METRO INC. to release 2010 Fourth Quarter results

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METRO INC.

Oct 22, 2010, 11:57 ET

MONTREAL, Oct. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - METRO INC. financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009-2010 fiscal year will be released November 17, 2010.  This release will be followed by a conference call held on November 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. (EST).

Mr. Eric R. La Flèche, President & CEO and Mr. Richard Dufresne, Senior Vice-president & CFO will hold a conference call intended for investors and financial analysts to review the financial results for the fourth quarter.  This conference call will be followed by a question and answer period.  This call is expected to last about 60 minutes.

The analysts and institutional investors are invited to access the conference call, by dialling 514 807-9895, 647 427-7450 or 888 231-8191 or on metro.ca. The journalists and the public may access this conference via a listen mode only. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call at 800 642-1687 (passcode 18989271#) or on metro.ca until midnight December 17, 2010.

Metro Inc.
With over $11 billion in annual sales and more than 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Quebec and Ontario, where it operates a network of some 600 grocery stores under several banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, GP, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 pharmacies, mainly under the Brunet, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.

For further information:

Roberto Sbrugnera
Senior Director, Treasury, Risks and Investor Relations

METRO INC.
514 643-1245

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METRO INC.

About METRO Inc. With annual sales of more than $20 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor,...