April 9 (Reuters) - Richelieu Hardware Ltd RCH.TO :
* RICHELIEU ACHIEVES VIGOROUS INCREASE IN SALES AND NET EARNINGS IN THE 1ST QUARTER 2020 AND MAKES THREE NEW ACQUISITIONS IN CANADA AND THE U.S.
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE C$0.21
* Q1 SALES ROSE 10.2 PERCENT TO C$249.4 MILLION
* ELECTED NOT TO DECLARE ANY DIVIDENDS FOR 1ST QUARTER OF 2020
* RICHELIEU HARDWARE - TAKEN MEASURES INCLUDING TEMPORARY LAYOFFS, TELEWORKING & REDUCTIONS IN BOARD AND MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION, SALARIES AND/OR HOURS