Financial results for the third quarter
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings decreased by SEK 247 million to SEK 44,520 million.
* Korsnäs' revenue amounted to SEK 1,769 million (1,806).
* Operating profit for Korsnäs increased to SEK 318 million (300).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 1,806 million (1,831)
and operating profit was SEK 313 million (299).
* Net result after tax, including changes in fair value of
financial assets, amounted to a loss of SEK 89 million (loss of
1,335).
* The loss per share was SEK 0.34 (loss of 5.06).
Financial results for the first nine months of the year
* The market value of the Group's securities in Major Listed
Holdings increased by 23% to SEK 44,520 million.
* Korsnäs' revenue increased by 5% to SEK 5,698 million (SEK 5,412
million pro forma including Frövi).
* Operating profit for Korsnäs increased to SEK 825 million (SEK
787 million pro forma).
* The Group's total revenue amounted to SEK 5,800 million (4,538)
and operating profit was SEK 865 million (602).
* Profit after tax, including changes in fair value of financial
assets, amounted to SEK 9,141 million (2,357).
* The profit per share was SEK 34.63 (8.92).
Events during the third quarter
* The Group increased its ownership in Black Earth Farming from 22%
to 25%.
* The Group invested USD 14 million in the African company Bayport.
