News release

NSLC Announces Third Quarter Results

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, Feb. 25th, released its third quarter results, reporting a net income of $58 million on sales of $149.7 million, a net income increase of 1.3 per cent.

For the period from Sept. 28, 2009, to Dec. 27, 2009, the NSLC had a net increase in sales of 1.6 per cent compared to third quarter last year. Net income for the first nine months was $177.7 million, which was $5.7 million or 3.3 per cent higher than net income during the same time period last year.

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

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