Higher sales and earnings for Essity during the first quarter of 2020
On account of the substantial increase in net sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2020 compared with the corresponding period a year ago, Essity is today publishing its preliminary result for the first quarter of 2020. The strong development is partially a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group’s net sales amounted to SEK 33,712m and organic net sales increased 7.8% in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the corresponding period a year ago. Adjusted EBITA[1)] increased 67% to SEK 5,333m.The Group’s net sales increased 10.0% in the first quarter of the 2020 compared with