https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-9892f98564f91864075bd14001f8470f2f9bf254729c37044b4b1ac9b0db6b40.png 128 23 en 15 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:11:20 +0000 Revenue amounted to SEK 157 (144) billion and profitAX to SEK 5.4 (4.1) billion, the strongest result in Axel Johnson's history. Alongside a focus on cost control, important steps were taken to strengthen the companies' market positions, including investments in logistics and technical capabilities, and through 22 acquisitions within Axel Johnson International. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-record-strong-results-in-challenging-markets-3437525?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-record-strong-results-in-challenging-markets-3437525?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:04:00 +0000 Anders Slettengren has been appointed Executive Vice President, Strategy & Investments, and will join Axel Johnson’s Group Management by April 2026. In his position, he will work with business development within existing operations as well as new investments across the group, with a particular focus on Novax, where he will serve as Executive Chair. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/anders-slettengren-appointed-head-of-strategy-and-investments-at-axel-johnson-3414459?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/anders-slettengren-appointed-head-of-strategy-and-investments-at-axel-johnson-3414459?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:13:46 +0000 Former Axfood CEO Klas Balkow is joining Axel Johnson’s Board of Directors following his election at the Annual General Meeting. With a solid background in retail and the food industry, including many years as CEO of Axfood, Klas Balkow will be a strong addition to the board. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/klas-balkow-joins-axel-johnsons-board-of-directors-3376431?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/klas-balkow-joins-axel-johnsons-board-of-directors-3376431?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:54:21 +0000 The year 2024 can be summed up as a year of stable results in challenging markets. Sales amounted to SEK 144 (126.7) million and profitAX* to SEK 4.1 (4.4) billion. Our two largest group companies, Axfood and Axel Johnson International, managed to maintain their profit levels from their all-time high results of 2023. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-2024-stable-results-and-rapid-renewal-in-a-tough-market-3375472?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-2024-stable-results-and-rapid-renewal-in-a-tough-market-3375472?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:10:40 +0000 The board of Axel Johnson has decided that Caroline Berg will continue as permanent CEO of the company after having served as interim CEO since November 2024. At the same time, Marie Ehrling, who has been vice chair of the board since 2015, will take over the role of chair of the board. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/caroline-berg-appointed-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3364758?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/caroline-berg-appointed-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3364758?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:11:11 +0000 Axel Johnson announced today that Thomas Ekman and the board have agreed that Thomas will step down from his position as CEO of the company. Board Chair, Caroline Berg, will take on the role of interim CEO starting today, while a recruitment process to find a new CEO begins. Thomas Ekman will remain with the company until December 31, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/thomas-ekman-steps-down-as-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3352440?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/thomas-ekman-steps-down-as-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3352440?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:11:22 +0000 Hanna Graflund Sleyman, previously CEO for Kicks Group, among other positions, has been appointed Executive Vice President for Emerging Technology at Axel Johnson, with the task to further strengthen the capabilities and development of emerging technologies within the group. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/hanna-graflund-sleyman-assumes-new-role-in-axel-johnsons-executive-management-team-3341797?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/hanna-graflund-sleyman-assumes-new-role-in-axel-johnsons-executive-management-team-3341797?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 28 May 2024 08:38:21 +0000 Axel Johnson extends its partnership with The Global Village/Järvaveckan until 2026. This year's Järvaveckan takes place from May 29 to June 1, and Axel Johnson is participating alongside companies from the group and partners from civil society. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-extends-its-partnership-with-jaervaveckan-until-2026-more-important-than-ever-3325806?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-extends-its-partnership-with-jaervaveckan-until-2026-more-important-than-ever-3325806?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:45:53 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-ownership-in-dustin-exceeds-50-percent-3318712?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-ownership-in-dustin-exceeds-50-percent-3318712?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:01:45 +0000 Niclas Palmstierna has been appointed as the new CEO of Novax, effective June, with the task of building future pillars for Axel Johnson. Niclas Palmstierna has a background that includes roles such as CEO of Tele2 Sweden and the dental care company Oral Care. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/niclas-palmstierna-new-ceo-at-novax-with-the-mission-to-build-future-pillars-for-axel-johnson-3318627?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/niclas-palmstierna-new-ceo-at-novax-with-the-mission-to-build-future-pillars-for-axel-johnson-3318627?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:03:41 +0000 The year 2023 can be summarized as yet another strong year for Axel Johnson. Revenue amounted to SEK 126.5 (118.2) billion and profitAX* to SEK 4.4 (4.4) billion. Over the past ten years, the Group’s revenue and profit have doubled, and the goal is for a repeat performance during the next decade. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-2023-strong-results-continued-transformation-and-a-starting-point-for-the-next-doubling-3311540?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-2023-strong-results-continued-transformation-and-a-starting-point-for-the-next-doubling-3311540?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:45:17 +0000 Pernilla Oldmark joins as EVP People and Culture at Axel Johnson in mid-March, with the task of continuing to ensure that the group's companies are leading in talent development and are a strong force for increased diversity and inclusion in Swedish business industry. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/pernilla-oldmark-appointed-as-evp-people-och-culture-at-axel-johnson-to-support-the-groups-renewal-and-doubling-plan-3307112?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/pernilla-oldmark-appointed-as-evp-people-och-culture-at-axel-johnson-to-support-the-groups-renewal-and-doubling-plan-3307112?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:59:47 +0000 Axel Johnson's central business area for diversity and inclusion, Axelerate, begins the year by entering two new partnerships. One with the non-profit organization Beredskapslyftet and one with F1RST. Both of these partnerships are aimed at harnessing the power of business through various initiatives to promote inclusion and utilize human ambition and capability. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axelerate-new-partner-to-beredskapslyftet-and-f1rst-3299149?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axelerate-new-partner-to-beredskapslyftet-and-f1rst-3299149?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:53:29 +0000 Thomas Ekman takes up his role as CEO of Axel Johnson today, a transition that was announced in October 2022. Thomas most recently served as the CEO of Dustin Group, succeeding Mia Brunell Livfors, who has been CEO of Axel Johnson since 2015. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/thomas-ekman-new-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3271611?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/thomas-ekman-new-ceo-of-axel-johnson-3271611?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:33 +0000 Axel Johnson announced at the end of June the sale of KICKS Group to the Danish company Matas. The deal has now been finalized. With this transaction, Matas, KICKS, and Skincity create Northern Europe's strongest beauty group. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-sale-of-kicks-group-completed-3270251?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-sale-of-kicks-group-completed-3270251?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:12:21 +0000 Axel Johnson AB, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AxMedia AB (”Axel Johnson”), on 29 June 2023 announced a mandatory public offer to the shareholders of Dustin Group AB (publ) (“Dustin”) to transfer all of their shares at a price of SEK 28.50 in cash per share (the “Offer”). The Swedish language offer document regarding the Offer has today been approved and registered by the Swedish Financial https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-publishes-offer-document-regarding-the-mandatory-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-dustin-3262858?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-publishes-offer-document-regarding-the-mandatory-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-dustin-3262858?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-announces-a-mandatory-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-dustin-3262857?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-announces-a-mandatory-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-dustin-3262857?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:05:55 +0000 Axel Johnson sells KICKS Group after 21 years as owner. Matas is Denmark’s leading beauty chain, and the transaction creates Northern Europe's leading beauty constellation, which will strengthen Matas, KICKS and Skincity's respective customer offerings. Matas intends to continue developing KICKS and Skincity as separate brands. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/matas-acquires-kicks-group-from-axel-johnson-creates-the-leading-beauty-group-in-the-nordics-3262380?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/matas-acquires-kicks-group-from-axel-johnson-creates-the-leading-beauty-group-in-the-nordics-3262380?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:51:06 +0000 Axel Johnson AB has today, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AxMedia AB (”Axel Johnson”), acquired an additional 2,000,000 shares in Dustin Group AB (publ) (“Dustin”) and, thereafter, Axel Johnson owns in total 34,744,788 shares in Dustin, corresponding to 30.5 percent of the shares and votes in Dustin, compared to the previous 28.7 percent[1]. Thus, the threshold for making a mandatory public https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-has-increased-its-holdings-in-dustin-and-will-announce-a-mandatory-public-offer-a-manifestation-of-long-term-ownership-engagement-and-strong-belief-in-dustin-3262010?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnson-has-increased-its-holdings-in-dustin-and-will-announce-a-mandatory-public-offer-a-manifestation-of-long-term-ownership-engagement-and-strong-belief-in-dustin-3262010?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:27:48 +0000 The year 2022 ended as a new record year for Axel Johnson. Axfood, Martin & Servera and the industrial group Axel Johnson International all recorded their best earnings to date. At the same time, large investments were made through acquisitions and investments in physical infrastructure. Axel Johnson’s revenues amounted to SEK 118.2 (94.7) billion and profitAX to SEK 4.4 (3.669) billion. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-for-2022-3240396?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/axel-johnson-ab/pressreleases/axel-johnsons-year-end-report-for-2022-3240396?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Axel Johnson AB