Sales development in July 2016

The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 10 percent in local currencies in July 2016 compared to the same month the previous year.

The total number of stores amounted to 4,105 on 31 July 2016 compared to 3,649 on 31 July 2015.

Percentage sales development for the month of August and total revenue in SEK for the third quarter (June to August) will be published in a separate press release on 15 September 2016.

The Nine-Month Report, covering the period 1 December 2015 – 31 August 2016, will be published on 30 September 2016 at 08.00 (CET).

Karl-Johan Persson, CEO