January 1 - December 31, 2007 Group revenues amounted to SEK 1,075 M (660). This represents an increase of 62.8% compared with the same period in 2006. Operating profit in the Group, including share of profits of ICA AB, amounted to SEK 768 M (885). The comparative figure includes the earnings impact from the sale of ICA Meny with SEK 122 M. Profit for the year amounted to SEK 1,326 M (1,054). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 8.30 (6.55) before and after dilution. The National Tax Board allowed Hakon Invest a tax deduction on losses on a shareholding, which had a positive effect on income tax of SEK 350 M. The Board of Hakon Invest proposes a dividend be paid for 2007 of SEK 6.00 (5.50) per common share. The ICA Group's revenues increased by 22.2%, including Rimi Baltic which was consolidated from January 1, 2007. Excluding Rimi Baltic the increase was 6.2%. Profit for the year for continuing operations was SEK 2,166 M (2,034). For further information, please contact President and CEO Claes-Göran Sylvén +46 8 55 33 99 64 CFO Göran Hesseborn +46 8 55 33 99 99 SVP Corporate Communications Anders Hallgren +46 8 55 33 99 66
Year-end report 2007
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