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Cloetta

Quarterly Report Jul 17, 2025

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Strong quarterly growth with continued strengthened profitability

Second quarter

  • Net sales for the quarter increased by 2.0 per cent to SEK 2,078m (2,038) including negative impact from the divestment of the Nutisal brand of -1.0 per cent and foreign exchange rates of -3.5 per cent
  • Sales of Branded packaged products increased organically by 1.0 per cent during the quarter
  • Sales of Pick & mix increased organically by 21.3 per cent during the quarter
  • Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 240m (222)
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 188m (124), with items affecting comparability of SEK -52m (-98) mainly related to the change of the organisational structure
  • Operating profit, adjusted, of Branded packaged products amounted to SEK 181m (183)
  • Operating profit, adjusted, of Pick & mix amounted to SEK 59m (39)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK 116m (82), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 0.41 (0.29)
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 21m (59)
  • Net debt/EBITDA ratio was 1.4x (1.8)

Events after the end of the reporting period

• On 2 July 2025, Andrew Row was appointed Chief Operations Officer and will join Cloetta in September 2025

Key ratios

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full Year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 ∆, % 2025 2024 ∆, % Jun 2025 2024
Net sales 2,078 2,038 2.0¹ 4,117 4,132 -0,4¹ 8,598 8,613
Operating profit, adjusted 240 222 8.1 465 414 12.3 961 910
Operating profit margin, adjusted, % 11.5 10.9 0.6-pts 11.3 10.0 1.3-pts 11.2 10.6
Operating profit (EBIT) 188 124 51.6 538 317 69.7 1,028 807
Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), % 9.0 6.1 2,9-pts 13.1 7.7 5,4-pts 12.0 9.4
Profit before tax 153 113 35.4 488 261 87.0 886 659
Profit for the period 116 82 41.5 369 189 95.2 657 477
Earnings per share, basic, SEK 0.41 0.29 41.4 1.30 0.66 97.0 2.30 1.67
Earnings per share, diluted, SEK 0.41 0.29 41.4 1.30 0.66 97.0 2.30 1.67
Net debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months) 1.4 1.8 -22.2 1.4 1.8 -22.2 1.4 1.3
Free cash flow -8 28 n/a 191 127 50.4 666 602
Cash flow from operating activities 21 59 -64.4 252 208 21.2 809 765

1 Organic growth at constant exchange rates was 6.5 per cent for the quarter and 2.6 per cent for the first half of the year. See further under Net sales on page 3.

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Comments from the CEO

Strong quarterly growth with continued strengthened profitability

Cloetta delivered strong growth on top of the expected Easter sales effect and continued to strengthen the profitability. During the quarter, Cloetta also made significant progress on aligning the operating structure to the new strategic priorities. As Northern Europe's leading confectionery company, operating in a non-cyclical market, Cloetta continued to remain largely unaffected by the current increased geopolitical uncertainty.

Sales for the quarter increased by 2.0 per cent. Organic sales developed as expected and grew 6.5 per cent, exchange rate differences accounted for -3.5 per cent and the divestment of the Nutisal brand accounted for -1.0 per cent. The quarterly sales resulted in year-to-date organic sales growth of 2.6 per cent in line with our expectation in the last interim report to deliver clear profitable sales growth in the first half-year. We continue to expect organic growth close to our new, higher, long-term target of 3-4% in the second half of the year.

The shift in the Chocolate category volumes towards other treats due to increased retail prices, mentioned in our latest interim report, continued in the quarter. Our broad confectionery portfolio continues to be a strategic strength during times of fast changes in consumer behaviour, best exemplified through the continued consumer preference and related excellent results of our Pick & mix segment.

With continued strong investments in our Superbrands, we delivered an adjusted profitability of 11.5 per cent in the quarter. Our Pick & mix segment continues to deliver according to plan and delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of profitability in line with the long-term EBIT target, updated from the previous 5-7 to 7-9 per cent earlier this year. This is clear proof that both our business segments have been and continue to be strong contributors to our overall profitability improvement.

I would also like to share that our sales to IKEA have during the past two years developed from a limited agreement with the company's Swedish operations to this year signing a global supplier agreement. We now look forward to truly building a global collaboration with IKEA over the mid-term.

In addition to steadily growing sales, our Candy King concept pilot installations in the US are providing valuable new insights into long-term consumer preferences, and we continue to see very good opportunities to grow both our business segments in North America.

In April, we announced plans to reduce positions in Europe and make changes to the Group Management Team to more closely align our operating structure to the new strategic priorities and improve agility including faster product innovations. The project is proceeding according to plan including concluding customary union negotiations and announcing the new organisation. We expect to achieve up to 20 per cent of the annualised savings of SEK 60-70 million already in the second half of the year, and the full effect in the first quarter of 2026 as previously communicated.

"We delivered strong growth on top of the expected Easter sales and continued to strengthen the profitability. Our broad portfolio continues to be a strategic strength during times of fast changes in consumer behaviour"

In July we appointed Andy Row as our new Chief Operations Officer and member of the Group Management Team. Andy joins us in September and brings with him over 30 years of experience from roles in operations within FMCG. In our on-going strategic work to enhance our operating model to drive profitable growth, he will lead the work on creating a supply chain fit for purpose.

I want to thank all my colleagues for delivering yet another strong quarter, while implementing our new strategic priorities as well as reorganising the teams and functions to better align with the new strategic priorities.

I look forward to showing what the even stronger, more focused and more efficient Cloetta will deliver!

Katarina Tell

President and CEO

Financial overview

Q2 development

Changes in operating environment and short-term uncertainties

Russia's escalation of the war in Ukraine that started in 2022 and the conflict in the Middle East continue to entail risks of further impact on the global economy, further cost inflation, and disruptions in supply chains, including the war risks spreading into other geographies. Cloetta does not have operations in any of the countries directly affected by the increased geopolitical uncertainty.

Cloetta has remained largely unaffected by the increased global market uncertainty related to US tariffs and potential retaliatory measures.

Greenfield facility

On 10 February 2025 Cloetta announced that the company will not proceed with the greenfield investment project in the Netherlands. The decision was made due to the previously communicated increased risk relating to energy supply and the permitting process that was still on-going, and as a reassessment had confirmed the ability to develop Cloetta's long-term financial and supply network flexibility without the greenfield plant. The project remained in an early phase with relatively limited investments.

Net sales

Net sales for the quarter increased by SEK 40m to SEK 2,078m (2,038) compared to the same period last year. Organic growth was 6.5 per cent.

Changes in net sales, % Apr–Jun 2025 Jan–Jun 2025
Organic growth 6.5 2.6
Structural changes1 -1.0 -1.0
Changes in exchange rates -3.5 -2.0
Total 2.0 -0.4

1Structural changes refer to the divestment of the Nutisal brand.

Gross profit

Gross profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 731m (718) which equates to a gross margin, adjusted, of 35.2 per cent (35.2). The increase was mainly driven by the expected sales effect of the Easter phasing, margin-enhancing initiatives in Pick & mix, continued fair pricing and a favourable mix in Branded packaged products, partly offset by changes in foreign exchange rates. Gross profit amounted to SEK 723m (717) which equates to a gross margin of 34.8 per cent (35.2).

Operating profit

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 240m (222), and was positively impacted by the higher gross profit, partially offset by increased investments in brands. Operating profit amounted to SEK 188m (124).

Items affecting comparability

Operating profit for the quarter includes items affecting comparability of SEK -52m (-98), mainly related to the recognition of a restructuring provision for the change of the organisational structure.

Net financial items

Net financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK -35m (-11). Net interest expenses related to external borrowings, cash pool and realised results on single currency interest rate swaps were in total SEK -14m (-24), exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents were SEK -10m (16) which mainly related to the development of the Norwegian and Swedish krona against the euro during the quarter. Other financial items amounted to SEK -11m (-3). Of the total net financial items SEK -21m (25) is non-cash in nature.

Profit for the period

Profit for the quarter was SEK 116m (82), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 0.41 (0.29). Income tax for the period was SEK -37m (-31).

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 24.2 per cent (27.4) and was negatively impacted by not recognising an additional deferred tax position for the negative taxable result in the UK, international tax rate differences and non-deductible expenses.

Free cash flow

The free cash flow was SEK -8m (28). Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 241m (230). The cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK -220m (-171).

The cash flow from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was SEK -29m (-31).

Cash flow from changes in working capital

Cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK -220m (-171). The cash flow from changes in working capital was negatively impacted by a decrease in payables of SEK -204m (-37) and an increase in inventories for an amount of SEK -67m (-169), partially offset by a decrease in receivables of SEK 51m (35).

Cash flow from other investing activities

Cash flow from other investing activities was SEK 0m (54). The positive cash flow in the second quarter of 2024 mainly related to the proceeds from the divestment of the Nutisal brand.

Cash flow from financing activities

The cash flow from financing activities was SEK -330m (-306) and was related to the dividend distribution of SEK -313m (-285), payments of lease liabilities of SEK -17m (-18) and net proceeds and repayments of loans from credit institutions and commercial papers including transaction costs of SEK 0m (-3).

Development during the year

Net sales

Net sales for the first half of the year decreased by SEK -15m to SEK 4,117m (4,132) compared to the same period last year. Organic growth was 2.6 per cent.

Gross profit

Gross profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,436m (1,360) which equates to a gross margin, adjusted, of 34.9 per cent (32.9). The increase was mainly driven by continued fair pricing, margin-enhancing initiatives in Pick & mix and a favourable mix in Branded packaged products, partly offset by changes in foreign exchange rates. Gross profit amounted to SEK 1,557m (1,363) which equates to a gross margin of 37.8 per cent (33.0).

Operating profit

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 465m (414), and was positively impacted by higher gross profit, partially offset by increased investments in brands coupled with general cost inflation. Operating profit amounted to SEK 538m (317).

Items affecting comparability

Operating profit includes items affecting comparability of SEK 73m (-97), mainly related to releases of restructuring provisions as a result of not proceeding with the greenfield investment project, partly offset by the recognition of a restructuring provision for the change of the organisational structure.

Net financial items

Net financial items for the period amounted to SEK -50m (-56). Net interest expenses related to external borrowings, cash pool and realised results on single currency interest rate swaps were in total SEK -28m (-39), exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents were SEK 8m (-13) which mainly related to the development of the Swedish krona against the euro during the first half of the year. Other financial items amounted to SEK -30m (-4) of which net SEK -9m (0) was related to not proceeding with the greenfield investment project, mainly related to the release of prepaid commitment fees on unutilised credit facilities. Of the total net financial items SEK -34m (-3) is noncash in nature.

Profit for the period

Profit for the period was SEK 369m (189), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 1.30 (0.66). Income tax for the period was SEK -119m (-72).

The effective tax rate for the first half of the year was 24.4 per cent (27.6) and was negatively impacted by not recognising an additional

deferred tax position for the negative taxable result in the UK, international tax rate differences and non-deductible expenses.

Free cash flow

The free cash flow was SEK 191m (127). Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 445m (482). The cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK -193m (-274).

The cash flow from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was SEK -61m (-81).

Cash flow from changes in working capital

Cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK -193m (-274). The cash flow from changes in working capital was negatively impacted by an increase in inventories for an amount of SEK -220m (-162) and a decrease in payables of SEK -21m (-1), partially offset by a decrease in receivables of SEK 48m (-111).

Cash flow from other investing activities

Cash flow from other investing activities was SEK 0m (54). The positive cash flow in 2024 mainly related to the proceeds from the divestment of the Nutisal brand.

Cash flow from financing activities

The cash flow from financing activities was SEK -346m (-328) and was related to the dividend distribution of SEK -313m (-285), payments of lease liabilities of SEK -33m (-40) and net proceeds and repayments of loans from credit institutions and commercial papers including transaction costs of SEK 0m (-3).

Financial position

Consolidated equity at 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 5,401m (5,141), which equates to SEK 18.8 (18.0) per share outstanding. Net debt at 30 June 2025 was SEK 1,695m (1,991).

Long-term borrowings amounted to SEK 65m (2,291) and consisted of SEK 0m (2,220) in gross non-current loans from credit institutions, SEK 69m (81) in non-current lease liabilities and SEK -4m (-10) in capitalised transaction costs.

Total short-term borrowings amounted to SEK 2,387m (204) and consisted of SEK 2,193m (0) in gross current loans from credit institutions, SEK 149m (149) in commercial papers, SEK 49m (58) in current lease liabilities, SEK 1m (2) in accrued interest on borrowings from credit institutions and SEK -5m (-5) in capitalised transaction costs.

Cloetta Interim report April–June 2025

30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
SEKm 2025 2024 2024
Gross non-current loans from
credit institutions
- 2,220 2,232
Gross current loans from credit
institutions
2,193 - -
Commercial papers 149 149 149
Lease liabilities 118 139 136
Derivative financial instruments 49 -15 44
Interest payable 1 2 2
Gross debt 2,510 2,495 2,563
Cash and cash equivalents -815 -504 -953
Net debt 1,695 1,991 1,610

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 815m (504). At 30 June 2025, Cloetta had an unutilised credit facility of SEK 669m (2,500) and the possibility to issue additional commercial papers for an amount of SEK 850m (850). On 14 April 2025, Cloetta cancelled part of the unutilised credit facilities for a total amount of EUR 160m, related to not proceeding with the greenfield investment project. Pending the re-assessment of the greenfield investment project and the update of the strategic priorities, Cloetta paused the refinancing of its facilities earlier this year. After determining the financing need to enable to deliver the updated strategic priorities, the refinancing process has been re-initiated in the second quarter of 2025. There are constructive negotiations ongoing with all current banks and the process is on-track to have the loans from credit institutions, that mature at the end of the second quarter of 2026, refinanced in the second half of 2025.

Performance by business segment

Cloetta's operating segments are Branded packaged products and Pick & mix.

The chief operating decision-maker (CODM), which is the CEO and President of the Group, primarily uses external net sales and operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, to assess the performance of its operating segments. Items affecting comparability, net financial items and income tax are not allocated to segments, as these are managed centrally.

No segment information is provided to or assessed by the CODM on assets and liabilities and therefore these are not separately disclosed.

Information related to each reportable segment (business segment) is set out below.

Business segments

The Cloetta Group comprises two segments: "Branded packaged products" and "Pick & mix". The Pick & mix net sales and adjusted operating profit relate to Cloetta's complete offering in Pick & mix including products, displays and accompanying store and logistic services. All other activities within the Cloetta Group are reflected in the "Branded packaged products" segment.

Segment Branded packaged products

Q2 development Net Sales

Net sales for the quarter decreased by SEK -55m to SEK 1,432m (1,487) compared to the same period last year for Branded packaged products. The comparative figure includes two months of net sales of the Nutisal brand, divested in the second quarter of 2024. Organic growth was 1,0 per cent.

Operating profit, adjusted

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 181m (183). The decrease in adjusted operating profit was mainly driven by lower volumes and increased marketing investments in brands, partly offset by fair pricing and a favourable mix.

Development during the year

Net Sales

Net sales for the first half of the year decreased by SEK -135m to SEK 2,865m (3,000) compared to the same period last year for Branded packaged products. The comparative figure includes five months of net sales of the Nutisal brand, divested in the second quarter of 2024. Organic growth was -1.2 per cent.

Operating profit, adjusted

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 348m (335). The increase in adjusted operating profit was mainly driven by fair pricing and a favourable mix, partially offset by lower volumes and increased marketing investments in brands.

Segment Pick & mix

Q2 development

Net Sales

Net sales for the quarter increased by SEK 95m to SEK 646m (551) compared to the same period last year. Organic growth was 21.3 per cent.

Operating profit, adjusted

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 59m (39). The increase was driven by the expected sales effect of the Easter phasing and continued margin-enhancing initiatives.

Development during the year

Net Sales

Net sales for the first half of the year increased by SEK 120m to SEK 1,252m (1,132) compared to the same period last year. Organic growth was 12.7 per cent.

Operating profit, adjusted

Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 117m (79). The increase was driven by higher volumes and continued margin-enhancing initiatives.

Other disclosures

Seasonal variations

Cloetta's sales and operating profit are subject to some seasonal variations. Sales in the first and second quarters are affected by the Easter holiday, primarily in Sweden, depending on in which quarter it occurs.

In the fourth quarter sales are usually higher than in the first three quarters of the year, which is mainly attributable to the sale of products in Sweden in connection with the holiday season.

Cloetta Interim report April–June 2025

Apr–Jun 2025
SEKm
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total Jan–Jun 2025
SEKm
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total
Net sales 1,432 646 2,078 Net sales 2,865 1,252 4,117
Operating profit, adjusted 181 59 240 Operating profit, adjusted 348 117 465
Items affecting comparability -52 Items affecting comparability 73
Operating profit 188 Operating profit 538
Net financial items -35 Net financial items -50
Profit before tax 153 Profit before tax 488
Income tax -37 Income tax -119
Profit for the period 116 Profit for the period 369
Apr–Jun 2024
SEKm
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total Jan–Jun 2024
SEKm
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total
Net sales 1,487 551 2,038 Net sales 3,000 1,132 4,132
Operating profit, adjusted 183 39 222 Operating profit, adjusted 335 79 414
Items affecting comparability -98 Items affecting comparability -97
Operating profit 124 Operating profit 317
Net financial items -11 Net financial items -56
Profit before tax 113 Profit before tax 261
Income tax -31 Income tax -72
Profit for the period 82 Profit for the period 189
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total
Branded
packaged
products
Pick & mix Total

Employees

The average number of employees during the quarter was 2,552 (2,591).

Events after the end of the reporting period

On 2 July 2025, Andrew Row was appointed Chief Operations Officer and will join Cloetta in September 2025. There were no significant other events after the end of the reporting period.

Strategic priorities

On 27 March 2025, Cloetta announced updated strategic priorities and financial targets geared for profitable growth.

1 Win with our Superbrands

Increased focus across the core markets on ten selected brands to drive profitable growth through increased distribution and by continuing to stretch the brands into new categories.

2 Grow beyond core markets

Increased focus on Germany and UK, as the European markets with the largest confectionery retail sales and the highest per capita consumption, and on North America to leverage demand for Swedish Candy

3 Excel in marketing and innovation

Accelerated new product development supported by continued marketing effectiveness.

To successfully deliver on these strategic priorities, focus will be placed on further enhancing Cloetta's operating model through net revenue management, a supply chain fit for purpose and an effective operating structure, as well as selective M&A.

Cloetta's sustainability agenda, A Sweeter Future, focuses on creating joy and long-lasting value For You, For People and For the Planet. The initiatives within the sustainability agenda cover topics all across the value chain where Cloetta has the ability to make an impact. Further information on Cloetta's sustainability journey is available in the latest Annual Report as well as on www.cloetta.com/sustainability.

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Assurance of the Board of Directors and CEO

The Board of Directors hereby gives its assurance that the interim report provides a true and fair view of the business activities, financial position, and results of operations of the Group and the Parent Company and describes the significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and the Group companies are exposed.

Stockholm, 17 July, 2025 Cloetta AB (publ)

Morten Falkenberg, Board Chairman Patrick Bergander, Member of the Board Lena Grönedal, Employee Board member Malin Jennerholm, Member of the Board Alan McLean Raleigh, Member of the Board Pauline Lindwall, Member of the Board Camilla Svenfelt, Member of the Board Mikael Svenfelt, Member of the Board Katarina Tell, President and CEO

The information in this interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

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Upcoming financial reports 2025

Interim report Q3 2025 5 November

Cloetta continuously updates its financial reporting dates and investor events on www.cloetta.com/en/investors/calendar-investors/.

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This information is information that Cloetta AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person detailed below, at 07:30 a.m. CEST on 17 July 2025.

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Contact

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Financial statements in summary

Consolidated profit and loss account

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Net sales 2,078 2,038 4,117 4,132 8,598 8,613
Cost of goods sold -1,355 -1,321 -2,560 -2,769 -5,538 -5,747
Gross profit 723 717 1,557 1,363 3,060 2,866
Selling expenses -320 -298 -603 -565 -1,198 -1,160
General and administrative expenses -215 -295 -416 -481 -834 -899
Operating profit 188 124 538 317 1,028 807
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign
currencies -10 16 8 -13 -14 -35
Other financial income 9 33 23 68 66 111
Other financial expenses -34 -60 -81 -111 -194 -224
Net financial items -35 -11 -50 -56 -142 -148
Profit before tax 153 113 488 261 886 659
Income tax -37 -31 -119 -72 -229 -182
Profit for the period 116 82 369 189 657 477
Profit for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 116 82 369 189 657 477
Earnings per share, SEK
Basic1 0.41 0.29 1.30 0.66 2.30 1.67
Diluted1 0.41 0.29 1.30 0.66 2.30 1.67
Number of shares outstanding at end of period1 286,682,516 286,065,407 286,682,516 286,065,407 286,682,516 286,065,407
Average number of shares (basic)1 284,893,330 285,834,882 284,714,615 285,588,458 285,257,099 285,690,150
Average number of shares (diluted)1 285,043,535 286,026,245 284,863,884 285,653,545 285,405,123 285,786,127

1 On 29 April 2024 and 14 May 2025, a total of 723,373 and 617,909 treasury shares were granted to the participants of the long-term share-based incentive plan 2021 and 2022 respectively on vesting. On 28 November 2024, Cloetta entered into a forward contract to repurchase 1,531,492 own shares to fulfil its future obligations to deliver shares to the participants of the long-term share-based incentive plan, if vesting conditions are met.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Second quarter
6 months
Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Profit for the period 116 82 369 189 657 477
Other comprehensive income
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans -14 7 7 21 -16 -2
Income tax on remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans 2 -1 -2 -4 2 0
Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss for the period -12 6 5 17 -14 -2
Currency translation differences 151 -101 -133 146 -73 206
Hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation -39 25 43 -36 32 -47
Income tax on hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation 8 -5 -8 7 -6 9
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss for the period 120 -81 -98 117 -47 168
Total other comprehensive income 108 -75 -93 134 -61 166
Total comprehensive income, net of tax 224 7 276 323 596 643
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 224 7 276 323 596 643

Net financial items

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign
currencies -10 16 8 -13 -14 -35
Other financial income, third parties 9 23 20 45 58 83
Unrealised gains on single currency interest rate swaps -1 4 - 8 -8 -
Realised gains on single currency interest rate swaps 1 6 3 15 16 28
Total other financial income 9 33 23 68 66 111
Interest expenses third-party borrowings and realised losses on single
currency interest rate swaps -24 -53 -51 -99 -129 -177
Amortisation of capitalised transaction costs -1 -1 -2 -2 -5 -5
Unrealised losses on single currency interest rate swaps -3 1 -4 - -23 -19
Other financial expenses, third parties -6 -7 -24 -10 -37 -23
Total other financial expenses -34 -60 -81 -111 -194 -224
Net financial items -35 -11 -50 -56 -142 -148

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

SEKm 30 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2024 31 Dec 2024
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 5,717 5,803 5,833
Property, plant and equipment 1,606 1,683 1,695
Deferred tax asset 53 33 59
Derivative financial instruments - - 1
Other financial assets 3 4 4
Total non-current assets 7,379 7,523 7,592
Current assets
Inventories 1,520 1,484 1,336
Other current assets 1,175 1,249 1,260
Derivative financial instruments 1 19 4
Cash and cash equivalents 815 504 953
Total current assets 3,511 3,256 3,553
TOTAL ASSETS 10,890 10,779 11,145
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 5,401 5,141 5,434
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 65 2,291 2,306
Deferred tax liability 856 880 910
Derivative financial instruments - 3 4
Provisions for pensions and other long-term employee benefits 376 355 378
Provisions 1 159 163
Total non-current liabilities 1,298 3,688 3,761
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 2,387 204 203
Derivative financial instruments 50 1 45
Other current liabilities 1,690 1,728 1,691
Provisions 64 17 11
Total current liabilities 4,191 1,950 1,950
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 10,890 10,779 11,145

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

6 months Full year
SEKm 2025 2024 2024
Equity at beginning of period 5,434 5,098 5,098
Profit for the period 369 189 477
Other comprehensive income -93 134 166
Total comprehensive income 276 323 643
Transactions with owners
Forward contract to repurchase own shares - - -40
Share-based payments 4 5 18
Dividend1 -315 -285 -285
Dividend on outstanding shares in forward contracts to repurchase own shares 2 - -
Total transactions with owners -309 -280 -307
Equity at end of period 5,401 5,141 5,434

1 The dividend paid in 2025 comprised a dividend of SEK 1.10 (1.00) per share.

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 241 230 445 482 924 961
Cash flow from changes in working capital -220 -171 -193 -274 -115 -196
Cash flow from operating activities 21 59 252 208 809 765
Cash flows from investments in property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
-29 -31 -61 -81 -143 -163
Cash flow from other investing activities 0 54 0 54 18 72
Cash flow from investing activities -29 23 -61 -27 -125 -91
Cash flow from operating and investing activities -8 82 191 181 684 674
Cash flow from financing activities -330 -306 -346 -328 -385 -367
Cash flow for the period -338 -224 -155 -147 299 307
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,149 735 953 658 504 658
Cash flow for the period -338 -224 -155 -147 299 307
Exchange difference 4 -7 17 -7 12 -12
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period 815 504 815 504 815 953

Condensed consolidated key figures

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Profit
Net sales
Net sales, change, % 2,078 2,038 4,117 4,132 8,598 8,613
Organic net sales, change, % 2.0 2.0 -0.4 4.1 1.6 3.8
Gross margin, % 6.5 1.8 2.6 3.8 4.2 4.7
34.8 35.2 37.8 33.0 35.6 33.3
Depreciation -58 -67 -123 -142 -254 -273
Amortisation -3 -2 -5 -5 -11 -11
Impairment other non-current assets - -93 -6 -88 22 -60
Operating profit, adjusted 240 222 465 414 961 910
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 11.5 10.9 11.3 10.0 11.2 10.6
Operating profit (EBIT) 188 124 538 317 1,028 807
Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), % 9.0 6.1 13.1 7.7 12.0 9.4
EBITDA, adjusted 301 290 593 561 1,226 1,194
EBITDA 249 286 672 552 1,271 1,151
Profit margin, % 7.4 5.5 11.9 6.3 10.3 7.7
Segments
Branded packaged products
Net sales 1,432 1,487 2,865 3,000 6,084 6,219
Operating profit, adjusted 181 183 348 335 753 740
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 12.6 12.3 12.1 11.2 12.4 11.9
Pick & mix
Net sales 646 551 1,252 1,132 2,514 2,394
Operating profit, adjusted 59 39 117 79 208 170
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 9.1 7.1 9.3 7.0 8.3 7.1
Financial position
Working capital 1,184 1,087 1,184 1,087 1,184 1,017
Capital expenditure 38 33 81 104 202 225
Net debt 1,695 1,991 1,695 1,991 1,695 1,610
Capital employed 8,279 7,995 8,279 7,995 8,279 8,370
Return on capital employed, % (Rolling 12 months) 13.4 10.4 13.4 10.4 13.4 11.2
Equity/assets ratio, % 49.6 47.7 49.6 47.7 49.6 48.8
Net debt/equity ratio, % 31.4 38.7 31.4 38.7 31.4 29.6
Return on equity, % (Rolling 12 months) 12.2 9.5 12.2 9.5 12.2 8.8
Equity per share, SEK 18.8 18.0 18.8 18.0 18.8 19.0
Net debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months) 1.4 1.8 1.4 1.8 1.4 1.3
Cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities 21 59 252 208 809 765
Cash flow from investing activities -29 23 -61 -27 -125 -91
Cash flow after investments -8 82 191 181 684 674
Free cash flow -8 28 191 127 666 602
Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % 6.8 10.9 6.8 10.9 6.8 8.3
Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 0.1 0.2 0.9 0.7 2.8 2.7
Employees
Average number of employees 2,552 2,591 2,553 2,592 2,562 2,577

Reconciliation of alternative performance measures key figures

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm
Items affecting comparability
2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Acquisitions, integration and restructurings
-52 -98 73 -97 67 -103
of which: impairment non-current assets - -94 -6 -88 22 -60
Items affecting comparability -52 -98 73 -97 67 -103
Corresponding line in the condensed consolidated profit and loss account:
Cost of goods sold -8 -1 121 3 143 25
Selling expenses -33 -3 -33 -3 -33 -3
General and administrative expenses -11 -94 -15 -97 -43 -125
Total -52 -98 73 -97 67 -103
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit 188 124 538 317 1,028 807
Minus: Items affecting comparability -52 -98 73 -97 67 -103
Operating profit, adjusted 240 222 465 414 961 910
Net sales 2,078 2,038 4,117 4,132 8,598 8,613
Operating profit margin, adjusted, % 11.5 10.9 11.3 10.0 11.2 10.6
EBITDA, adjusted
Operating profit 188 124 538 317 1,028 807
Minus: Depreciation -58 -67 -123 -142 -254 -273
Minus: Amortisation -3 -2 -5 -5 -11 -11
Minus: Impairment non-current assets - -93 -6 -88 22 -60
EBITDA 249 286 672 552 1,271 1,151
Minus: Items affecting comparability (excl. impairment non-current assets) -52 -4 79 -9 45 -43
EBITDA, adjusted 301 290 593 561 1,226 1,194
Capital employed
Total assets 10,890 10,779 10,890 10,779 10,890 11,145
Minus: Deferred tax liability 856 880 856 880 856 910
Minus: Non-current provisions 1 159 1 159 1 163
Minus: Current provisions 64 17 64 17 64 11
Minus: Other current liabilities 1,690 1,728 1,690 1,728 1,690 1,691
Capital employed 8,279 7,995 8,279 7,995 8,279 8,370
Capital employed comparative period previous year 7,995 8,059 7,995 8,059 7,995 7,973
Average capital employed 8,137 8,027 8,137 8,027 8,137 8,172

Reconciliation alternative performance measures, continued

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
2024 Jul 2024–
SEKm
Return on capital employed
2025 2024 2025 Jun 2025 2024
Operating profit (Rolling 12 months) 1,028 692 1,028 692 1,028 807
Financial income (Rolling 12 months) 66 140 66 140 66 111
Operating profit plus financial income (Rolling 12 months) 1,094 832 1,094 832 1,094 918
Average capital employed 8,137 8,027 8,137 8,027 8,137 8,172
Return on capital employed, % 13.4 10.4 13.4 10.4 13.4 11.2
Free cash flow yield
Cash flow from operating activities (Rolling 12 months) 809 879 809 879 809 765
Cash flows from investments in property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets (Rolling 12 months) -143 -235 -143 -235 -143 -163
Free cash flow (Rolling 12 months) 666 644 666 644 666 602
Number of shares outstanding 286,682,516 286,065,407 286,682,516 286,065,407 286,682,516 286,065,407
Free cash flow per share (Rolling 12 months), SEK 2.32 2.25 2.32 2.25 2.32 2.10
Market price per share, SEK 34.04 20.62 34.04 20.62 34.04 25.20
Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % 6.8 10.9 6.8 10.9 6.8 8.3
Changes in net sales
Net sales 2,078 2,038 4,117 4,132 8,598 8,613
Net sales comparative period previous year 2,038 1,998 4,132 3,971 8,462 8,301
Net sales, change 40 40 -15 161 136 312
Minus: Structural changes -20 -10 -41 -10 -101 -70
Minus: Changes in exchange rates -72 14 -83 23 -118 -12
Organic growth 132 36 109 148 355 394
Organic growth, % 6.5 1.8 2.6 3.8 4.2 4.7

Quarterly data

SEKm Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023
Profit and loss account
Net sales 2,078 2,039 2,285 2,196 2,038 2,094 2,182 2,148 1,998
Cost of goods sold -1,355 -1,205 -1,485 -1,493 -1,321 -1,448 -1,514 -1,524 -1,358
Gross profit
723 834 800 703 717 646 668 624 640
Selling expenses -320 -283 -327 -268 -298 -267 -300 -248 -267
General and administrative
expenses -215 -201 -221 -197 -295 -186 -194 -175 -191
Operating profit 188 350 252 238 124 193 174 201 182
Exchange differences on cash and
cash equivalents in foreign
currencies
-10 18 4 -26 16 -29 27 67 -66
Other financial income 9 14 23 20 33 35 39 33 33
Other financial expenses
-34 -47 -47 -66 -60 -51 -94 -64 -53
Net financial items -35 -15 -20 -72 -11 -45 -28 36 -86
Profit before tax 153 335 232 166 113 148 146 237 96
Income tax -37 -82 -74 -36 -31 -41 -8 -76 -23
Profit for the period 116 253 158 130 82 107 138 161 73
Profit for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 116 253 158 130 82 107 138 161 73
Key figures
Profit
Depreciation, amortisation and
impairment -61 -73 -52 -57 -162 -73 -75 -76 -77
Operating profit, adjusted 240 225 258 238 222 192 200 208 191
EBITDA, adjusted 301 292 327 306 290 271 270 288 271
EBITDA 249 423 304 295 286 266 249 277 259
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 11.5 11.0 11.3 10.8 10.9 9.2 9.2 9.7 9.6
Operating profit margin (EBIT
margin), % 9.0 17.2 11.0 10.8 6.1 9.2 8.0 9.4 9.1
Earnings per share, SEK
Basic and diluted1 0.41 0.89 0.55 0.45 0.29 0.37 0.48 0.56 0.26
Segments
Branded packaged products
Net sales 1,432 1,433 1,631 1,588 1,487 1,513 1,621 1,620 1,464
Operating profit, adjusted 181 167 214 191 183 152 200 216 186
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 12.6 11.7 13.1 12.0 12.3 10.0 12.3 13.3 12.7
Pick & mix
Net sales 646 606 654 608 551 581 561 528 534
Operating profit/loss, adjusted 59 58 44 47 39 40 0 -8 5
Operating profit margin, adjusted % 9.1 9.6 6.7 7.7 7.1 6.9 0.0 -1.5 0.9
Financial position
Share price, last paid, SEK 34.04 28.36 25.20 24.46 20.62 18.19 18.32 18.26 19.61
Return on equity, % (Rolling 12
months) 12.2 11.4 8.8 8.8 9.5 8.8 8.6 7.8 7.3
Equity per share, SEK 18.8 19.2 19.0 18.1 18.0 19.0 17.9 18.2 18.0
Net Debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12
months)
1.4 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.3
Cash flow
Free cash flow -8 199 264 211 28 99 394 123 2
Cash flow from operating activities
per share, SEK 0.1 0.8 1.1 0.9 0.2 0.5 1.7 0.7 0.3

1 On 30 October 2023, Cloetta purchased 63,704 treasury shares to fulfil its future obligation to deliver shares to the participan ts of the long-term share-based incentive plan, if vesting conditions are met. On 29 April 2024 and 14 May 2025, a total of 723,373 and 617,109 treasury shares were granted to the participants of the long-term share-based incentive plan 2021 and 2022 respectively on vesting. On 28 November 2024, Cloetta entered into a forward contract to repurchase 1,531,492 own shares to fulfill its future obligations to deliver shares to the participants of the long-term share-based incentive plan, if vesting conditions are met.

Reconciliation of alternative performance measures per quarter

SEKm Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023
Items affecting comparability
Acquisitions, integration and restructurings -52 125 -6 0 -98 1 -26 -7 -9
of which: impairment non-current assets - -6 17 11 -94 6 -5 4 3
Items affecting comparability -52 125 -6 0 -98 1 -26 -7 -9
Corresponding line in the condensed
consolidated profit and loss account:
Cost of goods sold -8 129 16 6 -1 4 -21 -3 -4
Selling expenses -33 - - - -3 - - 1 -
General and administrative expenses -11 -4 -22 -6 -94 -3 -5 -5 -5
Total -52 125 -6 0 -98 1 -26 -7 -9
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit 188 350 252 238 124 193 174 201 182
Minus: Items affecting comparability -52 125 -6 0 -98 1 -26 -7 -9
Operating profit, adjusted 240 225 258 238 222 192 200 208 191
Net sales 2,078 2,039 2,285 2,196 2,038 2,094 2,182 2,148 1,998
Operating profit margin, adjusted, % 11.5 11.0 11.3 10.8 10.9 9.2 9.2 9.7 9.6
EBITDA, adjusted
Operating profit 188 350 252 238 124 193 174 201 182
Minus: Depreciation -58 -65 -66 -65 -67 -75 -63 -76 -78
Minus: Amortisation -3 -2 -3 -3 -2 -3 -3 -3 -2
Minus: Impairment non-current assets - -6 17 11 -93 5 -9 3 3
EBITDA 249 423 304 295 286 266 249 277 259
Minus: Items affecting comparability (excl.
impairment non-current assets) -52 131 -23 -11 -4 -5 -21 -11 -12
EBITDA, adjusted 301 292 327 306 290 271 270 288 271
Capital employed
Total assets 10,890 11,029 11,145 10,886 10,779 11,162 10,683 10,873 10,916
Minus: Deferred tax liability 856 829 910 840 880 908 900 922 929
Minus: Non-current provisions 1 2 163 161 159 166 160 165 162
Minus: Current provisions 64 13 11 14 17 16 14 2 2
Minus: Other current liabilities 1,690 1,870 1,691 1,770 1,728 1,756 1,636 1,731 1,764
Capital employed 8,279 8,315 8,370 8,101 7,995 8,316 7,973 8,053 8,059
Capital employed comparative period
previous year
7,995 8,316 7,973 8,053 8,059 7,963 7,823 7,581 7,369
Average capital employed 8,137 8,316 8,172 8,077 8,027 8,140 7,898 7,817 7,714

Reconciliation alternative performance measures, continued

SEKm Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023
Return on capital employed
Operating profit (Rolling 12 months) 1,028 964 807 729 692 750 735 748 733
Financial income (Rolling 12 months) 66 90 111 127 140 140 128 107 109
Operating profit plus financial income
(Rolling 12 months) 1,094 1,054 918 856 832 890 863 855 842
Average capital employed 8,137 8,316 8,172 8,077 8,027 8,140 7,898 7,817 7,714
Return on capital employed, % 13.4 12.7 11.2 10.6 10.4 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9
Free cash flow yield
Cash flow from operating activities
(Rolling 12 months) 809 847 765 935 879 903 778 581 677
Cash flows from investments in property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets
(Rolling 12 months) -143 -145 -163 -203 -235 -285 -282 -238 -234
Free cash flow (Rolling 12 months) 666 702 602 732 644 618 496 343 443
Number of shares outstanding 286,682,516 286,065,407 286,065,407 286,065,407 286,065,407 285,342,034 285,342,034 285,405,738 285,405,738
Free cash flow per share (Rolling 12 months),
2.17 1.74 1.20 1.55
SEK 2.32 2.45 2.10 2.56 2.25
Market price per share, SEK 34.04 28.36 25.20 24.46 20.62 18.19 18.32 18.26 19.61
Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % 6.8 8.6 8.3 10.5 10.9 11.9 9.5 6.6 7.9
Changes in net sales
Net sales 2,078 2,039 2,285 2,196 2,038 2,094 2,182 2,148 1,998
Net sales comparative period previous year
Net sales, change 2,038 2,094 2,182 2,148 1,998 1,973 1,905 1,798 1,626
Minus: Structural changes 40
-20
-55
-21
103
-28
48
-32
40
-10
121
-
277
-
350
-
372
-
Minus: Changes in exchange rates -72 -11 7 -42 14 9 54 131 100
Organic growth 132 -23 124 122 36 112 223 219 272

Parent company

Condensed parent company profit and loss account

Second quarter
6 months
Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Net sales 30 41 81 79 139 137
Gross profit 30 41 81 79 139 137
General and administrative expenses -35 -34 -74 -70 -181 -177
Operating profit/loss -5 7 7 9 -42 -40
Net financial items -11 -43 -21 -70 389 340
Dividend income - - - - 1,909 1,909
Profit/loss before tax -16 -36 -14 -61 2,256 2,209
Income tax 4 8 3 13 -68 -58
Profit/loss for the period -12 -28 -11 -48 2,188 2,151

Profit/loss for the period corresponds to comprehensive income for the period.

Condensed parent company balance sheet

SEKm 30 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2024 31 Dec 2024
ASSETS
Non-current assets 4,916 5,436 5,437
Current assets 431 185 540
TOTAL ASSETS 5,347 5,621 5,977
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 3,736 1,884 4,056
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 157 950 954
Provisions 2 2 2
Total non-current liabilities 159 952 956
Current liabilities
Borrowings 947 149 149
Other current liabilities 505 2,636 816
Total current liabilities 1,452 2,785 965
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 5,347 5,621 5,977

Condensed parent company statement of changes in equity

6 months Full year
SEKm 2025 2024 2024
Equity at beginning of period 4,056 2,212 2,212
Profit/loss for the period -11 -48 2,151
Total comprehensive income -11 -48 2,151
Transactions with owners
Forward contract to repurchase own shares - - -40
Share-based payments 4 5 18
Dividend1 -315 -285 -285
Dividend on outstanding shares in forward contracts to repurchase own shares 2 - -
Total transactions with owners -309 -280 -307
Equity at end of period 3,736 1,884 4,056

1 The dividend paid in 2025 comprised a dividend of SEK 1.10 (1.00) per share.

Accounting and valuation policies, disclosures and risk factors

Accounting and valuation policies

Compliance with legislation and accounting standards The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) established by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) which have been endorsed by the European Commission for application in the EU. The applied standards and interpretations are those that were in force and had been endorsed by the EU at 1 January 2025. The consolidated interim report is presented compliant with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and in compliance with the relevant provisions in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Securities Market Act, which are consistent with the provisions in recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. For lease accounting the company makes use of the exemption under RFR2 to treat all leases as operating lease.

Basis of accounting

The same accounting policies and methods of computation are applied in the interim financial statements as in the most recent annual financial statements. Reference is made to Note 1 'General information and accounting and valuation policies of the Group' and Note 31 'Changes in accounting policies' in the Annual and sustainability report 2024 at www.cloetta.com. No new standards are effective as from 1 January 2025 which have been endorsed by the EU.

Disclosures

Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers Cloetta generates revenues from the transfer of goods and services at a point in time and over time in the following major sales categories and performance obligations.

Disaggregation of revenue

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Branded packaged products 1,432 1,487 2,865 3,000 6,084 6,219
Pick & mix 646 551 1,252 1,132 2,514 2,394
Total 2,078 2,038 4,117 4,132 8,598 8,613

Breakdown of net sales by category

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
% 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Candy 63 63 62 62 62 62
Chocolate 22 19 23 20 22 21
Pastilles 9 9 9 9 9 9
Chewing gum 5 5 5 5 5 5
Nuts 0 2 0 2 1 1
Other 1 2 1 2 1 2
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

Breakdown of net sales by country

Second quarter 6 months Rolling 12 Full year
Jul 2024–
% 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Sweden 32 29 31 29 31 30
Finland 20 20 20 20 20 20
The Netherlands 14 15 14 15 14 14
Denmark 11 11 11 11 11 11
The UK 4 6 4 5 5 5
Norway 6 5 7 6 6 6
Germany 7 8 7 8 7 7
International Markets 6 6 6 6 6 7
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

Leases

Right-of-use assets

30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
SEKm 2025 2024 2024
Land and buildings 50 65 59
Transportation 60 65 65
Other equipment 3 5 7
Total right-of-use assets 113 135 131

Additions to the right-of-use assets were SEK 9m (3) during the quarter and SEK 20m (24) during the first half of the year.

Lease liability

30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
SEKm 2025 2024 2024
Current 49 58 56
Non-current (between 1-5 years) 59 71 68
Non-current (over 5 years) 10 10 12
Total Lease liability 118 139 136

The non-current lease liability of SEK 69m (81) is reflected in the 'longterm borrowings'. The current lease liability of SEK 49m (58) is reflected in the 'short-term borrowings'.

Depreciation charge right-of-use assets

Second quarter 6 months Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024
Land and buildings -6 -9 -12 -17 -29 -34
Transportation -8 -9 -17 -23 -35 -41
Other equipment -3 -1 -5 -7 -9 -11
Total depreciation charge right-of-use assets -17 -19 -34 -47 -73 -86

Other disclosures

Second quarter 6 months Full year
Jul 2024–
SEKm 2025 2024 2025 2024 Jun 2025 2024 Recognised in:
Interest expense -1 -1 -2 -2 -5 -5 net financial items, in the
profit and loss account
cost of goods sold, selling
expenses and general
Expense relating to leases of
low-value assets that are not
and administrative
expenses, in the profit
short-term leases
Expense relating to short-term
leases, where no right-of-use
-1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 and loss account
cost of goods sold, selling
expenses and general
and administrative
expenses, in the profit
asset has been recognized -2 -2 -3 -3 -4 -4 and loss account
cost of goods sold, selling
expenses and general
Expense relating to variable
lease payments not included in
and administrative
expenses, in the profit
lease liabilities -7 -8 -14 -13 -31 -30 and loss account
cash flow from operating
activities and financing
activities, in the cash
Total cash outflow for leases -18 -19 -35 -43 -76 -84 flow statement

Taxes

The effective tax rate for the period and was negatively impacted by not recognising an additional deferred tax position for the negative taxable result in the UK, international tax rate differences and nondeductible expenses.

Fair value measurement

In the second quarter of 2024 a financial instrument categorised at level 3 of the fair value hierarchy was recognised for an amount of SEK 8m for to the contingent earn-out consideration related to the divestment of the Nutisal brand. In the fourth quarter of 2024, this contingent earn-out consideration was revalued to zero.

The only items recognised at fair value after initial recognition are:

  • the interest rate swaps categorised within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy in all periods presented;
  • the deferred selling price related to the divestment of the Nutisal brand that is categorised within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as well as;
  • the contingent earn-out consideration related to the divestment of the Nutisal brand that is categorised within level 3.

The fair values of financial assets (loans and receivables) and liabilities measured at amortised cost are approximately equal to carrying amounts.

For measurement purposes, the fair value of financial assets and liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments. The fair value measurements by level according to the fair value measurement hierarchy are as follows:

  • Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1).
  • Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (level 2).
  • Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (level 3).

The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Group's financial assets and liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy:

30 Jun 2025 Carrying amount Fair value
Mandatorily Financial
assets at
amortised
Other
financial
liabilities at
carrying
SEKm at FVTPL cost value Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
• Trade and other receivables, excluding
other taxes and social security receivables
and prepaid expenses and accrued income
• Contingent earn-out consideration and
- 1,079 - 1,079
deferred selling price 2 - - 2 - 2 - 2
• Single currency interest rate swaps 1 - - 1 - 1 - 1
• Cash and cash equivalents - 815 - 815
Total assets 3 1,894 - 1,897 - 3 - 3
Financial liabilities
• Loans from credit institutions - - 2,193 2,193
• Commercial papers - - 149 149
• Forward contract to repurchase own
shares
- - 40 40 - -12 - -12
• Single currency interest rate swaps 10 - - 10 - 10 - 10
• Trade and other payables, excluding other
taxes and social security payables
- - 1,359 1,359
Total liabilities 10 - 3,741 3,751 - -2 - -2
31 Dec 2024 Carrying amount Fair value
SEKm Mandatorily
at FVTPL
Financial
assets at
amortised
cost
Other
financial
liabilities at
carrying
value
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
• Trade and other receivables, excluding
other taxes and social security receivables
and prepaid expenses and accrued income
- 1,056 - 1,056
• Contingent earn-out consideration and
deferred selling price
2 - - 2 - 2 - 2
• Single currency interest rate swaps 5 - - 5 - 5 - 5
• Cash and cash equivalents - 953 - 953
Total assets 7 2,009 - 2,016 - 7 - 7
Financial liabilities
• Loans from credit institutions - - 2,232 2,232
• Commercial papers
• Forward contract to repurchase own
- - 149 149
shares - - 40 40 - 2 - 2
• Single currency interest rate swaps 9 - - 9 - 9 - 9
• Trade and other payables, excluding
other taxes and social security payables
- - 1,424 1,424
Total liabilities 9 - 3,845 3,854 - 11 - 11
30 Jun 2024 Carrying amount Fair value
Mandatorily Financial
assets at
amortised
Other
financial
liabilities at
carrying
SEKm at FVTPL cost value Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
• Trade and other receivables, excluding
other taxes and social security receivables
and prepaid expenses and accrued income
• Contingent earn-out consideration and
- 1,128 - 1,128
deferred selling price 10 - - 10 - 2 8 10
• Single currency interest rate swaps 19 - - 19 - 19 - 19
• Cash and cash equivalents - 504 - 504
Total assets 29 1,632 - 1,661 - 21 8 29
Financial liabilities
• Loans from credit institutions - - 2,220 2,220
• Commercial papers - - 149 149
• Single currency interest rate swaps 4 - - 4 - 4 - 4
• Trade and other payables, excluding
other taxes and social security payables
- - 1,474 1,474
Total liabilities 4 - 3,843 3,847 - 4 - 4

No transfers between fair value hierarchy levels have occurred during the financial year or the prior financial year. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-thecounter derivatives) is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to determine the fair value of an instrument are observable, the instrument is included within level 2.

The valuation of the instruments is based on quoted market prices, but the underlying swap amounts are based on the specific requirements of the Group. These instruments are therefore included within level 2. The fair value measurement of the contingent earn-out consideration requires the use of significant unobservable inputs and is thereby initially categorised at level 3. The valuation techniques and inputs used to value financial instruments are:

  • Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.
  • The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves.
  • The fair value of forward foreign currency contracts is calculated using the difference between the exchange rate on the spot date with the contractually agreed upon exchange rates.
  • Other techniques, such as discounted cash flow analysis, are used to determine the fair value of the remaining financial instruments.

The contingent earn-out consideration is measured at fair value using a scenario model with an earn-out threshold, different results and related changes. These data are aligned with the earn-out contract. The interrelationship between significant unobservable inputs and fair value measurement are: The estimated fair value of the contingent earn-out consideration related to the divestment of the Nutisal brand will increase (decrease) if the forecasted combined sales value of Cloetta and De Monchy Food Group of the Nutisal products during the period 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025 is higher (lower).

Parent Company

Cloetta AB's primary activities include head office functions such as groupwide management and administration. The comments below refer to the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025. Net sales in the Parent Company amounted to SEK 81m (79) and relate mainly to intra-group services. Operating profit was SEK 7m (9). Net financial items totalled SEK -21m (-70). Loss before tax was SEK -14m (-61) and loss for the period was

SEK -11m (-48). Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to SEK 0m (0).

The Cloetta share

Cloetta's class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. During the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025, a total of 44,626,569 shares were traded for a combined value of SEK 1,316m, equivalent to around 16 per cent of the total number of class B shares at the end of the year. The highest quoted bid price during the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025 was SEK 35.52 (3 June) and the lowest was SEK 23.74 (14 January). The share price on 30 June 2025 was SEK 34.04 (last price paid). During the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025, the Cloetta share increased by 35.1 per cent while the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm PI decreased by 0.2 per cent. Cloetta's share capital at 30 June 2025 amounted to 1,443,096,495. The total number of shares is 288,619,299, consisting of 5,735,249 (5,735,249) class A shares and 282,884,050 (282,884,050) class B shares, equal to a quota value of SEK 5 per share. At 30 June 2025, Cloetta had 1,936,783 class B shares in treasury.

Shareholders

On 30 June 2025, Cloetta AB had 41,573 shareholders. The largest shareholder was AB Malfors Promotor with a holding corresponding to 42.97 per cent of the votes and 32.79 per cent of the share capital in the company. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management was the second largest shareholder with 5.15 per cent of the votes and 6.08 per cent of the share capital. The third largest shareholder was LSV Asset Management with 3.16 per cent of the votes and 3.72 per cent of the share capital.

Cloetta regularly updates its list of shareholders on its investor website www.cloetta.com/en/investors/.

Risk factors

Cloetta is an internationally active company that is exposed to a number of market and financial risks. All identified risks are monitored continuously and, if needed, risk mitigating measures are taken to limit their impact. The most relevant risk factors are described in the Annual and sustainability report 2024 and consist of industry and market-related risks, operational risks and financial risks.

Compared to the Annual and sustainability report, which was issued on 11 March 2025, the risk-profile of Cloetta has not significantly changed although the rising input costs and global supply chain challenges are materialising and may further affect the business performance of Cloetta.

Definitions

All amounts in the tables are presented in SEK millions unless otherwise stated. All amounts in brackets () represent comparative figures for the same period of the prior year, unless otherwise stated.

Margins Definition/calculation Purpose
Gross margin Net sales less cost of goods sold as a percentage of net
sales.
Gross margin measures production profitability.
Gross margin, adjusted Net sales, adjusted for items affecting comparability less
cost of goods sold, adjusted for items affecting
comparability as a percentage of net sales, adjusted for
items affecting comparability.
Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of items
affecting comparability, enabling a comparison of
production profitability.
Operating profit margin, adjusted Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting
comparability, as a percentage of net sales.
Adjusted operating profit margin excludes the impact of
items affecting comparability, enabling a comparison of
operational profitability.
Operating profit margin (EBIT margin) Operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales. Operating profit margin is used for measuring the
operational profitability.
Profit margin Profit/loss before tax expressed as a percentage of net
sales.
This metric enables the profitability to be compared
across locations where corporate taxes differ.
Return
Free cash flow Sum of the cash flow from operating activities and cash
flow from investments in property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets.
The free cash flow is the cash flow available to all
investors consisting of shareholders and lenders.
Free cash flow yield Free cash flow of the last 12 months divided by the
number of outstanding shares at the end of the period
and consequently divided by the market price per share
at the end of the period.
This metric is an indicator for the return on investment of
investors in the company.
Return on capital employed Operating profit plus financial income as a percentage of
average capital employed. The average capital employed
is calculated by taking the capital employed per period
end and the capital employed by period end of the
comparative period in the previous year divided by two.
Return on capital employed is used to analyse
profitability, based on the amount of capital used. The
leverage of the company is the reason that this metric is
used next to return on equity, because it includes equity,
but takes into account borrowings and other liabilities as
well.
Return on equity Profit from continuing operations for the period as a
percentage of total equity.
Return on equity is used to measure profit generation,
given the resources attributable to the owners of the
Parent Company.
Capital structure
Capital employed Total assets less interest-free liabilities (including
deferred tax).
Capital employed measures the amount of capital used
and serves as input for the return on capital employed.
Equity/assets ratio Equity at the end of the period as a percentage of total
assets. The equity/assets ratio represents the amount of
assets on which shareholders have a residual claim.
This ratio is an indicator of the company's leverage used
to finance the firm.
Gross debt Gross current and non-current borrowings, credit
overdraft facilities, lease liabilities, derivative financial
instruments and interest payable.
Gross debt represents the total debt obligation of the
company irrespective of its maturity.
Net debt Gross debt less cash and cash equivalents. The net debt is used as an indication of the ability to pay
off all debts if these became due simultaneously on the
day of calculation, using only available cash and cash
equivalents.
Net debt/EBITDA Net debt at the end of the period divided by the EBITDA,
adjusted, for the last 12 months, taking into
consideration the annualisation of EBITDA for acquired or
divested companies.
The net debt/EBITDA ratio approximates the company's
ability to decrease its debt. It represents the number of
years it would take to pay back debt if net debt and
EBITDA were held constant, ignoring the impact of cash
flows from interest, tax and capital expenditure.
Net debt/equity ratio Net debt at the end of the period divided by equity at the
end of the period.
The net debt/equity ratio measures the extent to which
the company is funded by debt. Because cash and
overdraft facilities can be used to pay-off debt at short
notice, the leverage takes into account net debt instead
of gross debt.
Working capital Total inventories and trade and other receivables
adjusted for trade and other payables.
Working capital is used to measure the company's ability,
besides cash and cash equivalents, to meet current
operational obligations.

Data per share
Cash flow from operating activities per share Cash flow from operating activities in the period divided
by the average number of outstanding shares.
The cash flow from operating activities per share
measures the amount of cash the company generates per
share from the revenues it brings in, irrespective of the
capital investments and cash flows related to the
financing structure of the company.
Earnings per share Profit for the period divided by the average number of
outstanding shares adjusted for the effect of treasury
shares.
The earnings per share measures the amount of net
profit that is available for payment to shareholders per
share.
Equity per share Equity at the end of the period divided by number of
outstanding shares at the end of the period.
Equity per share measures the net-asset value backing up
each share of the company's equity and determines if a
company is increasing shareholder value over time.
Other definitions
Amortisation Amortisation of intangible assets except for amortisation
on software which is included in "Depreciation".
Amortisation deviates from depreciation where
amortisation has the purpose to spread capitalised
expenses over the useful lifetime of these expenses.
Depreciation Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and
amortisation of software.
Depreciation deviates from amortisation where
depreciation has the purpose to spread the cost of a non
current asset over the useful lifetime of these assets.
EBITDA Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and
impairments of other non-current assets.
EBITDA is used to measure the cash flow generated from
operating activities, eliminating the impact of financing
and accounting decisions.
EBITDA, adjusted Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting
comparability, before depreciation, amortisation and
impairments of other non-current assets.
Adjusted EBITDA increases the comparability of
EBITDA.
Effective tax rate Income tax as a percentage of profit before tax. This metric enables the income tax to be compared
across locations where corporate taxes differ.
Gross profit, adjusted Net sales, adjusted for items affecting comparability less
cost of goods sold, adjusted for items affecting
comparability.
Gross profit, adjusted increases the comparability of
gross profit.
Items affecting
comparability
Items affecting comparability are those significant items
which are separately disclosed by virtue of their size or
incidence, in order to enable a full understanding of the
Group's financial performance. These include items such
as restructurings, impact from acquisitions or
divestments.
Items affecting comparability increases the
comparability of the Group's financial performance.
Net financial items The total of exchange differences on cash and cash
equivalent in foreign currencies, other financial income
and other financial expenses.
The net financial items reflects the company's total costs
of external financing.
Net sales, change Net sales as a percentage of net sales in the comparative
period of the previous year.
Net sales, change reflects the company's realised
top-line growth over time.
Operating profit (EBIT) Operating profit consists of comprehensive income
before net financial items and income tax.
This metric enables the profitability to be compared
across locations where corporate taxes differ, irrespective
the financing structure of the company.
Operating profit (EBIT), adjusted Operating profit adjusted for items affecting
comparability.
Operating profit, adjusted increases the comparability of
operating profit.
Organic growth Net sales, change excluding acquisition-driven growth
and changes in exchanges rates.
Organic growth excludes the impact of changes in group
structure and exchange rates, enabling a comparison on
net sales growth over time.
Structural changes Net sales, change resulting from changes in group
structure.
Structural changes measure the contribution of changes
in group structure to the net sales growth.

Glossary

Branded packaged products Products that are mainly sold under brands and are packaged.
FVTPL Fair Value Through Profit and Loss.
Pick & mix Cloetta's range of candy and natural snacks that are picked by the consumers themselves.
Pick & mix concept Cloetta's complete concept in pick & mix including products, displays and accompanying store and logistic services.

Exchange rates

SEK 30 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2024 31 Dec 2024
EUR, average 11.0955 11.4002 11.4408
EUR, end of period 11.1465 11.3595 11.4590
NOK, average 0.9504 0.9918 0.9831
NOK, end of period 0.9419 0.9968 0.9715
GBP, average 13.1556 13.3421 13.5177
GBP, end of period 13.0292 13.4213 13.8197
DKK, average 1.4871 1.5287 1.5339
DKK, end of period 1.4940 1.5232 1.5365

About Cloetta

Cloetta is Northern Europe's leading confectionery company with the vision to be the winning confectionery company, inspiring a more joyful world. Our core markets are Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands and our products are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide. Cloetta has six production units in five countries and the company's class B-shares are traded on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Cloetta AB (publ)

Corp. ID no. 556308-8144 Landsvägen 50A, Box 2052, 174 02, Sundbyberg, Sweden

Tel +46 (0)8-52 72 88 00 More information about Cloetta is available at www.cloetta.com

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