Cloetta AB reports changes in share and vote numbers

Cloetta AB reported on December 28, 2012, significant changes in its share structure and total voting rights. The number of Class A shares decreased by 1,938,386, while the number of Class B shares increased by the same amount. This shift resulted in a reduction of the company's total voting power by 17,445,474 votes.

The adjustments were a direct consequence of AB Malfors Promotor's request to convert Class A shares into Class B shares, a process that had been previously announced by the company.

As of December 28, 2012, Cloetta's share capital stood at SEK 1,443,096,495. The company's total shareholding consisted of 9,861,614 Class A shares and 278,757,685 Class B shares, aggregating to 377,373,825 total votes.

Founded in 1862, Cloetta operates as a confectionery company with a strong presence in the Nordic region, the Netherlands, and Italy, selling products in over 50 countries. The company holds prominent brands such as Läkerol and Kexchoklad. Cloetta's Class B shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.