News release

NSLC Announces First Quarter Results

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first quarter results today, Sept. 5.

For the three month period, from April 1 to July 1, the NSLC recorded sales of $150.6 million compared to sales of $148.7 million for the same period last year, an increase of 1.3 per cent.

NSLC's first quarter net income was $58.6 million, an increase of $1.4 million or 2.4 per cent, when compared to first quarter last year. This quarter had one less selling day than the same period last year.

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

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