Tallinn, Estonia, 2011-09-12 08:56 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
The Group’s sales in August increased by 19% compared to the same period previous year. When eliminating the impact of the increased shareholding in Eesti Päevalehe AS from the sales growth, the sales increased by 13%. In the online media segment, all countries showed a decent growth. In the periodicals segment, the advertising sales of all the publications increased, the advertising and subscription sales of Eesti Päevaleht remained basically at the same level as in the previous year. The printing services segment increased by 26%, compensating last month’s modest results.
Rvenue by segment – July, th EUR
| Segment | 2011 | 2010 | Change % |
| Online media | 657 | 507 | 29,6% |
| Periodicals | 1 830 | 1 669 | 9,6% |
| Printing services | 2 180 | 1 730 | 26,0% |
| Unallocated | 17 | 9 | 88,9% |
| Inter-segment sales | (277) | (211) | -31,3% |
| TOTAL | 4 407 | 3 704 | 19,0% |
Additional information:
Gunnar Kobin
Chairman of the Management Board
GSM: +372 5188111
E-mail: gunnar@egrupp.ee