October 14, 2008
• Axfood’s consolidated sales amounted to SEK 23,519 m (21,536) during the period, an increase of 9.2%.
• Like-for-like sales rose 5.6% during the period. Retail sales for wholly owned stores increased by 9.9%.
• Operating profit for the period January–September was SEK 800 m (857). Operating profit for the same period a year ago included a one-time positive effect of SEK 19 m.
• Profit after financial items for the period amounted to SEK 747 m (831).
• Profit after tax for the period was SEK 538 m (598), and earnings per share were SEK 10.26 (11.40).
• Axfood expects operating profit for 2008 to be level with 2007.