HUMBLE HAS ENTERED INTO CONDITIONAL SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE OWNERS OF PRIVAB YSTAD, TROLLHÄTTAN AND THE MARKETING COMPANY

Humble Group AB (publ) (“Humble”) has entered into conditional agreements with the owners of Privab Grossisterna AB (“Privab Marketing”), Aktiebolaget Cool & Candy (“Privab Ystad”) and Skövde Snabbgross AB (“Privab Trollhättan”) and together with Privab Marketing and Privab Ystad the (“Companies”), regarding acquisitions of all shares in the Companies (the “Transactions”). The Companies’ consolidated sales and EBITDA for 2022 are estimated to amount to approximately SEK 498 million and SEK 28 million, respectively.

THE TRANSACTIONS IN BRIEF

• Privad Ystad, Privab Trollhättan and Privab Marknadsbolag are three of a total of seven businesses that collaborate under the Privab brand. Humble already owns 100% of the shares in two other Privab companies.
   
• Humble already owns 100 per cent of the shares in the two other Privab entities.Humble will through Privab Marketing enter into a collaboration agreement with the owners of the remaining Privab entities, Konfektyrgrossisten i Norr AB and Björn Olofssons Partihandel Aktiebolag, with purpose of supporting and developing the Privab entities’ joint interests.
   
• Privab is a nationwide trade- and logistic partner within especially confectionery, snacks and beverages to retail stores and independent local costumers.
   
• The Companies provide several concepts such as MyWay, Gottmix and NRG FOOD to hundreds of stores around Sweden.
   
• In the due diligence process, significant profitability improvements through possible synergies and cost savings have been identified, which may be achieved by integration with Humble’s existing companies, Privab Nässjö and Privab Stockholm.
   
• The transactions will be financed partly with cash and partly with newly issued shares in Humble. The transactions will not have a significant impact on Humble's financial position and the net debt relative to EBITDA will decrease after the completion of the Transactions.
   
• Closing of the Transactions is subject to the Swedish Competition Authority's approval and other customary conditions. The shares will be issued at the closing price prior to the closing, which is expected to take place no later than 60 days after approval.

“With these Transactions, we bring in three well-kept businesses and at the same time find a long-term solution with the other companies within the Privab concept. From a strategic perspective, the Companies fit perfectly in our trade- and distribution platform with concepts as MyWay, Gottmix and NRG FOOD. We secure a wider distribution with increased growth for our products, where we will be able to develop the confectionery market for sugar reduced candy and have the potential to establish a healthy shelf in the pick and mix segment. It is a joy to welcome the new entrepreneurs and their respective teams to Humble, where we are looking forward to the possibilities that a unified Privab implies.” says Simon Petrén, CEO of Humble Group AB (publ).

ADVISOR
Rämsell Advokatbyrå AB has been the legal advisor to Humble in connection with the Transactions.

For further information, please contact:
Simon Petrén, CEO, Humble Group AB
Tel: +46 8 61 32 888
E-mail: [email protected]

The information in this press release has been published by the above contact person, at the time specified by Humble Group's news distributor Cision at the time of publication of this press release.

About Humble

Humble Group is a Swedish food-tech and FMCG-group, supplying the next generation of products that are good for people and the planet. Humble targets the segments of foodtech, eco, sustainability and vegan to drive high organic growth, acquisitions and utilize synergies in the different operation entities: Brands, Distribution, Manufacturing and Ingredients and R&D. Humble’s technology solutions, refined through scientific research and extensive market experience, facilitate new formulations and recipes that improve the taste and texture of the next generation of sugar-reduced, sustainable and vegan products. For more information visit www.humblegroup.se

Humble is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, under the ticker HUMBLE. FNCA Sweden AB is Humble’s certified adviser. Tel: 08-528 00 399, e-mail: [email protected]

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