Operating profit, excl. restruct. costs, decreased by 5% (increased by 1% excl. exchange rate effects) to SEK 4,262m. Net sales decreased by 2% (increased by 5% excl. exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 52,064m. Earnings per share rose 8% (13% excl. exchange rate effects) to SEK 3.85.
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11. Forest Products
Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010
Sales increased by 6%(8%*)
4,566 4,308 Higher prices for publication papers and pulp
6% Higher volumes
EBIT decreased by 23%
Higher raw material and energy costs
Negative currency impact
SALES SEKm Q2 2011 Q2 2010
691
532
-23%
EBIT SEKm Q2 2011 Q2 2010
EBIT margin 11.7% 16.0%
* Excluding exchange rate effects
11 Interim Report Q2 2011
12. Outlook 2011
Good demand for all businesses
Good growth in Emerging markets for Hygiene
businesses
Continued high raw material costs
Increasing corrugated prices
Price increases for Personal Care,
Tissue and publication papers during H2
12 Interim Report Q2 2011