Sales rose 8% in April to SEK 412 M (382). In local currencies, sales increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 18 stores have been added and the total number of stores on April 30 2012 was 157. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 10 M (6).
Sales channels (SEK M):
Percentage Percentage change,
Countries change: local currency:
Sweden 197 (187) +5% +5%
Norway 166 (152) +9% +7%
Finland 32 (28) +14% +15%
UK 18 (16) +12% +6%
Total sales during the 12 months period (May 2011–April 2012) increased by 7% to SEK 6,260 M (5,828).
The Year-end report for financial year 2011/12 will be published on 13 June 2012.
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Klas Balkow, CEO and President: +46 (0)247-447 55
John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)247-444 05
The information in this press release comprises information that Clas Ohlson AB (publ) is required to disclose pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was released for publication at 08:00 (CET) on Tuesday 15 May 2012.