Kesko`s interim report for the period 1 January to 31 March 2017: strong growth in all divisions
(WorldNews Finland)

KESKO CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT 27.04.2017 AT 09.00 1(31) Kesko`s interim report for the period 1 January to 31 March 2017: strong growth in all divisions Financial performance in brief: * Group`s net sales for January-March were EUR2,597 million (EUR2,013 million), up 29.0%, and in local currencies, acquisitions and disposals excluded, they were up 2.4% * Comparable operating profit was EUR28.7 million (EUR32.3 million) * Operating profit was EUR16.6 million (EUR33.5 million) * Comparable return on capital employed was 11.2% (rolling 12 mo) * Comparable profit before tax was EUR33.6 million (EUR34.5 million) * Comparable earnings per share were EUR0.29 (EUR0.26) * Kesko Group`s net sales for the next 12-month...