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Ernst Tanner Rejects Resignation as Lindt Slumps

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  • Ernst Tanner says he will not resign despite the sales slump.
  • Lindt shares have fallen more than 25% this year after outlook cuts.
  • The company misread German and Swiss reaction to price hikes after cocoa prices hit historic highs since 2024.
  • Lindt has begun cutting prices and running discount promotions to revive sales volumes.
  • Lindt will not conduct group-wide layoffs.