H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Nine-month report
Nine months (1 December 2016 – 31 August 2017) · The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 7 percent to SEK 173,290 m (161,767) during the first nine months of the financial year. Sales excluding VAT amounted to SEK 149,597 m (139,547), an increase of 7 percent. In local currencies sales increased by 4 percent. · Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 15,936 m (16,630). The group’s profit after tax amounted to SEK 12,191 m (12,722), corresponding to SEK 7.37 (7.69) per share. Third quarter (1 June 2017 – 31 August 2017) · The H&M group’s sales including VAT