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H&M GROUP SALES DEVELOPMENT IN NOVEMBER

In the month of November 2006, sales in local currencies including VAT increased by 11 per cent compared to November previous year.

Sales increase per month in per cent excluding currency rate changes:


2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

December 16 11 13 14(4)
January 18 14 5 15(5)
February 10 13 6 11(2)
March 8 7 20 0(-8)
April 12 13 15 9(1)
May 9 7 18 13(5)
June 8 15 18 9(1)
July 8 14 12...
 

H&M TAKES THE STEP INTO JAPAN

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has signed a contract for its first store in Japan. The store will be located in the best business location in one of Tokyo’s prime shopping districts, Harajuku. The building is under construction and the opening is expected in the autumn of 2008. The selling surface will be around 1,500 square meters. H&M is negotiating for other contracts in Tokyo.
 

MADONNA AND H&M LAUNCH NEW FASHION LINE

- ‘M by Madonna’ Collection debuts in stores March 2007
H&M the international retail giant and their head of design Margareta van den Bosch have teamed up with Madonna to create a line of clothing and accessories that are scheduled to arrive in all stores carrying the women’s wear collection, around the world in March 2007, it was announced today.

The 'M by Madonna' fashion line will reflect Madonna's...

H&M GROUP SALES DEVELOPMENT IN OCTOBER

In the month of October 2006, sales in local currencies including VAT increased by 12 per cent compared to October previous year.

Sales increase per month in per cent excluding currency rate changes:


2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

December 16 11 13 14(4)
January 18 14 5 15(5)
February 10 13 6 11(2)
March 8 7 20 0(-8)
April 12 13 15 9(1)
May 9 7 18 13(5)
June 8 15 18 9(1)
July 8 14 12...

Sales development, September

Turnover increase for the H&M Group was in September 2006 nine per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.

Sales increase per month in per cent excluding currency rate changes:


2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

December 16 11 13 14(4)
January 18 14 5 15(5)
February 10 13 6 11(2)
March 8 7 20 0(-8)
April 12 13 15 9(1)
May 9 7 18 13(5)
June 8 15 18 9(1)
July 8 14 12 11(2)
August 5 15...

NINE MONTH REPORT 1 December 2005 – 31 August 2006

• Sales for the H&M Group excluding VAT for the first nine months amounted to SEK 48,888 m (43,253), an increase of 13 per cent. With comparable exchange rates, the increase was 11 per cent.

• Profit after financial items for the first nine months amounted to SEK 10,368 m (9,256), an increase of 12 per cent. Group profit after tax was SEK 6,998 m (6,016), corresponding to SEK 8.46 (7.27) per share.

• Sales for the...
 

H&M ARRIVES IN KUWAIT

Yesterday evening the first H&M store opened in Marina Mall, Kuwait
“After the successful opening of three H&M stores in Dubai the past two weeks, we are both excited and proud to open the first H&M store in Kuwait. We are happy to bring the latest styles and fashion trends to customers in this fast growing region, which is known for its high fashion awareness,” says Rolf Eriksen, CEO H&M.

The new H&M...

INVITATION TO PRESS- & TELEPHONE CONFERENCE 27 SEPTEMBER

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the nine month results for 2006 and invites to a press conference on Wednesday 27 September at 10.30. There will also be a telephone conference in English the same day at 14.00.
The nine month results for the period 1 December, 2005 to 31 August, 2006 will be released at approximately 08.00, on 27 September. The results will then be published on www.hm.com.

The press...

VIKTOR & ROLF FOR H&M FALL’S FASHION MUST-HAVE

Viktor & Rolf’s much sought-after men’s and women’s lines will now be available at prices most fashionistas can afford. A one time collection designed by the Dutch designer duo and produced by H&M will be available at approximately 250 selected H&M stores in 24 markets worldwide from November 9th. A women’s collection of 35 pieces will be offered alongside a men’s collection of 25 pieces. In addition, Viktor & Rolf...

Composition of H&M’s Election Committee

According to the principles adopted for H&M’s Election Committee at the Annual General Meeting held on 3 May 2006, H&M is to have an Election Committee comprising one member representing each of the five biggest shareholders in terms of the number of votes as of 31 August 2006 plus the Chairman of the Board.


The Election Committee now comprises the following members:

Stefan Persson, Chairman of the Board of...

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

H & M has expanded substantially in recent years and today we sell clothes and cosmetics in around 2,200 stores spread over 40 markets worldwide. Our 87,000 employees are all working to the same philosophy: to bring you ...

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