Holmen’s Q3 16 results were in line with consensus and ahead of AV’s expectations. Sales came in at SEK3.8bn (-5.5% yoy; -3.2% qoq) with weak volumes across divisions – energy in particular (-49% yoy; -31% qoq). Although, in the case of paper, weaker volumes (-27% yoy; -24% qoq) were attributable to divestments and the fire accident at Hallsta. Adjusted EBIT was up (+7.8% yoy; +8% qoq) to SEK527m, with an improvement in paper earnings (similar to UPM and Stora) being a key d
03 Nov 2016
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All key businesses post healthy performance/recovery
Holmen’s Q3 16 results were in line with consensus and ahead of AV’s expectations. Sales came in at SEK3.8bn (-5.5% yoy; -3.2% qoq) with weak volumes across divisions – energy in particular (-49% yoy; -31% qoq). Although, in the case of paper, weaker volumes (-27% yoy; -24% qoq) were attributable to divestments and the fire accident at Hallsta. Adjusted EBIT was up (+7.8% yoy; +8% qoq) to SEK527m, with an improvement in paper earnings (similar to UPM and Stora) being a key d