News: Woolworths says group sales for 52 weeks to June 26 up 16.4 pct

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    Aug 25 (Reuters) - Woolworths Holdings Ltd WHLJ.J :

    • Preliminary audited group results for the 52 weeks ended 26 June 2016 and cash dividend declaration
    • Fy group sales (including concession sales) up 16.4pct
    • 52 weeks headline earnings per share up 23.2pct
    • 52 weeks total dividend per share up 26.7pct
    • 52 weeks to June 26 adjusted profit before tax up 14.7pct
    • Group sales increased by 16.4pct to r72.1 billion, in challenging trading environments both in South Africa and Australia
    • Trading for first eight weeks of new financial year has seen an improvement in South African clothing after a disappointing winter season
    • In Australia, David Jones is trading in line with its comparative market set despite now anniversarising strong growth in prior year
 
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