Stora Enso’s half-year financial report January–June 2018
Sustainable profitable growth continues despite temporary headwindsSTORA ENSO OYJ, Helsinki, FinlandHALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT 20 July 2018 at 9.30 EESTQ2/2018 (year-on-year) · Sales increased 5.4% to EUR 2 664 (2 528) million, despite wood shortage, primarily due to favourable prices and active product mix management. · Operational EBIT increased 49.4% to EUR 327 (219) million, despite temporary headwinds in wood sourcing and Consumer Board production. The increase was due to favourable prices and active product mix management. · Balance sheet strengthened further despite