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About Axel Johnson AB

Axel Johnson AB is a Swedish family-owned industrial group with a diverse portfolio, including investments in retail, technology, and logistics sectors. The company focuses on building and developing trade and service businesses primarily in the European market, with a strong emphasis on the Nordic region. Its subsidiaries include Axel Johnson International, Axfood, Dustin, Novax, Martin & Servera, and the solar energy group AxSol. The group has annual sales of approximately SEK 118 billion and employs around 27,000 people as of 2022. The group's investment strategy involves a long-term approach, seeking to create value over time by investing in companies that enhance people's lives and contribute to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. Axel Johnson AB operates through various subsidiaries, each specializing in different sectors. For instance, Axel Johnson International focuses on industrial components and solutions, while Axfood is a leading food retailer in Sweden. The company also has interests in technology through Dustin, a major IT products and services provider, and in logistics via Martin & Servera, a leading foodservice company. Axel Johnson AB's investment philosophy is rooted in its family heritage, emphasizing values such as integrity, sustainability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The company aims to be a positive force of change in society by developing and operating great businesses with a long-term investment horizon. This approach has enabled Axel Johnson AB to build a diversified portfolio that spans multiple industries and geographies, reflecting its adaptability and forward-thinking strategy.

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