Note 47
Other notes
Events after the balance sheet date
On 1 January 2009, Kesko Agro Ltd demerged so that the agricultural
trade activities in Finland became part of Rautakesko
Ltd. In addition, the trade of tractors and combines, as well as
the agricultural and machinery trade companies in the Baltic
countries became part of Konekesko Ltd (stock exchange release
on 28 May 2008).
Anttila Oy, K-citymarket Oy (home and speciality goods) and
the other Kesko Group home and speciality goods companies
intensify their cooperation. As of 1 January 2009, the Kesko
Group's primary reportable segments are the food trade, the
home and speciality goods trade, the building and home
improvement trade, and the car and machinery trade (stock
exchange release on 12 December 2008).