The Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in February 2007 totalled €659.4 million, an increase of 10.8% over the corresponding period last year. In January-February, the sales, excluding VAT, were €1,383.3 million, up 10.7% on the previous year. In January- February, the sales of foreign operations were €269.0 million, accounting for 19.4% of the Group's sales. Kesko Food's sales in February totalled €272.1 million and were up by 6.7%. The sales to K-food store chains, and the home goods sales of K-citymarket stores progressed well. Rautakesko's sales continued their strong growth in February (+22.3%) and were €162.6 million. Sales in Finland were €66.9 million, up 13.1%. Abroad, sales increased by 29.7%. Sales growth in the Baltic countries was 37.9% and in Russia 56.2%. VV-Auto's sales in February were €67.2 million, which is up by 17.1% on last year. In Finland, the number of first registrations of passenger cars dropped by 9.0% The market share of brands represented by VV-Auto was 13.3% (14.5%) in February. Anttila's sales in February were €33.8 million, maintaining the level of the previous year. The sales trend was significantly affected by the closing down of the City department store in Helsinki. The sales of the Kodin Ykkönen department stores for home goods and interior decoration increased by 8.7%. Kesko Agro's sales in February were €51.9 million, up 9.4%. Sales in Finland grew by 8.6% due to an increase in grain and tractor trade. The sales in the Baltic countries grew by 10.6% thanks to the grain trade. The Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in February 2007 February 2007 1.1. - 28.02.20 07 € million Change, € Change, % million % Kesko Food, Finland 270.9 6.7 554.7 8.9 Kesko Food, other 1.2 10.5 2.5 0.9 countries Kesko Food, total 272.1 6.7 557.2 8.8 Rautakesko, Finland 66.9 13.1 130.6 15.3 Rautakesko, other 95.7 29.7 195.8 28.6 countries Rautakesko, total 162.6 22.3 326.4 22.9 VV-Auto, Finland 66.0 16.8 167.6 1.5 VV-Auto, other countries 1.2 31.7 3.8 104.0 VV-Auto, total 67.2 17.1 171.4 2.7 Anttila, Finland 32.3 -0.1 71.1 -0.1 Anttila, other countries 1.5 -1.6 4.1 -6.6 Anttila, total 33.8 -0.2 75.2 -0.5 Kesko Agro, Finland 35.9 8.6 72.7 13.2 Kesko Agro, other 16.0 10.6 29.4 -6.4 countries Kesko Agro, total 51.9 9.4 102.1 6.8 Other operating 68.8 -4.6 141.8 0.2 activities, Finland Other operating 14.9 18.0 34.7 38.4 activities, other countries Other operating 83.7 -1.2 176.5 6.0 activities, total Eliminations -11.9 -25.5 Finland, total 529.5 7.8 1,114.3 7.9 Other countries, total 129.9 24.7 269.0 24.1 Grand total 659.4 10.8 1,383.3 10.7 Other operating activities consist of Konekesko, Intersport Finland, Indoor Group, Musta Pörssi, WellStep, Tähti Optikko Group, Kauko-Telko and support functions. Starting from 1 March 2006, VV-Auto's sales figures include the sales of the new Volkswagen and Audi retail outlets acquired. Change, % indicates the percentage change over the corresponding period of the previous year. In February 2007, the number of trading days in Kesko's wholesale was 20, which was the same as in February 2006. The total number of trading days in January-February was one more than in the previous year. Kesko publishes advance information about the K-Group's retail sales quarterly, in connection with the interim financial reports. Further information is available from Senior Vice President Arja Talma, CFO, tel. +358 1053 22113. Kesko Corporation Paavo Moilanen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications DISTRIBUTION Helsinki Stock Exchange Main news media