H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Nine-month report

Nine months (1 December 2015 — 31 August 2016) · The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 7 percent in local currencies during the first nine months of the financial year. Converted into SEK, sales including VAT increased by 5 percent to SEK 161,767 m (153,444). Sales excluding VAT amounted to SEK 139,547 m (132,167). · Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 16,630 m (20,094). The group’s profit after tax amounted to SEK 12,722 m (15,372), corresponding to SEK 7.69 (9.29) per share. Third quarter (1 June 2016 — 31 August 2016) · The H&M group’s sales including