H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Nine-month report
Nine months (1 December 2017 – 31 August 2018) · The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 3 percent to SEK 178,817 m (173,290) during the first nine months of the financial year. Sales excluding VAT amounted to SEK 153,986 m (149,597), an increase of 3 percent. In local currencies, sales including VAT increased by 1 percent. · Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 11,287 m (15,936). The group’s profit after tax amounted to SEK 9,109 m (12,191), corresponding to SEK 5.50 (7.37) per share. Third quarter (1 June 2018 — 31 August 2018) · The group’s sales