KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 11.09.2006 AT 11.00 1(3)
The Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in August 2006 totalled €805.3 million, an increase of 6.5% over the comparable period in 2005. In January-August sales excluding VAT were €6,087.3 million, representing an increase of 12.4% over last year. Rautakesko's business operations in Norway and Russia, acquired in July 2005, are included in the figures of the comparable period, which is affecting sales growth starting from August. In January-August, sales from foreign operations were €1,452.4, accounting for 23.9% of the Group's total sales.
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