- The profit after financial items amounted to MSEK 2,166 (corresponding period 2000: 1,770*). The profit for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 857 compared with MSEK 610 for the second quarter.
- Net turnover amounted to MSEK 12,312 (11,107). Net turnover for the third quarter was MSEK 4,099 compared with MSEK 4,097 for the second quarter.
- The operating profit amounted to MSEK 2,275 (1,857*). The third quarter operating profit was MSEK 909 compared with MSEK 663 for the second quarter.
- The profit after tax was MSEK 1,958 (3,656), which corresponds to earnings per share of SEK 24.50 (41.20). Earnings per share for the third quarter amounted to SEK 13.00.
- The return on operating capital was 14.3 per cent (14.3*). The return on equity was 19.3 per cent (29.9).
- The market conditions for newsprint and magazine paper weakened during the third quarter. Holmen Paper's capacity utilisation continued at a high level and prices were stable.
- The market conditions for paperboard remained weak during the third quarter. Iggesund Paperboard's production continued to be restricted due to market conditions. Prices were stable.
- * excluding items affecting comparability and divested activities *