August 13, 2014 - METRO: EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASE OF 9.4% IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2014

 HIGHLIGHTS

• Sales of $3,622.1 million, up 1.4% over last year
• Same-store sales up 1.0%
• Net earnings of $144.5 million, flat versus last year
• Fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.63, up 9.4%
• Declared dividend of $0.30 per share, up 20%

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