Kesko’s half-year financial report for the period 1 January - 30 June 2018: Kesko’s comparable operating profit improved
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BRIEF, CONTINUING OPERATIONS: · The Group's net sales in January-June totalled €5,086 million (€5,321 million), an increase of 3.7% in comparable terms · Comparable operating profit was €129.1 million (€115.3 million) · Operating profit was €118.2 million (€171.2 million) · Comparable return on capital employed was 13.7% (12.1%) (rolling 12 months) · Comparable profit before tax was €125.9 million (€118.4 million) · Comparable earnings per share were €0.96 (€0.93) · In comparable terms, the net sales for continuing operations for the next 12