News release

NSLC Announces First-quarter Results

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) posted a 1.6 per cent increase in net income compared with last year, according to its first-quarter results released today, Aug. 31.

For the three-month period from April 1 to June 28, the NSLC recorded net income of $52.7 million on gross sales of $140.1 million. Last year's net income was $51.9 million on gross sales of $135.4 million.

Gross sales increased by 3.4 per cent in the quarter compared with the same period last year.

A detailed news release on the results can be found by following the News Releases link on the NSLC website at www.thenslc.com .

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