dated 26 June 2014 (the "Terms and Conditions"). Terms defined in the Terms and Conditions have the same meaning in this notice unless given a different meaning herein. We hereby give you notice that Ceratiidae II AB will exercise its right to redeem all outstanding Bonds in full on 6 December 2016, in accordance with Clause 10.3 (Voluntary Total Redemption) of the Terms and Conditions. The redemption amount for each Bond shall be the applicable Call Option Amount (being 103.94 per cent. of the Nominal Amount), plus accrued but unpaid

    Zmarta Group becomes a part of Bauer Media

    28 September, Stockholm – Bauer Media Group, the German media house, has today completed the acquisition of Zmarta Group from H.I.G. Capital. Zmarta Group, a Swedish fintech company that offers services within consumer finance, has grown significantly in the Nordics and also launched in Germany in 2015. With the new owners, the company is in an even better position to expand on all its markets. “We are proud that Zmarta Group’s growth journey in the Nordics and Germany has been recognized in Europe. Our targeted focus on digital solutions that help consumers with their personal finances

    Notice of a change of control event

    Ceratiidae II AB (publ) has been acquired by Bauer Media GroupWe refer to the terms and conditions dated 26 June 2014 for the up to SEK 525,000,000 senior secure callable floating rate bonds due 2019 issued by Ceratiidae II AB (publ) (the "Issuer") (the "Terms and Conditions"). We further refer to an assignment, accession and resignation agreement dated 25 July 2016 and made between Ceratiidae I AB as original obligor, Heinrich Bauer Verlag Beteiligungs GmbH as new obligor and Nordic Trustee & Agency AB (publ) as security agent, and as confirmed by the Issuer. Terms defined in the

    Zmarta Group continues to deliver in line with its growth strategy

    Zmarta Group continued its strong growth in the second quarter, with revenues amounting to SEK 114.2 million, 46 % growth. The Group sustains its good margin development and has increased the EBITDA margin to 29.0% (compared to 17.5% in 2015).Zmarta Group (Ceratiidae II AB (publ.) and its subsidiaries) has today published its interim report for the second quarter 2016. The comparative figures (in parentheses) show the second quarter 2015. · Revenue for the quarter amounted to SEK 114.2 million (78.3), an increase of 46% · Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter amounted to SEK 34.9 million (

    Bauer Media Group Acquires Zmarta Group

    Bauer Media Group has entered into an agreement with H.I.G. Capital to acquire all shares in Zmarta Group. The move adds considerable market experience and media reach to Zmarta Group in its core and expansion markets, while it strengthens Bauer Media’s footprint in the Nordics.Bauer Media Group has entered into a share purchase agreement with H.I.G. Capital, relating to the acquisition of Zmarta Group. Closing of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions including approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is estimated to occur in September /

    Ceratiidae I AB has entered into a share purchase agreement relating to the disposal of the shares issued in Ceratiidae II AB (publ)

    Ceratiidae II AB (publ)'s ("Ceratiidae II") direct shareholder, Ceratiidae I AB ("Ceratiidae I") has on the date hereof entered into a share purchase agreement with Bauer Media Group LP relating to the disposal of all the shares issued in Ceratiidae II. Closing of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions including approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is estimated to occur in September / October 2016.  The information contained in this press release is such information that Ceratiidae II AB (publ)  is required to publish in accordance

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