Aak

Change in number of shares and votes in AAK AB (publ.)

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

As of June 30, 2021, there are in total 256,513,938 shares and votes in the company.

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  • As of June 30, 2021, there are in total 256,513,938 shares and votes in the company.
  • This is information that AAK AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act.
  • The information was submitted for publication at 4:30 p.m. CET on June 30, 2021.
  • Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for 150 years.

AAK enters formal consultation process regarding production consolidation to further optimize its European bakery business

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

KARLSHAMN, Sweden, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK has entered a formal consultation process with union delegates to carry out a production consolidation and subsequent closure of its site in Merksem, Belgium.

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  • KARLSHAMN, Sweden, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK has entered a formal consultation process with union delegates to carry out a production consolidation and subsequent closure of its site in Merksem, Belgium.
  • The suggested initiative is in line with the company's strategy to optimize performance within the Bakery segment to improve cost efficiency and increase competitiveness.
  • The production site in Merksem, Belgium, which employs approximately 100 people, is predominantly a bakery fats plant, mainly producing margarines and shortenings for the industrial market in continental Europe.
  • "The proposed production consolidation would optimize our Bakery segment in line with our portfolio strategy", says Johan Westman, President and CEO, AAK Group.

AAK's Annual Report for 2020 has been published

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

The information was submitted for publication at 10:00 a.m. CET on April 15, 2021.\nEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen.

Key Points: 
  • The information was submitted for publication at 10:00 a.m. CET on April 15, 2021.\nEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen.
  • We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume.
  • We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.
  • Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for 150 years.\n"

AAK appoints Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

has appointed Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.

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  • has appointed Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.
  • Gabriella joins AAK with a solid Investor Relations and Communications background.
  • Gabriella Grotte, born in 1971 and a Swedish native, holds a Master's degree in Economics from Lund University in Sweden.
  • "It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Gabriella Grotte to the AAK team", says Johan Westman, President and CEO, AAK Group.

AAK appoints Tomas Bergendahl as new Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

KARLSHAMN, Sweden, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomas Bergendahl has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer of AAK AB (publ.)

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  • KARLSHAMN, Sweden, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomas Bergendahl has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer of AAK AB (publ.)
  • "I am very excited to join AAK and I look forward to work with the team and contribute to the company's continued growth journey," says Tomas Bergendahl.
  • "It is with great pleasure I welcome Tomas Bergendahl to AAK, a very strong addition to our team", says Johan Westman, President and CEO, AAK Group.
  • Jarl Andreasson, Director Financial Control & Tax, will serve as acting Chief Financial Officer until Tomas commences his role.

AAK to build a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence

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Friday, November 13, 2020

has decided to establish a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence on the company's premises in Zaandijk, the Netherlands.

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  • has decided to establish a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence on the company's premises in Zaandijk, the Netherlands.
  • "Investing in this Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence reaffirms our commitment to grow our presence in this dynamic and fast-paced category", said Johan Westman, President and CEO, AAK Group.
  • With the establishment of the Global Center of Excellence, AAK further strengthens its capabilities for plant-based foods.
  • "The long-term outlook for plant-based foods is strong with sales growth outpacing that of other foods", said Niall Sands, President Plant-based Foods at AAK.

Invitation to AAK AB's virtual Capital Market Day

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Monday, September 14, 2020

For more information about the event and to register for the live Q&A webcast, visit www.aak.com/cmd .

Key Points: 
  • For more information about the event and to register for the live Q&A webcast, visit www.aak.com/cmd .
  • AAK is a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils & fats.
  • Our unique co-development approach brings our customers' skills and know-how together with our own capabilities and mindset for lasting results.
  • We are AAK -The Co-Development Company.

Global Specialty Fats and Oils Market: Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020-2025) - Key Players are Cargill, Fuji Oil Co, Wilmar International, and AAK - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 7, 2020

The global specialty fats and oils market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

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  • The global specialty fats and oils market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, 2020-2025.
  • Shortenings and specialty oils, such as cake oils, are increasingly used to enhance product performance and ensure higher consumer acceptance.
  • Moreover, the rising awareness about the benefits of consumption of good fatty acids is a key driver for the growth of the specialty fats and oils market.
  • The key players in the market are Cargill, Incorporated, Fuji Oil Co. Ltd, Wilmar International Ltd, and AAK AB.

Invitation to AAK's Presentation of the Second Quarter 2020 on July 17

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Friday, July 10, 2020

This information was submitted for publication at 09:50 a.m. CET on July 10, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • This information was submitted for publication at 09:50 a.m. CET on July 10, 2020.
  • AAK is a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils & fats.
  • AAK's proven expertise is based on more than 140 years of experience within oils & fats.
  • Our unique co-development approach brings our customers' skills and know-how together with our own capabilities and mindset for lasting results.

AAK Appoints Sten Estrup as President Asia

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

KARLSHAMN, Sweden, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK is pleased to announce that Sten Estrup has been appointed new President Asia.

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  • KARLSHAMN, Sweden, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK is pleased to announce that Sten Estrup has been appointed new President Asia.
  • Estrup, a Danish native, joins AAK with more than 25 years of proven track record across the food and health industries, holding executive roles within operations, sales, marketing, and commercial development.
  • "It is with great pleasure we welcome Sten to the AAK family to lead and expand our successful business in Asia", says Johan Westman, President and CEO.
  • Sten Estrup succeeds Torben Friis Lange who after nearly a decade with the company has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside of AAK.