The H&M group's sales including VAT increased by 8 percent in local currencies in June 2016 compared to the same month the previous year.

The total number of stores amounted to 4,095 on 30 June 2016 compared to 3,642 on 30 June 2015.

Percentage sales development for the month of July will be published on 15 August 2016 at 08.00 (CET).

Karl-Johan Persson, CEO

Contact: Nils Vinge, Head of IR, +46 8 796 5250

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