Hemköp's sales increased by 2.1 percent in April

Hemköp's sales increased by 2.1 percent in April Hemköp posted a 2.1 percent increase in April sales, including VAT, to SEK 484 m (474). The comparison is affected by the fact that part of Easter sales were during the month of March. Accumulated sales in 1999, including VAT, have increased by 6.1 percent to SEK 1,904 m (1,795). For further information, please contact Hemköpskedjan AB, Tel +46 23 589 00 Nils-Erik Johansson, President and CEO Dan Lundqvist, Vice President and CFO Bengt Andersson, Vice President, Marketing Hemköp, which is quoted on the A-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is one of Sweden's leading retail food chains, with 97 stores nationwide. Hemköp's concept is based on the cornerstones of quality, the environment and health. Hemköp's sales 1998 was slightly more than SEK 4.9 billion, excluding VAT. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/19/19990519BIT00350/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/19/19990519BIT00350/bit0002.pdf