January 1- June 30, 2000
January 1- June 30, 2000 SUMMARY [REMOVED GRAPHICS] 2 - Operating profit improved to SEK 1,218 M (377) . Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 1,048 M. - Return on operating capital amounted to 18.5% (5.6). Return on shareholders' equity was 19.4%. - Cash flow from operations, defined as cash flow before strategic investments and dividends, amounted to SEK 236 M. - Operating profit for the second quarter rose to SEK 703 M, an increase of 36% compared with the preceding quarter. - The market for fine paper remained strong during the second quarter and has been characterized by