Interim Report January–September 2019
Strong financial positionKey highlights · Underlying sales and profitability growth excluding the KM7 impact · Strong balance sheet after sale of a majority stake in Bergvik Skog Öst · Increased focus on efficiency and profitability Quarterly data · Net sales declined by 4% to SEK 5 833 million (6 054), driven mainly by volume and mix impact of KM7 start-up. · Adjusted EBITDA* was SEK 639 million (893), negatively impacted by KM7 start-up effects of around SEK 280 million. · Operating profit was SEK 149 million (513). · Net profit was SEK 5 754 million (363),