Future outlook 2014 Q1

26.07.2011

Interim report 1-3/2014 (Published on 24 April 2014)

Estimates of the future outlook for Kesko Group's net sales and operating profit excluding non-recurring items are given for the 12 months following the reporting period (4/2014-3/2015) in comparison with the 12 months preceding the reporting period (4/2013-3/2014).

Future prospects for the general economic situation and consumer demand continue to be characterised by significant uncertainty in Kesko's operating area. Due to the weakened economic situation and decline in consumers' purchasing power, demand in the trading sector is expected to remain weak in Finland.

Kesko Group's net sales and operating profit excluding non-recurring items for the next 12 months are expected to remain at the level of the preceding 12 months, unless the overall consumer demand weakens significantly.

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