Unlike 2014 (witnessing a staggering profitability recovery), 2015 has so far been a lacklustre year for the paper sector. Holmen too has followed suit by reporting weak Q2 results – profitability in particular, which was behind consensus estimates. Even though Holmen posted double-digit operating profit growth (unlike UPM and Stora – where the reporting currency is euros), the key driver was more weakness in the Swedish Krona and not any material operating improvements. Sales cam
14 Aug 2015
Forex benefits mask operating weakness
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Forex benefits mask operating weakness
Unlike 2014 (witnessing a staggering profitability recovery), 2015 has so far been a lacklustre year for the paper sector. Holmen too has followed suit by reporting weak Q2 results – profitability in particular, which was behind consensus estimates. Even though Holmen posted double-digit operating profit growth (unlike UPM and Stora – where the reporting currency is euros), the key driver was more weakness in the Swedish Krona and not any material operating improvements. Sales cam