Rottneros news
and press releases

“Rottneros' moulded and recyclable fiber trays for chilled ready meals with long shelf life, are now available in stores in Sweden and other countries in Europe. This is the result of extensive development in line with the European Commission's strategy, to remove disposable plastic packaging from the market."

Production continues to  grow, profit under pressure
THE LIST PRICE for NBSK pulp was 8 % lower in USD and 15 % lower in SEK compared with the third quarter of 2019. Compared with the second quarter  of 2020, the price in SEK decreased by 9 %.

NET SALES decreased by 18 % to 508 (617) MSEK in line with falling market prices and slightly lower sales volume.

EBIT (operating profit) for the third quarter of 2020 was 4 (54) MSEK. A weak market due to the pandemic affected the result strongly.

PROFIT AFTER FINANCIAL ITEMS for the third quarter of 2020 was -1 (49) MSEK. Earnings per  share for the quarter were -0,01 (0,25) SEK.

PRODUCED VOLUME amounted to 110,2 (100,3) thousand tonnes, which is a new record for a single quarter. The sales volume decreased slightly to  106,9 (110,8) thousand tonnes.

A STRONG BALANCE SHEET in uncertain times. The equity/assets ratio is 56 (61) % and available  liquidity amounts to 542 (576) MSEK.

THE CORONA PANDEMIC has not had any  negative effect on production, but the pulp market  is characterized by great uncertainty and reduced  demand. Measures have been taken to minimize  the risk of infection spreading in the Group’s facilities.

Rottneros AB (publ) (“Rottneros”) Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 28 April 2021, in Söderhamn. The Nominating Committee has been appointed. 

The interim report for the third quarter will be published on October 22, 8.00 CET, and is
followed by a webcast live at 13.00 CET the same day.

The pandemic puts pressure on the market, stable production in Rottneros

NOTE: This PM has been updated with a new link address for the live broadcast. The presentation will be held via webcast on 23 July at 13.00 CET in connection with the publication of Rottneros’ interim report for the second quarter of 2020.

The presentation will be held via webcast on 23 July at 13.00 CET in connection with the publication of Rottneros’ interim report for the second quarter of 2020.

The following resolutions were passed at the Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) of Rottneros AB (publ) held today, on 24 June 2020 in Karlstad.

Rottneros will make changes in Group management going forward to secure the generation change in purchasing and increase focus on the growth initiatives in Packaging and Innovation.

Ahead of the AGM on 24 June 2020, Rottneros’ Nomination Committee proposes re-election of the Board members Per Lundeen, Marie S. Arwidson, Ulf Carlson, Roger Mattsson and Conny Mossberg.