Kesko Oyj - KESBV- Profile

Kesko Oyj. The Group's principal activity is to provide retail products and services in the trading sector. The Group operates under five major divisions: Foodstuffs, Hardware and Building supplies, Speciality goods, Agriculture and Car dealer. Under Foodstuffs, the Group operates food retail chains and food stores. Under Hardware and Building supplies, the Group offers construction materials and interior decoration items. Under Speciality goods, the Group offers home furniture. Under Agriculture, the Group purchases and sells animal feed, chemicals and agricultural machinery. Under Car dealer, the Group imports cars and commercial vehicles. The Group is involved in car retailing and provides after sales service. The Group operates mainly in Finland, Nordic and Baltic countries. In 2006, the Group acquired WEP Ltd. Foodstuffs acctd for 41% of 2006 revns; Hardware & Build supp, 24%; Speciality goods, 12%; Car Dealer, 9%; Agri, 9% & Oth, 5%