Interim Report Axfood AB (publ.) for the period 1 January–31 March 2007

- Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 6,943 m (6,820) during the first three months of the year, an increase of 1.8%.

- Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 1.1% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 1.6%.

- Operating profit for the first quarter was SEK 258 m (226).

- Profit after financial items for the period was SEK 253 m (223).

- Profit after tax for the period was SEK 182 m (161). Earnings per share were SEK 3.47 (2.96).