date:Oct 31, 2018
Finland: Kesko posts operating profit of 113mln in third quarter
Finnish retail giant Kesko has reported an all-time-high comparable operating profit of 113mln in the third quarter of its financial year. This performance was driven by improved results in its grocery, building and technical trade divisions. Net sales from the groups continuing operations for Q3 2018 amounted to 2.64bln, up 1.8% on the corresponding period of the previous year (2.59bln). Keskos president and CEO, Mikko Helander, s