MONTRÉAL, October 1st, 2018 - METRO INC. declares a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on November 13, 2018 to shareholders of record as at October 26, 2018. This quarterly dividend represents an increase of 10.8% over the same quarter last year.
About METRO INC.
With annual sales of approximately $16 billion, METRO INC. is a leader in food and pharmaceutical distribution in Québec, Ontario and Eastern Canada, where it operates or is the franchisor of a network of more than 600 food stores under several banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C and Food Basics, as well as close to 700 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners, providing employment to 85,000 people. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca.
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For further information:
François Thibault
Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(514) 643-1000
Roberto Sbrugnera
Vice-President, Treasury, Risks and Investor Relation
(514) 643-1000