Hemköp continues to post sales gains

Hemköp continues to post sales gains Hemköp posted a 6.1 percent increase in February sales, including VAT, to SEK 443 m (417). Accumulated sales in 1999, including VAT, have increased by 5.1 percent to SEK 912 m (868). The company intends to report its sales development on a monthly basis. For further information, please contact Hemköpskedjan AB, tel +46 23 589 00 Nils-Erik Johansson, President Dan Lundqvist, Chief Financial Officer Bengt Andersson, Marketing Director ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/23/19990323BIT00340/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/03/23/19990323BIT00340/bit0002.pdf