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Improved profitability and focus on operational improvements

2026-09-25 08:30:00

“We begin the new financial year with improved profitability and higher sales. During the first quarter, the Group’s net sales increased, while operating profit improved significantly compared with the previous year. The stronger gross margin was the main driver of the improvement in earnings. This is an encouraging start and provides a foundation for our efforts to strengthen Åhléns Group’s long-term competitiveness,” says Ayad Al-Saffar, CEO of Åhléns Group.

Financial Summary May – July 2026

» Net sales amounted to MSEK 1,122 (1,103) MSEK during the first quarter
» Gross profit amounted to 537 (503) MSEK corresponding to a gross margin of 47.8 percent
» Operating profit amounted to 43 (13) MSEK corresponding to an operating margin of 3.8 percent.
» Cash flow from operating activities amounted to 201 (253) MSEK.
» Adjusted EBITA amounted to 45 (15) MSEK with an adjusted EBITA margin of 4.0 percent.
 
Significant Events During the Period:
» During the quarter, the Group company Åhléns AB entered into an overdraft facility of MSEK 200 with Danske Bank.

For additional information, please contact:
Max Loman, CFO
Email: max.loman@ahlens.se

The family business Åhléns was founded in Insjön in 1899 and is now one of Sweden’s strongest brands, with 53 department stores across the country and an online store at ahlens.se. Åhléns is a natural meeting place that gives customers added value, inspires new discoveries and connections, and offers an engaging mix of quality brands in fashion, home furnishings, children’s products and beauty. Åhléns has annual revenue of approximately SEK 4.9 billion. Each year, its roughly 3,000 skilled employees welcome 60 million visitors. Åhléns Outlet and Designtorget are subsidiaries. Ayad Al-Saffar is Åhléns’ majority owner and CEO. www.ahlens.se

This information is information that Åhléns Group is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2026-09-25 08:30 CEST.

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Åhléns Group AB (publ) Interim Report May 2026 July 2026

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