Vattenfall’s first half of 2014: Operating profit SEK 10 billion
Vattenfall reported an operating profit of SEK 10 billion for the first half of the year. Availability for all types of generation was favourable, but demand remained weak, and electricity prices fell further. Operating profit was positively affected by SEK 3.1 billion in capital gains and negatively affected by higher provisions totalling SEK 5.5 billion for future expenses for the decommissioning of nuclear power in Germany.Q2 and first half of the year in summary · Net sales amounted to SEK 36,575 million (38,308) for the second quarter and SEK 82,486 million (88,040) for the first
