Interim Report Axfood AB (publ) for the period 1 January–31 March 2010

- Axfood's consolidated sales for the period amounted to SEK 8,210 m (7,682), an increase of 6.9%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.4% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 2.4%. - Operating profit for the period January–March was SEK 245 m (234). - Profit after financial items for the period was SEK 235 m (221). - Profit after tax for the period was SEK 174 m (163), and earnings per share were SEK 3.31 (3.10). - Axfood's goal for 2010 is to achieve an operating profit at least, in level with 2009.