The company pulled the plug on its $76.2m initial public share offering following fires at two of its suppliers in December last year.
This week it successfully issued a four-year SEK 750 million ($116.5m) bond as a compromise to finance its growth plans, but will remain a private company.
Company CEO David von Laskowski said that he was pleased the firm had secured long-term financing, but announced that he would quit his role.
“Since Candyking will continue to operate in a private environment, I have decided to leave the company,” he said.
Jan Ohlsson, Chairman of Candyking’s Board of Directors said: “Through the issuance of the bond, Candyking achieves a more efficient and flexible capital structure and secures financing for continued growth.
“The transaction empowers the company to enhance its position as the clear market leader in the pick & mix confectionery and natural snacks industry.”
Von Laskowski will remain as CEO until a replacement is found.