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Cloetta — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jan 28, 2022
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Interim report Q4 October–December 2021 Stockholm, 28 January 2022
accounting treatment for cloud computing arrangements announced in the Q3 interim report are detailed on pages 25 – 27, including the operating profit 2021 that has been negatively affected by SEK -3m in Q4 and SEK -30m for the full year.
"I am particularly pleased that we were successful in our efforts to bring sales of Branded packaged products to above 2019 levels. I am also delighted to see that our actions taken in the Pick & mix segment during the year yielded results, with the full year adjusted operating margin up close to 13 percentage points year on year." -Henri de Sauvage-Nolting, President and CEO
Fourth quarter, October-December 2021
- Net sales for the quarter increased by 13.4 per cent to SEK 1,662m (1,466) including a negative impact from foreign exchange rates of -0.4 per cent.
- Sales of Branded packaged products increased organically by 9.3 per cent during the quarter: 1.9 per cent in October, 14.8 per cent in November and 13.2 per cent in December.
- Sales of Pick & mix increased organically by 32.4 per cent during the quarter: 23.3 per cent in October, 33.7 per cent in November and 44.3 per cent in December.
- Operating profit amounted to SEK 157m (114). Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 157m (116).
- Operating profit, adjusted, of Branded packaged products amounted to SEK 152m (164).
- Operating profit, adjusted, of Pick & mix amounted to SEK 5m (-48).
- Profit for the period amounted to SEK 147m (77), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 0.51 (0.27).
- Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 368m (310).
- Net debt/EBITDA ratio was 2.0x (2.8).
- The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.00 (0.75) per share.
| Key ratios | Fourth quarter | Full Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Change, % |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
Change, % |
|
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,466 | 13.41 | 6,046 | 5,695 | 6.2¹ | |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 157 | 116 | 35.3 | 571 | 495 | 15.4 | |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted %* | 9.4 | 7.9 | 1.5-pts | 9.4 | 8.7 | 0.7-pts | |
| Operating profit (EBIT)* | 157 | 114 | 37.7 | 565 | 442 | 27.8 | |
| Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), %* | 9.4 | 7.8 | 1.6-pts | 9.3 | 7.8 | 1.5-pts | |
| Profit before tax* | 158 | 136 | 16.2 | 558 | 383 | 45.7 | |
| Profit for the period* | 147 | 77 | 90.9 | 472 | 265 | 78.1 | |
| Earnings per share, basic and diluted, SEK* | 0.51 | 0.27 | 88.9 | 1.64 | 0.92 | 78.3 | |
| Net debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months)* | 2.0 | 2.8 | -28.6 | 2.0 | 2.8 | -28.6 | |
| Free cash flow | 313 | 252 | 24.2 | 664 | 366 | 81.4 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities* | 368 | 310 | 18.7 | 858 | 641 | 33.9 |
1 Organic growth at constant exchange rates was 13.8 per cent for the quarter and 8.4 per cent for the year. See further under Net sales on page 4.
F i n a n c i a l overview
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
Overview Disclosures Definitions Contact
Cloetta
– a leading confectionery company in Northern Europe.
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
Record levels for Branded sales driven by strong marketing
Branded sales continued to exceed 2019 levels, driven by strong marketing. Margin-enhancing initiatives brought the Pick & mix business close to breakeven for the full year. The dividend proposal is in line with the pre-pandemic level, supported by a healthy cash flow and strong balance sheet.
As we close the year, I am particularly pleased that we were successful in our efforts to bring sales of Branded packaged products to above 2019 levels, recording four consecutive quarters of growth. This was achieved mainly through successful marketing, including of our strategic innovation initiatives such as Fruitbased Candy and Kexchoklad Vegan, as well as a further focus on sales fundamentals. I am also delighted to see that our actions taken in the Pick & mix segment during the year yielded results, with the full year adjusted operating margin up close to 13 percentage points year on year. Furthermore, I am proud that we continued to execute on our longterm sustainability agenda.
Over the last two years, we have successfully managed to safeguard our business from various global supply challenges, and we are also on track to mitigate current headwinds related to input costs in 2022. While Covid-19-related restrictions were once again implemented towards the end of the quarter in most of the markets in which we operate, we are confident that we will continue to successfully navigate this market environment.
Fourth-quarter development
Sales for the quarter increased by 13.4 per cent, of which organic growth accounted for 13.8 per cent and exchange rate differences for -0.4 per cent. Sales of Branded packaged products increased organically by 9.3 per cent, driven by successful marketing and close cooperation with our customers. Sales of Pick & mix increased organically by 32.4 per cent during the quarter and continued to be driven by our efforts to grow consumer confidence, premiumising the offering and increased consumer activation.
The increase in adjusted operating profit is attributable to higher sales volumes and continued margin-enhancing initiatives, which were partly offset by substantial marketing investments and higher indirect costs.
Investing for the future
During the quarter, we increased our marketing investments to record-high levels to further strengthen our brands, exceeding last year's average quarterly spend by approximately SEK 25m. We also continued our focus to recover sales of high-margin products such as chewing gum and pastilles, with some improvements seen during the quarter.
Within Pick & mix, we executed the largest-ever CandyKing media campaign across Scandinavia, triggering increased consumer engagement and higher average purchases. I am also pleased to say that the Swedish Pick & mix business returned to break-even in the fourth quarter. Furthermore, the total Pick & mix business, which generated a negative EBIT of approximately SEK 150m in full-year 2020, is now close to break-even on a full-year basis.
During 2021, we continued to invest in our organisation, for example in merchandising, fixtures and marketing capabilities, to facilitate the sales recovery. Meanwhile, we were successful in expanding our sustainable VIP+ cost savings to protect the 1 per cent EBIT margin the programme had delivered by 2020, by increasing savings during the year from SEK 65m to SEK 85m in 2021.
We continued to make progress in our overall sustainability work during the quarter, not least with the internal launch of our company-wide Climate Action Programme. The programme activates teams across the organisation to work towards our science-based emissions reduction target of 46 per cent by 2030.
This year we once again delivered very strong cash flow, resulting in a net debt/ EBITDA of 2.0x as we closed the year, well below our long-term target of 2.5x. Based on the healthy cash flow, and combined with the quality of the improved profitability, the Board proposes that the dividend per share for 2021 be restored to the pre-pandemic level of SEK 1.00 (0.75).
"During the quarter we increased our marketing investments to record-high levels to further strengthen our brands, exceeding last year's average quarterly spend by approximately SEK 25m."
On track to meet challenges and opportunities
During the quarter, we announced and initiated negotiations concerning price increases in response to the significantly higher cost inflation. These are expected to take gradual effect as of the beginning of this year. Historically, we have managed to offset headwinds from raw material and currency through pricing, and we expect to be also able to do so in full-year 2022.
We re-affirm our commitment to grow Cloetta organically, in line with or better than the market. Building on the success of the VIP+ programme to reduce indirect costs, we have launched a Net Revenue Management programme to drive further efficiencies in new areas such as pricing and trade spend.
Cloetta has a portfolio of local leading brands, committed employees, a strong cashflow generation, and a solid balance sheet. Combined with our clear strategic priorities for sustainable growth and margin expansion, I am therefore confident that Cloetta stands strong.
Henri de Sauvage-Nolting President and CEO
Financial overview
Fourth quarter development
Covid-19
At Cloetta, various measures have been taken to mitigate the shortterm and long-term impact of Covid-19. We are monitoring the situation closely and when needed adapt our actions according to local government advice and regulations, whilst at the same time striving to mitigate any disruptions to our business.
Compared to the annual and sustainability report which was issued on 15 March 2021, the risk-profile of Cloetta has not significantly changed although the ongoing Covid-19-pandemic continues to affect the business performance of Cloetta.
For more information on measures taken in relation to Covid-19, please visit www.cloetta.com.
Net sales
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased by SEK 196m to SEK 1,662m (1,466) compared to the same period of last year. Organic growth was 13.8 per cent and the impact of changes in exchange rates was -0.4 per cent.
| Changes in net sales, % | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Organic growth | 13.8 | 8.4 |
| Changes in exchange rates | -0.4 | -2.2 |
| Total | 13.4 | 6.2 |
| Monthly organic sales growth, % |
October 2021 |
November 2021 |
December 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6.1 | 18.7 | 18.9 |
| Branded packaged products | 1.9 | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Pick & mix | 23.3 | 33.7 | 44.3 |
Gross profit
Gross profit amounted to SEK 605m (543), which equates to a gross margin of 36.4 per cent (37.0). The gross profit increase was driven by higher volumes and continued margin-enhancing initiatives within Pick & mix.
Operating profit
Operating profit amounted to SEK 157m (114). Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 157m (116). The adjusted operating profit increase was driven by higher gross profit, partly offset by substantial marketing investments and higher indirect costs.
Items affecting comparability
Operating profit for the fourth quarter includes items affecting comparability of SEK 0m (–2) that are related to costs for restructuring.
Net financial items
Net financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK 1m (22). Interest expenses related to external borrowings were SEK -9m (–8), exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents were SEK 9m (34) which mainly related to the development of the Swedish and Norwegian krona and the Great Britain pound against the euro during the quarter. Other financial items amounted to SEK 1m (–4). Of the total net financial items SEK -24m (59) is non-cash in nature.
Profit for the period
Profit for the period was SEK 147m (77), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 0.51 (0.27). Income tax for the period was SEK -11m (–59).
The effective tax rate for the quarter was 7.0 per cent (43.4) and was positively impacted by the release of a tax provision, revaluation of deferred tax assets following changes in enacted tax rates and international tax rate differences. The release of the tax provision reduced the effective tax rate with approximately 16 percentage points. Non-deductible expenses had a negative impact on the effective tax rate for the quarter.
Free cash flow
The free cash flow was SEK 313m (252). Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 204m (163). The improvement compared to last year is mainly due to the higher operating profit. The cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK 164m (147).
The cash flow from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was SEK -55m (–58).
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK 164m (147). The cash flow from changes in working capital was positively impacted by a decrease in receivables amounting to SEK 202m (180), a decrease in inventories for an amount of SEK 25m (4), partly offset by a decrease in payables of SEK -63m (-37).
Cash flow from other investing activities Cash flow from other investing activities was SEK 1m (1).
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -161m (–161). The cash flow from financing activities was related to repayments of commercial papers of SEK -100m (0), purchase of treasury shares of SEK -44m (0) and payments of lease liabilities of SEK -17m (-18). In the fourth quarter of 2020 SEK -143m was related to the dividend distribution.
Development during the year
Net sales
Net sales for the year increased by SEK 351m to SEK 6,046m (5,695) compared to last year. Organic growth was 8.4 per cent and the impact of changes in exchange rates was -2.2 per cent.
Gross profit
Gross profit amounted to SEK 2,148m (1,977), which equates to a gross margin of 35.5 per cent (34.7). The gross profit increase was driven by higher volumes and various margin-enhancing initiatives in Pick & mix. Last year, the gross profit was negatively impacted by SEK 19m in one-off restructuring costs related to the closure of the Helsingborg factory.
Operating profit
Operating profit amounted to SEK 565m (442). Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 571m (495). The adjusted operating profit increase was driven by higher gross profit, partly offset by higher marketing investments and higher indirect costs. Last year, the adjusted operating profit was favourably impacted by lower costs for incentive programs.
Items affecting comparability
Operating profit for the year includes items affecting comparability of SEK -6m (–53) that are related to costs for restructuring. The items affecting comparability in 2020 mainly related to the impairment of assets in connection to the outsourcing of the nuts manufacturing and additions to the reorganisation provisions for the outsourcing of the nuts manufacturing and reorganisation in Sweden.
Net financial items
Net financial items for the year amounted to SEK -7m (–59). Interest expenses related to external borrowings were SEK -33m (–32), exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents were SEK 33m (–10) which mainly related to the development of the Swedish and Norwegian krona and the Great Britain pound against the euro during the year. Other financial items amounted to SEK -7m (–17). Of the total net financial items SEK -33m (57) is non-cash in nature.
Profit for the year
Profit for the year was SEK 472m (265), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 1.64 (0.92). Income tax for the period was SEK -86m (–118).
The effective tax rate for the period was 15.4 per cent (30.8) and was positively impacted by the release of a tax provision, revaluation of deferred tax assets following changes in enacted tax rates, the utilisation of unrecognised tax losses carried forward and differences between expected and actual tax filings related to the previous year. The release of the tax provision and the utilisation of the unrecognised tax losses combined, reduced the effective tax rate with approximately 7 percentage points. Non-deductible expenses and international tax rate differences had a negative impact on the effective tax rate for the period.
Free cash flow
The free cash flow was SEK 664m (366). Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 675m (603). The cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK 183m (38).
The cash flow from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was SEK -194m (–275).
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Cash flow from changes in working capital was SEK 183m (38). The cash flow from changes in working capital was positvely impacted by a decrease in inventories of SEK 123m (-90) and an increase in payables amounting to SEK 104m (-56), partly offset by an increase in receivables for an amount of SEK -44m (184).
Cash flow from other investing activities Cash flow from other investing activities was SEK 3m (1).
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -436m (–476). The cash flow from financing activities was related to the dividend distribution of SEK -215m (-143), net proceeds and repayments of loans from credit institutions and commercial papers including transaction costs of
Overview Sustainability F i n a n c i a l
SEK -107m (–245), purchase of treasury shares of SEK -44m (0) and payments of lease liabilities of SEK -69m (–72). Other cash flows from financing activities amounted to SEK -1m (–16).
Financial position
Consolidated equity at 31 December 2021 amounted to SEK 4,515m (4,153), which equates to SEK 15.7 (14.4) per share. Net debt at 31 December 2021 was SEK 1,679m (2,139).
Long-term borrowings totaled SEK 2,162m (111) and consisted of SEK 2,081m (0) in gross non-current loans from credit institutions, SEK 84m (112) in non-current lease liabilities and SEK -3m (-1) in capitalised transaction costs.
Total short-term borrowings amounted to SEK 206m (2,368) and consisted of SEK 0m (2,054) in current loans from credit institutions, SEK 150m (250) in commercial papers, SEK 59m (64) in current lease liabilities, SEK -3m (–1) in capitalised transaction costs and accrued interest on borrowings from credit institutions and commercial papers for an amount of SEK 0m (1).
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 |
31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross non-current loans from credit institutions |
2,081 | - |
| Gross current loans from credit institutions |
- | 2,054 |
| Commercial papers | 150 | 250 |
| Lease liabilities | 143 | 176 |
| Derivative financial instruments (non-current and current) |
-3 | 54 |
| Interest payable | - | 1 |
| Gross debt | 2,371 | 2,535 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -692 | -396 |
| Net debt | 1,679 | 2,139 |
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2021 amounted to SEK 692m (396). At 31 December 2021 Cloetta had an unutilised credit facility of SEK 615m (1,204) and the possibility to issue additional commercial papers for an amount of SEK 850m (750).
Performance by business segment
Cloetta has identified the "Branded packaged products" business and the "Pick & mix" business as its operating segments.
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. For more information regarding the determination of reportable segments reference is made to page 27.
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
Fourth quarter development Net Sales
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased by SEK 105m to SEK 1,284m (1,179) compared to last year for Branded packaged products. Organic growth was 9.3 per cent.
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 152m (164). The decrease in adjusted operating profit was driven by substantial marketing investments and higher indirect costs, partly offset by higher volumes.
Development during the year
Net Sales
Net sales for the year increased by SEK 159m to SEK 4,686m (4,527) compared to last year for Branded packaged products. Organic growth was 5.8 per cent.
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 577m (649). The decrease in adjusted operating profit was driven by increased marketing investments and higher indirect costs. Last year, the adjusted operating profit was favourably impacted by lower costs for incentive programs.
Segment Pick & mix
Fourth quarter development Net Sales
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased by SEK 91m to SEK 378m (287) compared to the same period of last year. Organic growth was 32.4 per cent.
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 5m (–48). The increase in adjusted operating profit was driven by higher volumes and continued margin-enhancing initiatives.
Development during the year
Net Sales
Net sales for the year increased by SEK 192m to SEK 1,360m (1,168) compared to last year. Organic growth was 18.4 per cent.
Operating profit, adjusted
Operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK -6m (-154). The increase in adjusted operating profit was driven by higher volumes and various margin-enhancing initiatives.
| Oct–Dec 2021 SEKm |
Branded packaged products |
Pick & mix | Total | Jan–Dec 2021 SEKm |
Branded packaged products |
Pick & mix | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,284 | 378 | 1,662 | Net sales | 4,686 | 1,360 | 6,046 |
| Operating profit, adjusted | 152 | 5 | 157 | Operating profit, adjusted | 577 | -6 | 571 |
| Items affecting comparability |
0 | Items affecting comparability |
-6 | ||||
| Operating profit | 157 | Operating profit | 565 | ||||
| Net financial items | 1 | Net financial items | -7 | ||||
| Profit before tax | 158 | Profit before tax | 558 | ||||
| Income tax | -11 | Income tax | -86 | ||||
| Profit for the period | 147 | Profit for the period | 472 |
| Branded | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan–Dec 2021 SEKm |
packaged products |
Pick & mix | Total |
| Items affecting comparability |
-6 | ||
| Oct–Dec 2020 SEKm |
Branded packaged products |
Pick & mix | Total | Jan–Dec 2020 SEKm |
Branded packaged products |
Pick & mix | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,179 | 287 | 1,466 | Net sales | 4,527 | 1,168 | 5,695 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 164 | -48 | 116 | Operating profit, adjusted* | 649 | -154 | 495 |
| Items affecting comparability |
-2 | Items affecting comparability |
-53 | ||||
| Operating profit* | 114 | Operating profit* | 442 | ||||
| Net financial items | 22 | Net financial items | -59 | ||||
| Profit before tax* | 136 | Profit before tax* | 383 | ||||
| Income tax* | -59 | Income tax* | -118 | ||||
| Profit for the period* | 77 | Profit for the period* | 265 |
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, 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.
Employees
The average number of employees during the quarter was 2,589 (2,606).
Treasury shares
Cloetta has purchased 1,590,629 shares at an average share price, including incremental transaction costs, of SEK 27.8942 during the period 1 November 2021 till 9 November 2021. These shares are held as treasury shares. The treasury shares are held with the purpose of issuing shares to the participants of LTI'21 at vesting date.
The Board's proposed dividend
For the financial year 2021 the Board of Directors of Cloetta AB proposes to distribute a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 1.00 (0.75) per share for the 2021 financial year corresponding to 60.8 per cent of profit for the year.
The proposed date for the record is 8 April 2022 and payment is expected to be made on 13 April 2022.
The ambition is to continue using future cash flows for payment of share dividends, while at the same time providing financial flexibility for complementary acquisitions. The long-term target to distribute 40–60 per cent of profit after tax continues to apply.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Cloetta AB will be held on Wednesday 6 April 2022. Notice of the AGM will be published in March 2022 and will also be available at www.cloetta.com.
Events after the balance sheet date
After the end of the reporting period, no significant events have taken place that could affect the company's operations.
Examples of new launches during the fourth quarter
Finland NUTISAL – Maple syrap & Sea salt NUTISAL – Mixed nuts, Mozarella Pesto NUTISAL – Mixed nuts, Smoky Sriracha
The Netherlands LONKA – Fudge Birthdaycake LONKA – Fudge Cheesecake
Key business priorities
Prioritised activities for achieving organic growth and a 14% adjusted operating profit margin.
F i n a n c i a l statements
Sustainability
We believe in the Power of True Joy
Opportunities for creating a positive impact within A Sweeter Future
Our three pillars
We provide choices for you
• We create joyful moments through our products. We aim to meet the variety of consumer preferences.
Q4 highlights
More natural
- Making our assortment more natural to meet consumer needs:
- Majority of our candy assortment is now with natural colours & flavours
- Fruitbased candy launched in Denmark
- Growing Kex Vegan
We care about people
• We support our employees, our suppliers and farmers, as well as our communities.
For the planet
We improve our planet footprint
• Our business depends on the environment. We take responsibility for our impacts; from sourcing to packaging.
Responsible Marketing
• We updated our responsible marketing guidelines to align with the EU Pledge.
Climate Action Programme
• Company-wide programme launched, activating teams and actions plans toward our science-based 2030 emissions reduction target.
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
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, 28 January 2022
Cloetta AB (publ)
Mikael Norman Board Chairman
Mikael Aru Patrick Bergander Lottie Knutson Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Alan McLean Raleigh Camilla Svenfelt Mikael Svenfelt
Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Lena Grönedal Mikael Ström Employee Board member Employee Board member
Henri de Sauvage-Nolting President and CEO
The information in this interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.
statements
Financial statements in summary
Consolidated profit and loss account
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,466 | 6,046 | 5,695 | |
| Cost of goods sold | -1,057 | -923 | -3,898 | -3,718 | |
| Gross profit | 605 | 543 | 2,148 | 1,977 | |
| Selling expenses | -276 | -253 | -938 | -951 | |
| General and administrative expenses* | -172 | -176 | -645 | -584 | |
| Operating profit* | 157 | 114 | 565 | 442 | |
| Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies | 9 | 34 | 33 | -10 | |
| Other financial income | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | |
| Other financial expenses | -12 | -13 | -49 | -52 | |
| Net financial items | 1 | 22 | -7 | -59 | |
| Profit before tax* | 158 | 136 | 558 | 383 | |
| Income tax* | -11 | -59 | -86 | -118 | |
| Profit for the period* | 147 | 77 | 472 | 265 | |
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the Parent Company* | 147 | 77 | 472 | 265 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||||
| Basic and diluted1* | 0.51 | 0.27 | 1.64 | 0.92 | |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period1 | 287,028,670 | 288,619,299 | 287,028,670 | 288,619,299 | |
| Average number of shares (basic)1 | 287,685,669 | 286,633,680 | 287,480,924 | 286,590,993 | |
| Average number of shares (diluted)1 | 287,720,099 | 286,887,866 | 287,518,726 | 286,805,203 |
1 Cloetta entered into forward contracts to repurchase own shares to fulfill its future obligation to deliver the shares to the participants of the long-term sharebased incentive plan. The contract has been settled in the second quarter of 2021. During 1 till 9 November 2021 Cloetta purchased 1.590.629 treasury shares to fulfill its future obligation to deliver shares to the participants of the long-term share-based incentive plan.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
| Profit for the period* | 147 | 77 | 472 | 265 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans | -37 | 10 | 9 | -10 |
| Income tax on remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans | 8 | -2 | -2 | 2 |
| Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss for the period | -29 | 8 | 7 | -8 |
| Currency translation differences* | 49 | -234 | 120 | -191 |
| Hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation | -10 | 77 | -24 | 53 |
| Income tax on hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation | 2 | -16 | 5 | -11 |
| Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss for the period* | 41 | -173 | 101 | -149 |
| Total other comprehensive income* | 12 | -165 | 108 | -157 |
| Total comprehensive income, net of tax* | 159 | -88 | 580 | 108 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the Parent Company* | 159 | -88 | 580 | 108 |
Net financial items
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
| Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies | 9 | 34 | 33 | -10 |
| Other financial income, third parties | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Unrealised gains on single currency interest rate swaps | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Total Other financial income | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Interest expenses third-party borrowings and realised losses on single currency interest rate swaps |
-9 | -8 | -33 | -32 |
| Amortisation of capitalised transaction costs | -1 | -1 | -3 | -2 |
| Unrealised losses on single currency interest rate swaps | - | 1 | - | - |
| Other financial expenses, third parties | -2 | -5 | -13 | -18 |
| Total Other financial expenses | -12 | -13 | -49 | -52 |
| Net financial items | 1 | 22 | -7 | -59 |
Condensed consolidated balance sheet
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets* | 5,582 | 5,530 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,576 | 1,560 |
| Deferred tax asset* | 42 | 21 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 2 | - |
| Other financial assets | 5 | 3 |
| Total non-current assets* | 7,207 | 7,114 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 843 | 952 |
| Other current assets* | 806 | 766 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1 | - |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 692 | 396 |
| Total current assets* | 2,342 | 2,114 |
| TOTAL ASSETS* | 9,549 | 9,228 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity* | 4,515 | 4,153 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term borrowings | 2,162 | 111 |
| Deferred tax liability* | 863 | 836 |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 0 |
| Provisions for pensions and other long-term employee benefits | 505 | 512 |
| Provisions | - | 5 |
| Total non-current liabilities* | 3,530 | 1,464 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term borrowings | 206 | 2,368 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 54 |
| Other current liabilities* | 1,293 | 1,165 |
| Provisions | 5 | 24 |
| Total current liabilities* | 1,504 | 3,611 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES* | 9,549 | 9,228 |
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Full year | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
| Equity at beginning of period* | 4,153 | 4,197 |
| Adjustment opening balance for change in accounting treatment of accounting for cloud computing arrangements | - | -12 |
| Adjusted equity at beginning of period* | 4,153 | 4,185 |
| Profit for the period* | 472 | 265 |
| Other comprehensive income* | 108 | -157 |
| Total comprehensive income* | 580 | 108 |
| Transactions with owners | ||
| Forward contract to repurchase own shares | 48 | - |
| Purchase of treasury shares | -44 | - |
| Share-based payments | -7 | 3 |
| Dividend1 | -216 | -144 |
| Dividend on outstanding shares in forward contracts to repurchase own shares | 1 | 1 |
| Total transactions with owners | -218 | -140 |
| Equity at end of period* | 4,515 | 4,153 |
1 The dividend paid in 2021 comprised a dividend of SEK 0.75 (0.50) per share.
* Comparative figures have been restated as a consequence of the change in accounting treatment of accounting for cloud computing arrangements. See pages 25-27 for further details.
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital* | 204 | 163 | 675 | 603 | |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | 164 | 147 | 183 | 38 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities* | 368 | 310 | 858 | 641 | |
| Cash flows from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets* |
-55 | -58 | -194 | -275 | |
| Cash flow from other investing activities | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities* | -54 | -57 | -191 | -274 | |
| Cash flow from operating and investing activities | 314 | 253 | 667 | 367 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -161 | -161 | -436 | -476 | |
| Cash flow for the period | 153 | 92 | 231 | -109 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 505 | 330 | 396 | 579 | |
| Cash flow for the period | 153 | 92 | 231 | -109 | |
| Exchange difference | 34 | -26 | 65 | -74 | |
| Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 692 | 396 | 692 | 396 |
Condensed consolidated key figures
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
| Profit | ||||
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,466 | 6,046 | 5,695 |
| Net sales, change, % | 13.4 | -14.9 | 6.2 | -12.3 |
| Organic net sales, change, % | 13.8 | -12.3 | 8.4 | -11.2 |
| Gross margin, % | 36.4 | 37.0 | 35.5 | 34.7 |
| Depreciation* | -61 | -72 | -250 | -270 |
| Amortisation | -2 | -2 | -10 | -10 |
| Impairment loss other non-current assets | - | 0 | -1 | -13 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 157 | 116 | 571 | 495 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted %* | 9.4 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Operating profit (EBIT)* | 157 | 114 | 565 | 442 |
| Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), %* | 9.4 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 7.8 |
| EBITDA, adjusted* | 220 | 191 | 832 | 777 |
| EBITDA* | 220 | 188 | 826 | 735 |
| Profit margin, %* | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 6.7 |
| Segments | ||||
| Branded packaged products | ||||
| Net sales | 1,284 | 1,179 | 4,686 | 4,527 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 152 | 164 | 577 | 649 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted %* | 11.8 | 13.9 | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Pick & mix | ||||
| Net sales | 378 | 287 | 1,360 | 1,168 |
| Operating profit, adjusted | 5 | -48 | -6 | -154 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted % | 1.3 | -16.7 | -0.4 | -13.2 |
| Financial position | ||||
| Working capital | 363 | 540 | 363 | 540 |
| Capital expenditure* | 66 | 72 | 230 | 357 |
| Net debt | 1,679 | 2,139 | 1,679 | 2,139 |
| Capital employed* | 7,388 | 7,198 | 7,388 | 7,198 |
| Return on capital employed, % (Rolling 12 months)* | 7.9 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 6.0 |
| Equity/assets ratio, %* | 47.3 | 45.0 | 47.3 | 45.0 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, %* | 37.2 | 51.5 | 37.2 | 51.5 |
| Return on equity, % (Rolling 12 months)* | 10.5 | 6.4 | 10.5 | 6.4 |
| Equity per share, SEK* | 15.7 | 14.4 | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months)* | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Cash flow | ||||
| Cash flow from operating activities* | 368 | 310 | 858 | 641 |
| Cash flow from investing activities* | -54 | -57 | -191 | -274 |
| Cash flow after investments | 314 | 253 | 667 | 367 |
| Free cash flow | 313 | 252 | 664 | 366 |
| Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % | 8.8 | 5.2 | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK* | 1.3 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Employees | ||||
| Average number of employees | 2,589 | 2,606 | 2,599 | 2,653 |
Reconciliation of alternative performance measures key figures
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|
| Items affecting comparability | |||||
| Acquisitions, integration and restructurings | 0 | -2 | -6 | -53 | |
| of which: impairment loss other non-current assets | - | 1 | - | -11 | |
| Items affecting comparability | 0 | -2 | -6 | -53 | |
| Corresponding line in the condensed consolidated profit and loss account: | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | 1 | 0 | 1 | -19 | |
| Selling expenses | - | 0 | - | -12 | |
| General and administrative expenses | -1 | -2 | -7 | -22 | |
| Total | 0 | -2 | -6 | -53 | |
| Operating profit, adjusted | |||||
| Operating profit* | 157 | 114 | 565 | 442 | |
| Minus: Items affecting comparability | 0 | -2 | -6 | -53 | |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 157 | 116 | 571 | 495 | |
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,466 | 6,046 | 5,695 | |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted, %* | 9.4 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| EBITDA, adjusted | |||||
| Operating profit* | 157 | 114 | 565 | 442 | |
| Minus: Depreciation* | -61 | -72 | -250 | -270 | |
| Minus: Amortisation | -2 | -2 | -10 | -10 | |
| Minus: Impairment loss other non-current assets | - | 0 | -1 | -13 | |
| EBITDA* | 220 | 188 | 826 | 735 | |
| Minus: Items affecting comparability (excl. impairment loss other non-current assets) |
0 | -3 | -6 | -42 | |
| EBITDA, adjusted* | 220 | 191 | 832 | 777 | |
| Capital employed | |||||
| Total assets* | 9,549 | 9,228 | 9,549 | 9,228 | |
| Minus: Deferred tax liability* | 863 | 836 | 863 | 836 | |
| Minus: Non-current provisions | - | 5 | - | 5 | |
| Minus: Current provisions | 5 | 24 | 5 | 24 | |
| Minus: Other current liabilities* | 1,293 | 1,165 | 1,293 | 1,165 | |
| Capital employed* | 7,388 | 7,198 | 7,388 | 7,198 | |
| Capital employed comparative period previous year* | 7,198 | 7,576 | 7,198 | 7,576 | |
| Average capital employed* | 7,293 | 7,387 | 7,293 | 7,387 |
Reconciliation alternative performance measures, continued
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
| Return on capital employed | ||||
| Operating profit (Rolling 12 months)* | 565 | 442 | 565 | 442 |
| Financial income (Rolling 12 months) | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Operating profit plus financial income (Rolling 12 months)* | 574 | 445 | 574 | 445 |
| Average capital employed* | 7,293 | 7,387 | 7,293 | 7,387 |
| Return on capital employed, %* | 7.9 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 6.0 |
| Free cash flow yield | ||||
| Cash flow from operating activities (Rolling 12 months)* | 858 | 641 | 858 | 641 |
| Cash flows from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (Rolling 12 months)* |
-194 | -275 | -194 | -275 |
| Free cash flow (Rolling 12 months) | 664 | 366 | 664 | 366 |
| Number of shares outstanding | 287,028,670 | 288,619,299 | 287,028,670 | 288,619,299 |
| Free cash flow per share (Rolling 12 months), SEK | 2.31 | 1.27 | 2.31 | 1.27 |
| Market price per share, SEK | 26.20 | 24.52 | 26.20 | 24.52 |
| Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % | 8.8 | 5.2 | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Changes in net sales | ||||
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,466 | 6,046 | 5,695 |
| Net sales comparative period previous year | 1,466 | 1,722 | 5,695 | 6,493 |
| Net sales, change | 196 | -256 | 351 | -798 |
| Minus: Changes in exchange rates | -7 | -44 | -125 | -70 |
| Organic growth | 203 | -212 | 476 | -728 |
| Organic growth, % | 13.8 | -12.3 | 8.4 | -11.2 |
20 F i n a n c i a l
Quarterly data
| SEKm | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and loss account | |||||||||
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,566 | 1,420 | 1,398 | 1,466 | 1,474 | 1,237 | 1,518 | 1,722 |
| Cost of goods sold | -1,057 | -1,015 | -893 | -933 | -923 | -1,040 | -777 | -978 | -1,073 |
| Gross profit | 605 | 551 | 527 | 465 | 543 | 434 | 460 | 540 | 649 |
| Selling expenses* | -276 | -209 | -242 | -211 | -253 | -248 | -213 | -237 | -271 |
| General and administrative expenses* | -172 | -163 | -159 | -151 | -176 | -104 | -146 | -158 | -169 |
| Operating profit* | 157 | 179 | 126 | 103 | 114 | 82 | 101 | 145 | 209 |
| Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies |
9 | -1 | -6 | 31 | 34 | -11 | 45 | -78 | 13 |
| Other financial income | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other financial expenses | -12 | -12 | -13 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -12 | -9 |
| Net financial items | 1 | -11 | -17 | 20 | 22 | -24 | 32 | -89 | 4 |
| Profit before tax* | 158 | 168 | 109 | 123 | 136 | 58 | 133 | 56 | 213 |
| Income tax* | -11 | -32 | -23 | -20 | -59 | -16 | -27 | -16 | -41 |
| Profit for the period* | 147 | 136 | 86 | 103 | 77 | 42 | 106 | 40 | 172 |
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||||||
| Owners of the Parent Company* | 147 | 136 | 86 | 103 | 77 | 42 | 106 | 40 | 172 |
| Key figures | |||||||||
| Profit | |||||||||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment* | -63 | -66 | -66 | -66 | -74 | -78 | -69 | -72 | -74 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 157 | 180 | 127 | 107 | 116 | 125 | 106 | 148 | 216 |
| EBITDA, adjusted* | 220 | 246 | 193 | 173 | 191 | 191 | 175 | 220 | 290 |
| EBITDA* | 220 | 245 | 192 | 169 | 188 | 160 | 170 | 217 | 283 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted %* | 9.4 | 11.5 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 12.5 |
| Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), %* | 9.4 | 11.4 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 12.1 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||||||||
| Basic and diluted1* | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.37 | 0.14 | 0.60 |
| Segments | |||||||||
| Branded packaged products | |||||||||
| Net sales | 1,284 | 1,204 | 1,097 | 1,101 | 1,179 | 1,178 | 1,052 | 1,118 | 1,261 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 152 | 171 | 123 | 131 | 164 | 149 | 165 | 171 | 207 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted %* | 11.8 | 14.2 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Pick & mix | |||||||||
| Net sales | 378 | 362 | 323 | 297 | 287 | 296 | 185 | 400 | 461 |
| Operating profit, adjusted | 5 | 9 | 4 | 24- | 48- | 24- | 59- | 23- | 9 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted % | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 8.1- | 16.7- | 8.1- | 31.9- | 5.8- | 2.0 |
| Financial position | |||||||||
| Share price, last paid, SEK | 26.20 | 27.12 | 25.54 | 25.56 | 24.52 | 26.00 | 23.72 | 23.52 | 31.70 |
| Return on equity, % (Rolling 12 months)* | 10.5 | 9.1 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 8.2 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 11.9 |
| Equity per share, SEK* | 15.7 | 15.2 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 14.4 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 15.4 | 14.5 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months)* | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Cash flow | |||||||||
| Free cash flow | 313 | 238 | 102 | 11 | 252 | 252 | -118 | -20 | 269 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK* |
1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
1 Cloetta entered into forward contracts to repurchase own shares to fulfill its future obligation to deliver the shares to the participants of the long-term sharebased incentive plan. The contract has been settled in the second quarter of 2021.
Reconciliation of alternative performance measures per quarter
| SEKm | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Acquisitions, integration and restructurings | 0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -2 | -43 | -5 | -3 | -7 |
| of which: impairment loss non-current assets | - | - | - | - | 1 | -12 | - | - | - |
| Other items affecting comparability | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Items affecting comparability | 0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -2 | -43 | -5 | -3 | -7 |
| Corresponding line in the condensed consolidated profit and loss account: |
|||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | -19 | 0 | - | - |
| Selling expenses | - | - | - | - | 0 | -12 | 0 | - | -4 |
| General and administrative expenses | -1 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -2 | -12 | -5 | -3 | -3 |
| Total | 0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -2 | -43 | -5 | -3 | -7 |
| Operating profit. adjusted | |||||||||
| Operating profit* | 157 | 179 | 126 | 103 | 114 | 82 | 101 | 145 | 209 |
| Minus: Items affecting comparability | 0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -2 | -43 | -5 | -3 | -7 |
| Operating profit, adjusted* | 157 | 180 | 127 | 107 | 116 | 125 | 106 | 148 | 216 |
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,566 | 1,420 | 1,398 | 1,466 | 1,474 | 1,237 | 1,518 | 1,722 |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted, %* | 9.4 | 11.5 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 12.5 |
| EBITDA, adjusted | |||||||||
| Operating profit* | 157 | 179 | 126 | 103 | 114 | 82 | 101 | 145 | 209 |
| Minus: Depreciation* | -61 | -63 | -63 | -63 | -72 | -65 | -66 | -67 | -69 |
| Minus: Amortisation | -2 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -3 |
| Minus: Impairment loss other non-current assets |
- | - | -1 | - | 0 | -10 | -1 | -2 | -2 |
| EBITDA* | 220 | 245 | 192 | 169 | 188 | 160 | 170 | 217 | 283 |
| Minus: Items affecting comparability (excl. impairment loss other non-current assets) |
0 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -3 | -31 | -5 | -3 | -7 |
| EBITDA, adjusted* | 220 | 246 | 193 | 173 | 191 | 191 | 175 | 220 | 290 |
| Capital employed | |||||||||
| Total assets* | 9,549 | 9,544 | 9,224 | 9,464 | 9,228 | 9,595 | 9,364 | 10,244 | 9,660 |
| Minus: Deferred tax liability* | 863 | 881 | 871 | 867 | 836 | 813 | 797 | 813 | 803 |
| Minus: Non-current provisions | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - | 5 |
| Minus: Current provisions | 5 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Minus: Other current liabilities* | 1,293 | 1,328 | 1,184 | 1,187 | 1,165 | 1,233 | 1,122 | 1,435 | 1,271 |
| Capital employed* | 7,388 | 7,328 | 7,157 | 7,382 | 7,198 | 7,515 | 7,439 | 7,989 | 7,576 |
| Capital employed comparative period previous year* |
7,198 | 7,515 | 7,439 | 7,989 | 7,576 | 7,514 | 7,362 | 7,654 | 7,027 |
| Average capital employed* | 7,293 | 7,422 | 7,298 | 7,686 | 7,387 | 7,515 | 7,401 | 7,822 | 7,302 |
Reconciliation of alternative performance measures, continued
| SEKm | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed | |||||||||
| Operating profit (Rolling 12 months)* | 565 | 522 | 425 | 400 | 442 | 537 | 650 | 708 | 727 |
| Financial income (Rolling 12 months) | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating profit plus financial income (Rolling 12 months)* |
574 | 528 | 429 | 403 | 445 | 539 | 653 | 710 | 729 |
| Average capital employed* | 7,293 | 7,422 | 7,298 | 7,686 | 7,387 | 7,515 | 7,401 | 7,822 | 7,302 |
| Return on capital employed, %* | 7.9 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| Free cash flow yield | |||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities (Rolling 12 months)* |
858 | 800 | 828 | 631 | 641 | 649 | 595 | 634 | 724 |
| Cash flows from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (Rolling 12 months)* |
-194 | -197 | -211 | -234 | -275 | -266 | -265 | -227 | -186 |
| Free cash flow (Rolling 12 months) | 664 | 603 | 617 | 397 | 366 | 383 | 330 | 407 | 538 |
| Number of shares outstanding | 287,028,670 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | 288,619,299 | |
| Free cash flow per share (Rolling 12 months), SEK |
2.31 | 2.09 | 2.14 | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 1.14 | 1.41 | 1.86 |
| Market price per share, SEK | 26.20 | 27.12 | 25.54 | 25.56 | 24.52 | 26.00 | 23.72 | 23.52 | 31.70 |
| Free cash flow yield (Rolling 12 months), % | 8.8 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Changes in net sales | |||||||||
| Net sales | 1,662 | 1,566 | 1,420 | 1,398 | 1,466 | 1,474 | 1,237 | 1,518 | 1,722 |
| Net sales comparative period previous year | 1,466 | 1,474 | 1,237 | 1,518 | 1,722 | 1,629 | 1,583 | 1,559 | 1,646 |
| Net sales, change | 196 | 92 | 183 | -120 | -256 | -155 | -346 | -41 | 76 |
| Minus: Changes in exchange rates | -7 | -19 | -43 | -56 | -44 | -36 | -11 | 21 | 33 |
| Organic growth | 203 | 111 | 226 | -64 | -212 | -119 | -335 | -62 | 43 |
| Organic growth, % | 13.8 | 7.5 | 18.2 | -4.2 | -12.3 | -7.3 | -21.2 | -4.0 | 2.6 |
Parent company
Condensed parent company profit and loss account
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|
| Net sales | 31 | 18 | 86 | 79 | |
| Gross profit | 31 | 18 | 86 | 79 | |
| General and administrative expenses | -38 | -16 | -112 | -81 | |
| Operating profit/loss | -7 | 2 | -26 | -2 | |
| Net financial items | 81 | 65 | 69 | 50 | |
| Profit before tax | 74 | 67 | 43 | 48 | |
| Income tax | -16 | -10 | -12 | -11 | |
| Profit for the period | 58 | 57 | 31 | 37 |
Profit for the period corresponds to comprehensive income for the period.
Condensed parent company balance sheet
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | 5,355 | 5,354 |
| Current assets | 91 | 77 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 5,446 | 5,431 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | 2,864 | 3,100 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 938 | 137 |
| Provisions | 2 | 1 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 940 | 138 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 150 | 1,050 |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 3 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,492 | 1,140 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,642 | 2,193 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 5,446 | 5,431 |
Condensed parent company statement of changes in equity
| Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|
| Equity at beginning of period | 3,100 | 3,204 | |
| Profit for the period | 31 | 37 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 31 | 37 | |
| Transactions with owners | |||
| Share-based payments | -7 | 3 | |
| Purchase of treasury shares | -44 | - | |
| Dividend1 | -216 | -144 | |
| Total transactions with owners | -267 | -141 | |
| Equity at end of period | 2,864 | 3,100 |
1 The dividend paid in 2021 comprised a dividend of SEK 0.75 (0.50) per share.
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
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, 2021. 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 except for the changes in segment reporting as disclosed on page 27, and the changes in accounting for cloud computing arrangements as described below. 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 2020 at www.cloetta.com. No new standards are effective as from 1 January 2021 which have been endorsed by the EU.
Accounting for cloud computing arrangements The IFRS Interpretations Committee has reached its conclusions on the agenda decision on the accounting for cost of configuration or customisation in a cloud computing arrangement. The agenda decision clarifies that a company cannot capitalise expenses related to the implementation of a cloud computing arrangement in case the company has no control over the application software. However, a prepayment for services not yet received would still constitute an asset, but it will then be classified as a prepayment asset in the balance sheet.
The Group previously recognised the cost related to the implementation of a cloud computing arrangement as an intangible asset and amortise the asset on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful live of the asset. The Group has adopted the treatment set out in the agenda decision. This change in accounting treatment has been accounted for retrospectively in the opening balance as per 1 January 2020 and the consecutively reported quarterly figures. The previously capitalised costs are expensed, and the amortisation of the previously capitalised costs are reversed. The change in accounting treatment has as such no impact on total cash flows and neither on the investments made in cloud computing arrangements. The change in accounting treatment results in that most investments in cloud computing arrangements being expensed as incurred in the profit and loss account while other IT investments are capitalised and amortised over the useful life.
Restatements related to change in accounting treatment of cloud computing arrangements
The overview on the next pages shows for what amount the main consolidated financial statements and key figures have been restated as a result of the change in accounting treatment for cloud computing arrangements.
Only the main line items are presented. The effect of restated figures on subtotals are not presented separately.
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
Restatements related to change in accounting treatment of cloud computing arrangements
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| SEKm | Restate ment effect |
Forma Q4 20211 |
Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Balance 2020 |
| Consolidated profit and loss account |
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| Selling expenses | Quarter | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| General and administrative expenses |
Quarter | -3 | -9 | -13 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -4 | |
| Income tax | Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Earnings per shares, SEK Basic and diluted |
Quarter | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income |
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| Profit for the period | Quarter | -2 | -8 | -10 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -2 | -4 | |
| Currency translation differences | Quarter | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 2 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Parent Company |
Quarter | -3 | -7 | -10 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | |
| Condensed consolidated balance sheet |
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| Intangible assets | Cumulative | -63 | -59 | -50 | -37 | -33 | -27 | -22 | -17 | -14 |
| Deferred tax asset | Cumulative | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other current assets | Cumulative | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equity | Cumulative | -49 | -46 | -39 | -29 | -26 | -21 | -17 | -14 | -12 |
| Deferred tax liability | Cumulative | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 |
| Other current liabilities | Cumulative | -5 | -6 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 1 | -1 |
| Condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity |
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| Equity at the beginning of the period |
YtD | -26 | -26 | -26 | -26 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 |
| Profit for the period | YtD | -23 | -21 | -13 | -3 | -16 | -10 | -6 | -4 | |
| Other comprehensive income | YtD | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Condensed consolidated cash flow statement |
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| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
Quarter | -6 | -9 | -11 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | |
| Cash flow from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
Quarter | 6 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
1 The pro-forma figures for Q4 2021 are reflecting how the change in accounting treatment for cloud computing arrangements has affected the reported figures in Q4. Only previously reported figures are restated, therefor the Q4 effect is presented as pro-forma.
Restatements related to change in accounting treatment of cloud computing arrangements, continued
| SEKm | Restate ment effect |
Pro Forma Q4 20211 |
Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Opening Balance 2020 |
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| Condensed consolidated key figures |
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| Profit | ||||||||||
| Depreciation | Quarter | 2 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | |
| Operating profit, adjusted | Quarter | -3 | -10 | -13 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -4 | |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted % |
Quarter | -0.2 | -0.6 | -1.0 | -0.2 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | Quarter | -3 | -10 | -13 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -4 | |
| Operating profit margin (EBIT margin), % |
Quarter | -0.2 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.3 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.2 | |
| EBITDA, adjusted | Quarter | -5 | -11 | -11 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | |
| EBITDA | Quarter | -5 | -11 | -11 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | |
| Profit margin, % | Quarter | -0.2 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.3 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.3 | |
| Segments | ||||||||||
| Branded packaged products | ||||||||||
| Operating profit, adjusted | Quarter | -3 | -10 | -13 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -4 | |
| Operating profit margin, adjusted % |
Quarter | -0.3 | -0.8 | -1.2 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 | |
| Financial position | ||||||||||
| Capital expenditure | Quarter | -6 | -9 | -13 | -2 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -2 | |
| Capital employed | Cumulative | -49 | -46 | -40 | -29 | -26 | -21 | -17 | -13 | |
| Return on capital employed, % (Rolling 12 months) |
Cumulative | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0 | |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | Cumulative | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, % | Cumulative | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Return on equity, % (rolling 12 months) |
Cumulative | -0.3 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.1 | |
| Equity per share, SEK | Cumulative | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, x (Rolling 12 months) |
Cumulative | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cash flow | ||||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | Quarter | -6 | -9 | -11 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | Quarter | 6 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK |
Quarter | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1 The pro-forma figures for Q4 2021 are reflecting how the change in accounting treatment for cloud computing arrangements has affected the reported figures in Q4. Only previously reported figures are restated, therefor the Q4 effect is presented as pro-forma.
Disclosures
Segment reporting
In the years after the acquisition of the Candyking Group in 2017, the Pick & mix business became a significant part of Cloetta's total business with its own focus, operational organisation, management responsibilities and reporting flows. Following the changes in the business, also the management structure of the Group evolved with the introduction of a Chief Pick & mix Officer (CPMO) responsible for the development of the Pick & mix business and a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) being responsible for the marketing of the Branded packaged business. Both officers are members of the executive committee and are accountable within their own business lines and report directly to the President and CEO.
In Q1 2021, Cloetta has reassessed the operating segments with an increased focus on the impact of the changes in the organisation as indicated above. The reassessment has been performed with the intention to come to a sustainable structure taking into account the current organisation, operating model and initiated initiatives related to the direction of the company.
In the assessment it has been considered that both the Branded packaged business and the Pick & mix business have their own specific characteristics. Both business lines generate their own external revenues and incur expenses and for both business lines a different company wide business and investment strategy has been developed and is in place.
Overview F i n a n c i a l overview
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l
The character of the more profitable Branded packaged business requires investments in the brands (A&P) with consumer visibility (traditional- and social media) to generate long term strength of our own brands, leading to value creation for the company. Cloetta manufactures nearly all products sold in this business in its own production facilities.
The much lower margin Pick & mix business is predominantly a wholesale business where Cloetta sells its own products and its competitors' products to retailers under their own private brand or under the CandyKing concept. The Pick & mix business is driven by volumes and requires investments in the pick & mix concept including investments in the fixtures in which the products are offered to the consumer.
Operating segments have been identified in accordance with the guidance provided in IFRS 8 paragraph 5–10.
The overall focus on revenues, profitability, and strategy specifically for the Branded packaged products business versus the Pick & mix business is reflected as such in Cloetta's external financial reporting and this split is aligned with the interest of Cloetta's investors.
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
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
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| Net sales | |||||
| Branded packaged products | 1,284 | 1,179 | 4,686 | 4,527 | |
| Pick & mix | 378 | 287 | 1,360 | 1,168 | |
| Total | 1,662 | 1,466 | 6,046 | 5,695 |
Breakdown of net sales by category
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
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| Net sales | |||||
| Candy | 62 | 60 | 61 | 59 | |
| Chocolate | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | |
| Pastilles | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | |
| Chewing gum | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Nuts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Breakdown of net sales by country
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
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| Sweden | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | ||
| Finland | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | ||
| The Netherlands | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Denmark | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
| The UK | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Norway | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Germany | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Other countries | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
29 Disclosures Sustainability F i n a n c i a l
Leases
Right-of-use assets
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 |
31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Land and buildings | 81 | 95 |
| Transportation | 50 | 52 |
| Other equipment | 10 | 23 |
| Total right-of-use assets | 141 | 170 |
Additions to the right-of-use assets were SEK 11m (14) during the quarter and SEK 35m (82) during the year.
Lease liability
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 |
31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 59 | 64 |
| Non-current (between 1 and 5 years) |
83 | 110 |
| Non-current (over 5 years) | 1 | 2 |
| Total Lease liability | 143 | 176 |
The non-current lease liability of SEK 84m (112) is reflected in the 'long-term borrowings'. The current lease liability of SEK 59m (64) is reflected in the 'short-term borrowings'.
Depreciation charge right-of-use assets
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
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| Land and buildings | -7 | -9 | -33 | -34 | |
| Transportation | -8 | -7 | -29 | -30 | |
| Other equipment | -1 | -2 | -6 | -9 | |
| Total depreciation charge right-of-use assets | -16 | -18 | -68 | -73 |
Other disclosures
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
Recognised in: |
| Interest expense | 0 | -1 | -2 | -3 | net financial items, in the profit and loss account |
| Impairment of right-of-use assets | - | 0 | - | -4 | cost of goods sold, in the profit and loss account |
| Expense relating to leases of low-val ue assets that are not short-term leases |
-1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | cost of goods sold, selling expenses and general and administrative expenses, in the profit and loss account |
| Expense relating to short-term leases, where no right-of-use asset has been recognised |
-1 | -2 | -5 | -8 | cost of goods sold, selling expenses and general and administrative expenses, in the profit and loss account |
| Expense relating to variable lease pay ments not included in lease liabilities |
-4 | -4 | -16 | -17 | cost of goods sold, selling expenses and general and administrative expenses, in the profit and loss account |
| Total cash outflow for leases | -17 | -19 | -70 | -75 | cash flow from operating activities and financing activities, in the cash flow statement |
W o r d s f r o m the president Overview F i n a n c i a l
overview
30 Disclosures
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
Taxes
The effective tax rate was positively impacted by the release of a tax provision, revaluation of deferred tax assets following changes in enacted tax rates, the utilisation of unrecognised tax losses carried forward and differences between expected and actual tax filings related to the previous year. Non-deductible expenses and international tax rate differences had a negative impact on the effective tax rate for the period.
Fair value measurement
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 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:
| 31 Dec 2021 | 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 |
- | 721 | - | 721 | ||||
| • Single currency interest rate swaps | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| • Cash and cash equivalents | - | 692 | - | 692 | ||||
| Total assets | 3 | 1,413 | - | 1,416 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||||||
| • Loans from credit institutions | - | - | 2,081 | 2,081 | ||||
| • Commercial papers | - | - | 150 | 150 | ||||
| • Single currency interest rate swaps | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| • Lease liabilities | - | - | 143 | 143 | ||||
| • Trade and other payables, excluding other taxes and social security payables |
- | - | 1,129 | 1,129 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 0 | - | 3,503 | 3,503 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
Overview F i n a n c i a l overview
31 Disclosures Sustainability F i n a n c i a l
| 31 Dec 2020 | Carrying amount | Fair value | ||||||||
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| 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 |
- | 663 | - | 663 | ||||||
| • Cash and cash equivalents | - | 396 | - | 396 | ||||||
| Total assets | - | 1,059 | - | 1,059 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Financial liabilities | ||||||||||
| • Loans from credit institutions | - | - | 2,054 | 2,054 | ||||||
| • Commercial papers | - | - | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| • Forward contract to repurchase own shares |
- | - | 49 | 49 | - | 2 | - | 2 | ||
| • Single currency interest rate swaps | 5 | - | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 5 | ||
| • Lease liabilities | - | - | 176 | 176 | ||||||
| • Trade and other payables, exclud ing other taxes and social security payables |
- | - | 982 | 982 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 5 | - | 3,511 | 3,516 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
No transfers between fair value hierarchy levels has 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, overthe-counter 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 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.
Parent Company
Cloetta AB's primary activities include head office functions such as group-wide management and administration. The comments below refer to the period from 1 January to 31 December 2021. Net sales in the Parent Company amounted to SEK 86m (79) and relate mainly to intra-group services. Operating loss was SEK -26m (–2). Net financial items totaled SEK 69m (50). Profit before tax was SEK 43m (48) and profit for the period was SEK 31m (37). 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 31 December 2021, a total of 192,684,138 shares were traded for a combined value of SEK4,990m, equivalent to around 68 per cent of the total number of class B shares at the end of the period. The highest quoted bid price during the period from 1 January to 31 December 2021 was SEK 30.02 (1 September) and the lowest was SEK 22.02 (28 January). The share price on 31 December 2021 was SEK 26.20 (last price paid). During the period from 1 January to 31 December 2021, the Cloetta share increased by 6.9 per cent while the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm PI index increased by 35.0 per cent. Cloetta's share capital at 31 December 2021 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.
Shareholders
On 31 December 2021, Cloetta AB had 35,689 shareholders. The largest shareholder was AB Malfors Promotor with a holding corresponding to 40.1 per cent of the votes and 29.4 per cent of the share capital in the company. La Financière de l'Echiquier was the second largest shareholder with 3.4 per cent of the votes and 4.0 per cent of the share capital. The third largest shareholder was LSV Asset Management with 3.0 per cent of the votes and 3.5 per cent of the share capital.
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 2020 and consist of industry and market-related risks, operational risks and financial risks.
Compared to the annual and sustainability report which was issued on 15 March 2021, the risk-profile of Cloetta has not significantly changed although the ongoing Covid-19-pandemic continues to affect the business performance of Cloetta.
Sustainability F i n a n c i a l statements
Definitions
| General | 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. |
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| Margins | Definition/calculation | Purpose | |||
| Gross margin | Net sales less cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales. |
Gross margin measures 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. |
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| Operating profit margin (EBIT margin) |
Operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales. | Operating profit margin is used for measuring the operational profitability. |
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| 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. |
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| Return | Definition/calculation | Purpose | |||
| 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. |
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| 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 conse quently 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. |
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| 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 profitabil ity, 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. |
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| Return on equity | Profit from continuing operations for the period as a per centage of total equity. |
Return on equity is used to measure profit generation, given the resources attributable to the owners of the Parent Company. |
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| Capital structure | Definition/calculation | Purpose | |||
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Working capital | Total inventories and trade and other receivables adjusted for trade and other payables. |
Working capital is used to measure the company's abil ity, besides cash and cash equivalents, to meet current operational obligations. |
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| Data per share | Definition/calculation | Purpose | |||
| 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. |
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| Earnings per share | Profit for the period divided by the average number of out standing shares adjusted for the effect of forward contracts to repurchase own shares. |
The earnings per share measures the amount of net profit that is available for payment to shareholders per share. |
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| Equity per share | Equity at the end of the period divided by number of out standing 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. |
W o r d s f r o m the president Overview F i n a n c i a l
overview
Q4 D efinitions Cloetta Interim Report Q4 2021
| Other definitions | Definition/calculation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Amortisation | Amortisation of intangible assets except for amortisation on software which is included in "Depreciation". |
Amortisation deviates from depreciation where amorti sation has the purpose to spread capitalised expenses over the useful lifetime of these expenses. |
| Depreciation | Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amorti sation of software. |
Depreciation deviates from amortisation where depreci ation 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. |
| 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 equiv alent 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, irrespec tive 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. |
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| 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
| SEKm | 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| EUR, average | 10.1527 | 10.4880 |
| EUR, end of period | 10.2503 | 10.0343 |
| NOK, average | 0.9991 | 0.9757 |
| NOK, end of period | 1.0262 | 0.9584 |
| GBP, average | 11.8203 | 11.7868 |
| GBP, end of period | 12.1987 | 11.1613 |
| DKK, average | 1.3652 | 1.4070 |
| DKK, end of period | 1.3784 | 1.3485 |
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"We believe in the Power of True Joy"
We provide choices for you
We create joyful moments through the quality of our products. We aim to meet the variety of consumer preferences.
Business model
Cloetta's business model is to offer strong local brands in confectionery and nuts and provide effective sales and distribution to the retail trade. Together, this will ensure continued positive development of the company's leading market positions.
We care about people
We support our employees, suppliers, and farmers, as well as our communities.
We improve our footprint
Our business depends on the environment. We are responsible for the impact we have from sourcing to packaging.
Long-term financial targets Strategies
- •Cloetta's target is to increase organic sales at least in line with market growth.
- •Cloetta's target is an EBIT margin, adjusted for items affecting comparability, of at least 14 per cent.
- •Cloetta's long-term target is a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.5x.
- •Cloetta's long-term intention is a dividend payout of 40–60 per cent of profit after tax.
Value drivers
- •Strong brands and market positions in a non-cyclical market.
- •Excellent availability in the retail trade with the help of a strong and effective sales and distribution organisation.
- •Good consumer knowledge and loyalty.
- •Innovative product and packaging development.
- •Effective production with high and consistent quality.
A joyful product portfolio
Cloetta's net sales by category, January–December 2021
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"We believe in the Power of True Joy"
Cloetta, founded in 1862, is a leading confectionery company in Northern Europe. 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, CandyKing, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife and Red Band. Cloetta has seven production units in five countries. Cloetta'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 • www.cloetta.com
More information about Cloetta is available at www.cloetta.com