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S\u00f6dra\u2019s operating profit for the first half-year totalled SEK 2,009 million, compared with SEK 2,257 million in the year-earlier period. Return on capital employed was 19 percent, which surpassed S\u00f6dra\u2019s target of 10 percent. Net sales for the second quarter of 2019 decreased slightly to SEK 6,199 million (H1\/2018: 6,626), and operating profit significantly to SEK 861 million (1,318). All production facilities delivered favourable results and, as planned, CLT production commenced in May.<\/p>\n

Further decreasing results expected for the second half of the year<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe favourable forest economy of recent years is about to subside in line with the slowdown in global economic growth. Nevertheless, S\u00f6dra performed well in the second quarter. However, the economic slowdown will lead to a lower quarterly result for the second half-year compared with the year-earlier period,\u201d said Lars Idermark, President and CEO. \u201cAll business areas delivered favourable results. As expected, prices for the company\u2019s core products \u2013 market pulp and sawn timber \u2013 were revised downwards, but remained at high levels during the quarter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Biomethanol production to commence in late autumn<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cS\u00f6dra is following its strategy for sustained profitable growth with a focus on increased processing. In the S\u00f6dra Wood business area, CLT production commenced in May and investments in a large production facility are under way. The green biomethanol venture at M\u00f6nster\u00e5s is also making good progress and production start-up is planned for late autumn. Increased timber construction and the use of liquid biofuels are key components of a growing bioeconomy. Forests have a key role to play here,\u201d said Lars Idermark.<\/p>\n

Results decreased in the first half<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the second quarter of 2019, consolidated net sales declined six percent to SEK 6,199 million, with operating profit of SEK 861 million (1,318). The operating margin was 14 percent (20). Sales for the first half-year amounted to SEK 12,517 million (12,343), up by just over 1 percent, with operating profit of SEK 2,009 million (2,257). The operating margin was 16 percent (18). Return on capital employed was 19 percent (26) and the equity ratio remained strong at 58 percent.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0S\u00f6dra Skog<\/strong>\u00a0business area, operating profit totalled SEK 79 million (49) for the period. The result was positively impacted by both higher volumes and improved margins. \u201cIn S\u00f6dra Skog, tackling the severe spruce bark beetle outbreak required targeted measures, and despite the extensive damage, the situation was easier to handle than expected,\u201d said Lars Idermark.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0S\u00f6dra Wood<\/strong>\u00a0business area, operating profit for the period totalled SEK 118 million (210), reflecting the lower price formation for sawn timber. Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,592 million (1,515). The investment in CLT production is progressing as planned. Increased processing is the next stage of the strategy for S\u00f6dra Wood and constitutes a component of strengthening long-term profitability.<\/p>\n

In the\u00a0S\u00f6dra Cell<\/strong>\u00a0business area, operating profit for the period totalled SEK 753 million (1,196). The earnings trend was attributable to a declining market with lower price levels, but a continued favourable USD exchange rate. Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 3,250 million (3,603), corresponding to an operating margin of 23 percent (33).<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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