Marimekko Oyj announced unaudited preliminary results for the year 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales were about EUR 102.3 million compared with EUR 99.6 million a year ago. Operating profit was approximately EUR 8.4 million (5.2) and comparable operating profit was around EUR 8.6 million (6.1) a year ago. Operating profit for 2017 grew by 41% and net sales by 3% on the previous year. Operating profit was improved by better-than-expected holiday sales which boosted retail and wholesale sales in Finland. Increased operational efficiency and lower-than-expected costs also had a positive impact on results.