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The mail order business that Clas Ohlson started in 1918 in Insjön is now an established European retail business. There are about three thousand staff working in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK who all follow our company motto “Making things easier for people to solve their everyday practical problems”. You are warmly welcome to read about the journey we have made, the future challenges we face and the values, concepts and responsibilities on which our business operations based.
Clas Ohlson is a rapidly expanding retail business with sales of over SEK 5 billion in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK. The Head Office lies in the same town where its business operation began in Insjön, Dalarna County. The company has been listed on Stockholm's Stock Exchange (OMX) since 1999.
Our Media Centre contains an overview of our press releases, current store openings, relevant company information and other news of interest. Images, video clips and important contact information are also found here. You are welcome to contact us regarding any of your media related requests. Ring our switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or e-mail us with any queries at press@clasohlson.se
Do you share our view that helping people solve their everyday problems whether big or small is one of the most satisfying things one can do? Then Clas Ohlson may be the company for you with exciting multifaceted roles and job assignments on local, national and international levels. At Clas Ohlson the possibilities for advancement, training and personal development are endless.
There are several ways to contact us. Click on the link that best suites your needs and you will access your information more quickly. Uncertain about who to contact, call our main switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or Customer Services at +46 (0)247-445 00 and you’ll receive the assistance that you need. We look forward to hearing from you!
It should always be easy and convenient to find what you need at Clas Ohlson. In Sweden and Norway, we sell a wide array of home, multimedia, electrical, leisure and hardware products both though our online store and by mail order. In both Finland and the UK, sales are conducted through our expanding retail network. All our purchasing, transport and goods are handled responsibly according to strict environmental and sustainability standards.
Since premiering on the stock exchange Clas Ohlson has arranged one of Sweden’s largest and most frequented AGMs. The AGM for the financial year 2011/2012 will be held on Saturday, 8 September 2012 at 11.00 a.m. CET in Insjön.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
In accordance with the applicable nomination process as adopted by the Annual General Meeting, Clas Ohlson’s Nomination Committee shall comprise the Chairman of the Board and four members representing the four largest registered owners or shareholders known in some other manner. The Haid and Tidstrand families are to appoint one member each to the Nomination Committee.
Prior to the 2012 Annual General Meeting, Clas Ohlson's Nomination Committee will comprise the following members:
• Anders Moberg, Chairman of the Board of Clas Ohlson • Carl von Schantz, representing the Haid owner family• Göran Sundström, representing the Tidstrand owner family • Johan Held, AFA Försäkring (Chairman of Clas Ohlson’s Nomination Committee)• Johan Ståhl, Lannebo Fonder
The Nomination Committee’s assignment is to present proposals concerning the election of the Chairman of the Board and other Board members, as well as fees and other remuneration for Board assignments to be paid to each of the Board members and the auditor. The Nomination Committee shall also submit proposals concerning the Chairman of the Annual General Meeting. The composition of the Nomination Committee is based on the owner relationship at 30 September 2011. The Nomination Committee represents about 60 per cent of the total number of company shares (votes). The above Nomination Committee will serve until a new Nomination Committee has been elected.
The Annual General Meeting will be held at Insjön on 8 September 2012.Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee can do so by e-mail to: valberedningen@clasohlson.se (valberedningen@clasohlson.se) or by post to: Clas Ohlson AB, Valberedningen, SE-793 85 Insjön.
For more information, please contact:John Womack, Director of Information & IR, Mobile: +46 (0)247-444 05
