Net sales for the quarter increased by 3.8 per cent to SEK 1,684m (1,622), of which organic growth accounted for 1.0 per cent. Operating profit, adjusted, increased to SEK 258m (255).

Improved sales and operating profit adjusted, net debt/EBITDA below target and increased dividend.

Cloetta AB will publish the year-end report for the period 1 January – 31 December 2016 on Wednesday 1 February at 08:00 a.m. CET. Following this report Cloetta will arrange a conference call with web presentation for media and the financial community.