Oct 27 (Reuters) - Blackmores Ltd BKL.AX
* Qtrly net profit after tax of $12 million, down 46.6% compared to previous corresponding period
* Qtrly group sales of $149 million, 8.1% down compared to previous corresponding period
* "don't expect to match last year's performance for full year"
* Anticipate a stronger q2 compared to q1 sales and profit
* Current range of 17 products is expected to grow to 29 core lines in more than 1,200 retail outlets by end of financial year Source text for Eikon: ID:nASXblzQ4N Further company coverage: BKL.AX