Kesko Q1 2020: Record Q1 result, impact of coronavirus epidemic seen from mid-March onwards
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BRIEF, CONTINUING OPERATIONS: · Net sales for the Group’s continuing operations in January-March totalled €2,540.4 million (€2,400.8 million), an increase of 4.0% in comparable terms, reported net sales up by 5.8% · Comparable operating profit totalled €65.1 million (€57.5 million) · Operating profit totalled €65.9 million (€51.6 million) · Cash flow from operating activities totalled €135.7 million, and it grew operatively by €27.0 million · Comparable return on capital employed was 9.6% (9.5%) (rolling 12