Metso provides a summary of its financial results for the first half of 2018. Orders and sales grew significantly year-over-year with orders up 14% and sales up 15%. Profitability also improved substantially with adjusted EBITA up 30% and operating profit up 45%. Metso continues executing its strategy of profitable growth through investments, R&D, acquisitions, and developing its digital capabilities. The outlook expects continued growth in minerals equipment and stable demand for minerals services and flow control.