April 27 (Reuters) - Blackmores Ltd BKL.AX
* Group sales of $496m for first nine months, 6.7% down compared to previous corresponding period
* Net profit after tax of $43 mln for first nine months, down 42.8% compared to previous corresponding period
* Board expects full year profit will represent good growth on 2015 financial year, Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: BKL.AX