Unlike the world’s largest miners, which are struggling to survive in the current environment, Norsk Hydro with its single commodity focus (aluminium) achieved strong 2015 results. Even though the profit improvement momentum weakened through the year, the overall performance has been impressive. *NOK tailwinds knocked-off market headwinds (except for Q4)* Sales: Q4 – NOK20.4bn (-5.9% yoy; -5.6% qoq); 2015 – NOK88bn (+13%; in line with AV estimates) Despite sizeable support f
29 Feb 2016
Record full-year profitability; bauxite and alumina finally generate returns
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Record full-year profitability; bauxite and alumina finally generate returns
Unlike the world’s largest miners, which are struggling to survive in the current environment, Norsk Hydro with its single commodity focus (aluminium) achieved strong 2015 results. Even though the profit improvement momentum weakened through the year, the overall performance has been impressive. *NOK tailwinds knocked-off market headwinds (except for Q4)* Sales: Q4 – NOK20.4bn (-5.9% yoy; -5.6% qoq); 2015 – NOK88bn (+13%; in line with AV estimates) Despite sizeable support f