Good conclusion to a strong year
Fourth quarter 2019
· Consolidated net sales amounted to
· Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability was
· Operating profit includes nonrecurring items in ICA Sweden of approximately
· Profit for the period was
· Profit includes capital losses on sales of non-current assets and impairment losses totalling
· Earnings per share were
· Cash flow from operating activities was
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Events after the end of the quarter
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From our sustainability report
Apart from our focus on our long-term sustainability targets, intensive work is under way on many fronts in sustainability. As an example of our efforts to meet customers' demands for locally produced food, we have partnered with the dairy company Norrmejerier to produce a Swedish alternative to halloumi. An important event in 2020 will take place this spring when we announce our new climate targets.
Comment from CEO Per Strömberg:
"The year was concluded with good momentum and favourable performance in all our businesses. Sales in ICA stores increased at a good pace during the quarter, and in terms of profitability,
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