Kesko Group's sales in February 2006

In February, Kesko Food's sales were EUR 288.6 million, up 3.9%. Sales in Finland increased by 2.1% and Rimi Baltic's sales by 17.4%. In Finland, sales to the K-market and K-citymarket chains developed well, which was attributable to campaign deliveries and a good start of the chains' common operations among other things.

 

Rautakesko's sales in February were EUR 133.7 million, up 53.7%. Sales in Finland decreased slightly, whereas sales from foreign operations increased by 173.1%. The strong growth of sales from foreign operations is attributable to the acquisitions of Norgros and Stroymaster, and to the strong sales growth in Sweden (37.5%) and the Baltic countries (27.8%).

 

Keswell's sales in February were EUR 71.5 million, down 0.9%. Anttila Group's total sales increased by 1.6%. In Finland, Anttila's sales were up 3.4%, but the sales from foreign operations were negatively affected by the weak development of the Baltic distance sales.

In Finland, home technology sales grew by 5% in February, with televisions selling particularly well. An active demand for winter sports equipment was also reflected in sales figures.

 

VV-auto's sales in February were EUR 57.4 million, up 5.6%. Registrations of new cars under brands represented by VV-Auto increased by 25.6%. In Finland, new car registrations increased in February by 3.8%.

 

Konekesko's sales in February were EUR 15.3 million, up 11.6%. The sales of construction and environmental machines progressed particularly well and were up 48.9% compared with the previous year. The sales of MAN lorries and buses grew by 21.2%.

 

Kesko Agro's sales in February were EUR 47.4 million, up 15.7%. In Finland, sales were at the level of the previous year. In the Baltic countries, sales growth can mainly be attributed to successful grain trading.

 

Kaukomarkkinat's sales in February were EUR 19.0 million, down 19.6%, which was due to the disposals of certain business operations.