Kesko's financial statements release for the period 1 Jan. to 31 Dec. 2018: All-time-best comparable operating profit
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BRIEF, CONTINUING OPERATIONS: · The Group's net sales in January-December totalled €10,383 million (€10,492 million), an increase of 3.5% in comparable terms · Comparable operating profit was €332.2 million (€296.2 million) · Operating profit was €307.9 million (€338.6 million) · Cash flow from operating activities was €437.1 million (€291.9 million) · Comparable return on capital employed was 14.0% (13.3%) · Comparable profit before tax was €327.5 million (€300.3 million) · Comparable earnings per share were €2.47 (€2.29) · In line