Södra posts strong result – bolstered by market conditions
Södra posted a strong result for the first half of 2021. The result is due to a robust market for Södra’s core products, combined with high levels of production in Södra’s mills.The Södra Group’s net sales for the first half of 2021 rose 18 percent to SEK 13,019 million (10,993). Operating profit totalled SEK 1,873 million (449) and return on capital employed was 18 percent (4). The equity ratio was 59 percent. Operating profit for the second quarter totalled SEK 1,326 million (221). Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 7,287 million (5,416). “We are experiencing very unusual market