Sales in the U.S. increased 12.2 percent over third quarter 2012.
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Like-for-like sales in the U.S. climbed 9.4 percent with growth in most key businesses.
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The sale of Bathstore is in line with Wolseley's announced strategy of focusing on core businesses.
Ferguson sales increased 9 percent in the first half, with modest recovery in levels of new construction.
New communications director and other promotions in Ferguson.
Chief executive: Trading conditions may get tougher in coming months.
Wolseley disposed of several underperforming businesses during the fiscal year.
Wolseley and Saint-Gobain have also entered negotiations for the sale of Brossette, Wolseley's plumbing and heating distribution business in France.
UK-based Edmundson Electrical has agreed to purchase the business.
Sales in the U.S. grew 10 percent on a like-for-like basis.
Growth for the global HVAC, plumbing and building materials distributor was led by improvements in the U.S. market.