Cloetta AB interim report Q4: October – December 2022
Cloetta is reporting the eight consecutive quarter of growth in Branded packaged products and continued volume growth in Pick & mix, with overall strengthened profitability. The dividend proposal is in line with prior year, supported by a healthy cash flow and strong balance sheet.
- Net sales for the quarter increased by 14.6 per cent to SEK 1,905m (1,662) including a positive impact from foreign exchange rates of 5.1 per cent.
- Sales of Branded packaged products increased organically by 6.1 per cent during the quarter.
- Sales of Pick & mix increased organically by 21.0 per cent during the quarter.
- Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 183m (157). Operating profit amounted to SEK 187m (157).
- Operating profit, adjusted, of Branded packaged products amounted to SEK 180m (152).
- Operating profit, adjusted, of Pick & mix amounted to SEK 3m (5).
- Profit for the period amounted to SEK 108m (147), which equates to basic and diluted earnings per share of SEK 0.38 (0.51).
- Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 281m (368).
- Net debt/EBITDA ratio was 1.9x (2.0).
- The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.00 (1.00) per share.
Please find enclosed the full report.
The interim report will be presented at a conference call with web presentation on Friday 27 January 2023 at 11.00 a.m. (CET).
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