January 1 - March 31, 2010 - Group revenues amounted to SEK 647 M (311). This represents an increase of 108% compared with the same period in 2009. The increase in mainly due to the acquisition of Hemtex. - Operating loss in the Group amounted to SEK 4 M (-33). Profit after net financial items amounted to SEK 18 M (-35). - Profit for the period was SEK 49 M (-18). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.48 (-0.09) before and after dilution. - The ICA Group's revenues increased by 0.7%. Operating profit was SEK 620 M (266). For further information, please contact President Claes-Göran Sylvén +46 8 55 33 99 64 CFO Göran Blomberg +46 8 55 33 99 99 Hakon Invest, which is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, conducts active and long-term investment operations in retail-oriented companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Hakon Invest owns 40% of ICA AB, one of the Nordic region's leading food retail companies. Hakon Invest also has holdings in Forma Publishing Group, Kjell & Company, Hemma, Cervera, inkClub and Hemtex. Further information about Hakon Invest is available at www.hakoninvest.se <http://www.hakoninvest.se/> [HUG#1411592]
Interim report January - March 2010
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