MATAS A/S announced sales results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company generated revenue of DKK 1,063 million for Third Quarter 2017/18, in line with the DKK 1,064 million reported for Third Quarter 2016/17. Sales from stores operated by the Group in both Third Quarter 2017/18 and Third Quarter 2016/17, were down by 0.8% in Third Quarter 2017/18.

For the nine months, the company's financial year were down by 1% relative to the year-earlier period.

Provide earnings guidance for the period 2017/18. The company stated that full-year guidance is maintained at a decline in underlying like-for-like revenue of 0%-2% after taking a negative calendar effect into account. EBITA, including non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the change of Matas A/S's CEO, is still expected to be in the DKK 440 million - DKK 470 million range.