April 24 (Reuters) - Hexpol AB HPOLb.ST :
* Q1 SALES INCREASED 5 PER CENT TO 3,309 MSEK
* Q1 OPERATING PROFIT INCREASED TO 540 MSEK (532)
* SAYS OUR FINANCIAL POSITION REMAINS STRONG AND WITH A NET
CASH
OF 267 MSEK WE ARE WELL EQUIPPED FOR FURTHER EXPANSION
* REUTERS POLL: HEXPOL Q1 OPERATING PROFIT WAS SEEN AT 533
MILLION
SEK, NET SALES AT 3,266 MILLION SEK
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