2007-10-17

Kesko: Interim financial report for the period 1 Jan.–30 Sept. 2007

The Group's net sales in July-September 2007 were €2,421 million, up 10.2% on the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,196 million). In July-September, the operating profit excluding non-recurring items was €94.0 million (€82.4 million). The pre-tax profit was €98.3 million (€84.4 million). The consolidated earnings per share were €0.70 (€0.67). The Group's net sales in January-September were €7,079 million, up 9.8% on the corresponding period of the previous year (€6,445 million). In January-September, the operating profit excluding non-recurring items was €250.6 million (€208.4 million). The pre-tax profit was €300.4 million (€326.5 million). The consolidated earnings per share were €2.48 (€2.21) in January-September.

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