- SCA reported good organic growth in sales and operating profit in Q2 2015, with strong growth in emerging markets. Cash flow was also strong.
- Personal care sales grew 12% with 6% organic growth, driven by price increases, higher volumes, and cost savings. Tissue sales grew 15% with 4% organic growth.
- Operating profit increased for both personal care and tissue, despite higher raw material costs. Forest products profit grew 39% on higher prices and volumes.
- The report highlighted continued strategic priorities of efficiency, innovation, and profitable growth, with several new product launches and investments.
SCA´s net sales for the first nine months rose 14% excluding exchange rate effects and divestments and amounted to SEK 66,577m. Operating profit rose 15% excluding items affecting comparability and exchange rate effects to SEK 6,885m (6,224).
We have presented a report for the second quarter of 2014 with continued sales growth, higher earnings and a higher margin compared with the same period a year ago. During the quarter, several innovations and product launches were carried out under the Libero, Libresse, TENA and Tork brands. The efficiency programs in the hygiene and forest products operations continue to deliver cost savings according to plan. Our Tissue and Forest Products business areas showed significant earnings growth. Personal Care was negatively impacted by higher raw material costs and negative exchange rate effects in emerging markets.
The SCA interim report was published on April 29 at approximately 8.00 CET. At the subsequent press conference CEO Jan Johansson held this presentation.
Net sales rose 15% (6% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 27,958m (24,234). Organic sales growth, which excludes exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, was 6%. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 9% to SEK 2,872m (2,630).
The operating margin, excluding items affecting comparability, was 10.3% (10.9). Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 11% to SEK 2,602m (2,342). Items affecting comparability totaled SEK -122m (-247). Earnings per share were SEK 2.43 (2.12). Return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 11.2% (11.0). Cash flow from current operations was SEK 1,246m (667).
This is SCAs presentation of the Year-end Report 2013. The presentation was held by CEO Jan Johansson on January 29. SCA further strengthened its position in emerging markets in 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the offer for the Chinese tissue company Vinda was completed, and SCA is today the majority owner of Vinda with 51.4% ownership in the company. SCA decided during the year to invest in local production of hygiene products in India and has launched Libero baby diapers and Tempo consumer tissue in the Indian market.
The efficiency programs in the hygiene and forest products operations are continuing according to plan.
Consolidated net sales for 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 10% compared with a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to acquisitions and higher volumes. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 19%. Cost savings, higher volumes, the acquisition in Europe and gains on forest swaps contributed to the earnings improvement. Operating profit for Personal Care and Tissue, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 4% and 27%, respectively. Operating profit for Forest Products, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 35%. Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 25%.
Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 1% compared with the same period a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to higher volumes. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 31%. Cost savings and gains on forest swaps contributed to the earnings improvement. The corresponding profit for Tissue rose 18%, while profit for Personal Care decreased by 12% as a result of lower earnings for baby diapers associated with an increase in marketing activities. However, incontinence care products and feminine care products had a positive earnings impact. Operating profit for Forest Products, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 188%. Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 38%.
Jan Johansson, CEO and President of SCA - Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, held this presentation at SCA's AGM 2010 in Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 20% compared with the same period a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to acquisitions and higher volumes.
Operating profit excluding exchange rate effects and items affecting comparability rose 25%. The corresponding profit for Personal Care and Tissue rose 27% and 40%, respectively, while profit for Forest Products decreased by 22%. Forest Products includes positive earning effects of SEK 121m attributable to land swaps and negative exchange rate effects of approximately SEK 110m. Profit before tax, excluding exchange rate effects and items affecting comparability, rose 34%. The Group’s operating cash flow improved by 5%, to approximately SEK 1.9bn.
SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands. The Group has about 36,000 employees and sales in 2012 amounted to SEK 85bn (EUR 9.8bn). Read more on www.sca.com.
SCA´s net sales for the first nine months rose 14% excluding exchange rate effects and divestments and amounted to SEK 66,577m. Operating profit rose 15% excluding items affecting comparability and exchange rate effects to SEK 6,885m (6,224).
We have presented a report for the second quarter of 2014 with continued sales growth, higher earnings and a higher margin compared with the same period a year ago. During the quarter, several innovations and product launches were carried out under the Libero, Libresse, TENA and Tork brands. The efficiency programs in the hygiene and forest products operations continue to deliver cost savings according to plan. Our Tissue and Forest Products business areas showed significant earnings growth. Personal Care was negatively impacted by higher raw material costs and negative exchange rate effects in emerging markets.
The SCA interim report was published on April 29 at approximately 8.00 CET. At the subsequent press conference CEO Jan Johansson held this presentation.
Net sales rose 15% (6% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 27,958m (24,234). Organic sales growth, which excludes exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, was 6%. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 9% to SEK 2,872m (2,630).
The operating margin, excluding items affecting comparability, was 10.3% (10.9). Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 11% to SEK 2,602m (2,342). Items affecting comparability totaled SEK -122m (-247). Earnings per share were SEK 2.43 (2.12). Return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 11.2% (11.0). Cash flow from current operations was SEK 1,246m (667).
This is SCAs presentation of the Year-end Report 2013. The presentation was held by CEO Jan Johansson on January 29. SCA further strengthened its position in emerging markets in 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the offer for the Chinese tissue company Vinda was completed, and SCA is today the majority owner of Vinda with 51.4% ownership in the company. SCA decided during the year to invest in local production of hygiene products in India and has launched Libero baby diapers and Tempo consumer tissue in the Indian market.
The efficiency programs in the hygiene and forest products operations are continuing according to plan.
Consolidated net sales for 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 10% compared with a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to acquisitions and higher volumes. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 19%. Cost savings, higher volumes, the acquisition in Europe and gains on forest swaps contributed to the earnings improvement. Operating profit for Personal Care and Tissue, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 4% and 27%, respectively. Operating profit for Forest Products, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 35%. Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 25%.
Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 1% compared with the same period a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to higher volumes. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 31%. Cost savings and gains on forest swaps contributed to the earnings improvement. The corresponding profit for Tissue rose 18%, while profit for Personal Care decreased by 12% as a result of lower earnings for baby diapers associated with an increase in marketing activities. However, incontinence care products and feminine care products had a positive earnings impact. Operating profit for Forest Products, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 188%. Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 38%.
Jan Johansson, CEO and President of SCA - Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, held this presentation at SCA's AGM 2010 in Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2013, excluding exchange rate effects and divestments, rose 20% compared with the same period a year ago. The increase is mainly attributable to acquisitions and higher volumes.
Operating profit excluding exchange rate effects and items affecting comparability rose 25%. The corresponding profit for Personal Care and Tissue rose 27% and 40%, respectively, while profit for Forest Products decreased by 22%. Forest Products includes positive earning effects of SEK 121m attributable to land swaps and negative exchange rate effects of approximately SEK 110m. Profit before tax, excluding exchange rate effects and items affecting comparability, rose 34%. The Group’s operating cash flow improved by 5%, to approximately SEK 1.9bn.
SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands. The Group has about 36,000 employees and sales in 2012 amounted to SEK 85bn (EUR 9.8bn). Read more on www.sca.com.
In 2014 SCA delivered its highest profit before tax ever and good organic sales growth. We increased our operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, by SEK 1,468m. We achieved this thanks to the continued work with our strategic priorities – growth, innovation and efficiency.
Through continued focus on our strategic priorities profitable growth, innovation and efficiency, we delivered favorable organic sales and earnings growth for the first quarter of 2016.
Net sales rose 11% excl. exchange rate effects and divestments to SEK 85,408m (81,337). Operating profit increased to SEK 8,646m (7,738). Operating cash flow was SEK 9,644m (7,418). Earnings per share were SEK 7.06 (0.78). The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend by 7.1%, to SEK 4.50 per share (4.20).
Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, decreased by 4% (unchanged excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 9,224m (9,608). The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend by 5%, to SEK 4.20 (4.00) per share. Net sales decreased by 1% (increased by 4% excluding exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 105,750m (106,965).
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SCA’s profit before tax, excluding restructuring costs, rose 9% (12% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 6,218m (5,724). Net sales decreased by 2% (excluding exchange rate effects, increased by 4%) to SEK 81,578m (83,350). Profit for the period, excluding restructuring costs, rose 10% to SEK 4,601m (4,179).
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Interim Review January-June 2014: Strong development in orders received continued - profitability improvement proceeding according to plan
Presentation material at the news conference on July 31, 2014.
In 2014 SCA delivered its highest profit before tax ever and good organic sales growth. We increased our operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, by SEK 1,468m. We achieved this thanks to the continued work with our strategic priorities – growth, innovation and efficiency.
Through continued focus on our strategic priorities profitable growth, innovation and efficiency, we delivered favorable organic sales and earnings growth for the first quarter of 2016.
Net sales rose 11% excl. exchange rate effects and divestments to SEK 85,408m (81,337). Operating profit increased to SEK 8,646m (7,738). Operating cash flow was SEK 9,644m (7,418). Earnings per share were SEK 7.06 (0.78). The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend by 7.1%, to SEK 4.50 per share (4.20).
Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, decreased by 4% (unchanged excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 9,224m (9,608). The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend by 5%, to SEK 4.20 (4.00) per share. Net sales decreased by 1% (increased by 4% excluding exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 105,750m (106,965).
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SCA’s profit before tax, excluding restructuring costs, rose 9% (12% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 6,218m (5,724). Net sales decreased by 2% (excluding exchange rate effects, increased by 4%) to SEK 81,578m (83,350). Profit for the period, excluding restructuring costs, rose 10% to SEK 4,601m (4,179).
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Interim Review January-June 2014: Strong development in orders received continued - profitability improvement proceeding according to plan
Presentation material at the news conference on July 31, 2014.
SCA hosted the Capital Markets Day in Stockholm. The Group-wide financial targets and strategy remains with a focus on efficiency, innovation, growth and sustainability. The target for return on capital employed for Tissue and Forest Products has been adjusted. In recent years, SCA has completed hygiene acquisitions and divested for example the packaging operations. In order to further strengthen profitability in the hygiene operations, measures are initiated for decreased costs and improved efficiency.
SCA's presentation by Kersti Strandqvist, SVP Sustainability, at the Cheuvreux Climate Change 6 conference in Paris, May 6, 2011.
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http://www.sca.com/ir SCA has delivered a binding offer to acquire Georgia-Pacific´s European tissue operations, with sales in 2010 amounting to EUR 1.25bn (SEK 11.9bn). The offered price is EUR 1.32bn (SEK 12.6bn). Georgia-Pacific´s acceptance of this offer is subject to consultations with works councils where appropriate.
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Operating profit, excl. restruct. costs, decreased by 5% (increased by 1% excl. exchange rate effects) to SEK 4,262m. Net sales decreased by 2% (increased by 5% excl. exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 52,064m. Earnings per share rose 8% (13% excl. exchange rate effects) to SEK 3.85.
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http://www.sca.com/ir SCA CFO Lennart persson held a presentation at the TMC seminar on September 22, 2011.
He talked about hygiene products sales increase, strategic focus areas, brands, market positions, innovation, growth potential for hygiene products, emerging markets, sustainability as a business driver.
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Interim Review January-September 2015: Strong development in orders received in China - profitability in the targeted range in Q3/2015
Presentation material at the news conference on October 28, 2015.
Electrolux Interim Report Q2 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 29,983m (31,355).
Organic sales declined by -0.9%, acquired growth was 0.1% and currency translation had a negative impact of -3.6% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,564m (921), corresponding to a margin of 5.2% (2.9).
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 4.1bn (2.9).
Income for the period was SEK 1,079m (608), and earnings per share was SEK 3.75 (2.12).
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group: “The good growth momentum from the fourth quarter 2014/15 continued and we had a strong start to our new fiscal year with broad-based sales volume growth and positive contributions from all key growth drivers. Our focus on ‘smart growth’, i.e. a balance between volume growth and enhanced profitability as well as cash flow generation, is gradually being implemented, and our transformation projects are well on track.”
Electrolux consolidated results 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 32,144m (31,794).
Sales increased by 1%. Organic sales declined by 3%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 4% on net sales.
Operating income improved to SEK 1,616m (-202), corresponding to a margin of 5.0% (-0.6).
Stable development across business areas.
Good performance for Major Appliances EMEA despite severe currency headwinds.
Significantly weaker market demand and cost measures impacted sales and earnings in Major Appliances Latin America.
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 2.6bn (1.4) in the fourth quarter.
Income for the period improved to SEK 1,272m (-393), and earnings per share was SEK 4.43 (-1.38).
The Board proposes a dividend for 2016 of SEK 7.50 (6.50) per share, to be paid in two installments.
Electrolux Interim Report Q2 2015 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the second quarter of 2015. Net sales increased to SEK 31,355m (26,330). Sales increased by 19.1%, of which 7.0% was organic sales growth, 0.1% acquisitions and 12.0% currency translation. Organic sales growth across all business areas.
Fiscal year 2014/15 in brief
• Broad-based sales volume growth of 4.5%, accelerating
significantly in Q4
• Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 7.4% in local currencies
(–0.3% in CHF), net profit down 2.7% in local currencies
(–5.9% in CHF)
• Antoine de Saint-Affrique new CEO since October 1, 2015
• New mid-term financial targets, with focus on consistent,
above-market volume growth and enhanced profitability
Aegon's fourth quarter results close a year in which we achieved record sales and accomplished many of our strategic objectives, although expectations for underlying earnings were not met in all of our businesses. For the full story visit http://www.aegon.com/results
On November 8, 2017, the Barry Callebaut Group published its full-year result for the fiscal year 2016/17.
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group, said: “I am delighted to announce a strong set of results. We saw a good performance across all our Regions and Product Groups at the top and bottom-line level. We keep delivering on our ‘smart growth’ agenda, which is reflected in the improvement of all our Group key financial metrics.”
Looking ahead, he added: “We will continue to deliver on our ‘smart growth’ strategy. A more supportive cocoa products market and slightly improving global demand for chocolate, together with the consistent execution of our strategy, give us the confidence to extend our mid-term guidance to fiscal year 2018/19: We are expecting 4-6% volume growth and EBIT above volume growth in local currencies on average for the 4-year period 2015/16 to 2018/19, barring any major unforeseen events.”
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Electrolux Interim Report Q1 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the first quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,114m (29,087).
Organic sales growth was 1.8% and acquired growth was 0.1%, while currency translation had a negative impact of -5.2% on net sales.
Improved results across most business areas.
Strong results for Major Appliances EMEA and Professional Products.
Continued recovery for Major Appliances North America.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,268m (516), corresponding to a margin of 4.5% (1.8).
Income for the period was SEK 875m (339), and earnings per share was SEK 3.04 (1.18).
Highlights of the first quarter of 2014. Net sales amounted to SEK 25,629m (25,328). Organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had a negative impact of –3.3%.
Electrolux Interim Report Q3 2016 - PresentationElectrolux Group
Highlights of the third quarter of 2016
Net sales amounted to SEK 30,852m (31,275).
Organic sales declined by 1.6%, while currency translation had a positive impact of 0.2% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,826m (1,506), corresponding to a margin of 5.9% (4.8).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 7%.
Improved operating results across business areas, although operations in Latin America continued to be impacted by weak market environment.
Strong operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.0bn (3.0).
Income for the period was SEK 1,267m (1,014), and earnings per share was SEK 4.41 (3.53).
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Net sales increased by 1% (4% excl exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 19,490m (19,231). Operating profit excl items affecting comparability rose 4% (7% excl divestments) to SEK 1,834m (1,767). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.73 (1.89). Cash flow from current operations was SEK 1,301m (446).
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http://www.sca.com/ir Mats Berencreutz, Executive Vice President at SCA, hold a presentation at the Handelsbanken consumer seminar in Stockholm, December 2, 2011. The presentation focused on increased sales of hygiene products, strategic focus areas, sustainability, innovation, growth potential for hygiene products and the binding offer for Georgia Pacific’s European tissue operations.
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Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
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3. July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 3
Summary Q2 2015
Good organic growth in sales and operating profit
Strong growth in emerging markets
Strong cash flow
Continued strong contribution from efficiency gains
Ten innovations and product launches
- Edet, Okay, Plenty, TENA, Tork and Zewa
Price increases achieved for consumer tissue in Europe
with gradual impact during H2 2015
Investment in new production facility in Brazil
Inclusion in the sustainability index FTSE4Good reconfirmed
4. Group
Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 4
Organic Sales Growth Operating Profit*
Operating Margin* Operating Cash FlowEPS
Sales
SEK
29,219m
+13%
* Excluding items affecting comparability
** Excluding items affecting comparability, gains on forest swaps of SEK 0m (175) before tax and currency translation effects
*** Excluding items affecting comparability and gains on forest swaps of SEK 0m (175) before tax
SEK
3,217m
+9%**
11.0%
+30 bp***
SEK 2.80
+10%
SEK
2,925m
+42%
+5%
5. Strategic Priorities
July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 5
EFFICIENCYINNOVATIONPROFITABLE GROWTH
INCREASING EFFICIENCY IN THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
6. July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 6
Investment of approx. SEK 650m in a new production facility for
incontinence products
Production start 2016
SCA is the second largest company in incontinence products
Global leading brand TENA and local brand Biofral
Brazil is the world’s third largest retail
market for incontinence products
Investment in Brazil
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD May
2015
SCA Retail Market Share for
Incontinence Products in Brazil
7. July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 7
Addressing low performing markets
Brazil
Exit baby diapers
Thailand
Changed business model to export business
8. July 16, 2015 Interim Report Q2 2015 8
Fredrik Rystedt
CFO
9. Net sales
Q2 2014
Price/Mix Volume Currency Net sales
Q2 2015
Organic sales growth 5%
Price/Mix +2%
Volume +3%
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+2%
+3%
SEK 25,829m
+8% SEK 29,219m
Net Sales
Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
+13%
11. Operating
Profit
Q2 2014
Price/Mix Volume Raw Material Energy Currency Other** Operating
Profit
Q2 2015
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SEK +497m
SEK 2,934m
SEK 3,217m
Operating Profit* – Group
Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
+10%
SEK +212m SEK -435m
SEK +36m
SEK +213m SEK -240m
* Excluding items affecting comparability and including gains on forest swaps of SEK 0m (175) before tax
** Other includes gains on forest swaps of SEK -175m
12. Cash Flow
Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Operating cash surplus
Change in working capital
Restructuring costs, etc
Capital expenditures (including strategic)
Operating cash flow including strategic capital expenditures
Q2 2015
SEKm
Q2 2014
SEKm
4,626
-550
-233
-1,259
2,584
3,967
-828
-238
-1,232
1,669
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Magnus Groth
President and CEO
14. Personal Care
Q2 2015 vs Q2 2014
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* Excluding items affecting comparability
** Return on capital employed excluding items affecting comparability
Sales growth 12%
Organic sales growth 6%
Operating profit increased 11%*
Better price/mix
Higher volumes
Cost savings
Higher raw material costs due to a
stronger USD and higher pulp prices
Increased marketing activities for
incontinence products and in India
Operating margin 11.3%*
ROCE** 28.6%
Net Sales Operating Profit*
Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2015Q2 2014
Operating Margin*
SEK 8,676m
SEK 7,750m
SEK 977m
SEK 877m
11.3% 11.3%+12%
+11%
0 bp
15. Personal Care
Q2 2015 vs Q2 2014
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Organic Sales Growth
by Region
Organic Sales Growth
by Product Segment
Incontinence
Products
Baby
Diapers
Feminine
Care
TotalMature
Markets
Emerging
Markets
Total
+3%
+6%
+4%
+18%
+2%
+11%
+6%
51% 29% 20%
% of Personal
Care Sales: 56% 44%
Organic sales growth 6%
Price/mix +4%
Volume +2%
Strong growth in emerging markets
Strong growth for feminine care
Mature markets
Western Europe
- Strong growth for baby diapers and
feminine care
- Higher sales for incontinence products
North America
- Lower sales for incontinence products
Emerging markets
Latin America +15%
- Strong growth for feminine care and
incontinence products
- Higher sales for baby diapers
Russia +46 %
- Strong growth for all product segments
16. Personal Care
Innovations and Product Launches Q2 2015
TENA Lady Range
New feminine design on the
release paper on the back of
the product, introducing
assortment colors
New individual wraps – soft
and less noisy material with
a new, more feminine design
New top sheet and
embossing design for easy
finding of the DRYZone
Providing the same superior
protection you know from
TENA Lady
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TENA Lady Mini, Mini
Wings, Mini Plus, Mini
Plus Wings with
DRYZone
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TENA Flex Normal
Extending the TENA Flex
range by adding a product
with a lower absorption level
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Specially designed for
unexpected little leaks
FeelFresh Technology™
locks in moisture and
controls odor
lights by TENA
Ultra Towels Normal &
Ultra Towels Normal with
Wings
Fully breathable stretch sides:
promoting skin health and
wearer comfort
Multifunctional design: for easy
toileting and promotion of
restorative care
Printed backsheet: for easier
selection of the correct product,
while the scannable barcode
supports consumption tracking
and inventory management
TENA Stretch Super
and Ultra Briefs,
TENA Stretch Plus
Brief
17. Tissue
Q2 2015 vs Q2 2014
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* Excluding items affecting comparability
** Return on capital employed excluding items affecting comparability
Sales growth 15%
Organic sales growth 4%
Operating profit increased 11%*
Better price/mix
Higher volumes
Cost savings
Higher raw material costs mainly
due to a stronger USD
Operating margin 11.3%*
ROCE** 13.2%
Net Sales Operating Profit*
Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2015Q2 2014
Operating Margin*
SEK 16,091m
SEK 14,039m
SEK 1,826m
SEK 1,652m
11.8%
11.3%
+15% +11%
-50 bp
18. Tissue
Q2 2015 vs Q2 2014
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Organic sales growth 4%
Price/mix +1%
Volume +3%
Strong growth in emerging markets
Mature markets
Western Europe
- Flat sales for consumer tissue
- Lower sales for AfH tissue
North America
- Higher sales for AfH tissue
Emerging markets
Asia +16%
Latin America +8%
Russia +20%
Organic Sales Growth
by Region
Organic Sales Growth
by Product Segment
Consumer
Tissue
AfH
Tissue
TotalMature
Markets
Emerging
Markets
Total
+4%
0%
+13%
+4%
64%% of Tissue Sales: 36%67% 33%
+5%
+1%
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SCA Household Towel
Brands: Zewa, Plenty,
Okay & Edet
Relaunch with a new on-pack
power claim “Stays strong when
wet”
Helps customers improve efficiency
and performance when completing
wiping and cleaning tasks versus
rags and rental cloths:
Uses 32% less time*
Uses 40% less solvent*
Uses 20% less effort *
*) Swerea research institute, Sweden, 2014
Tork Cleaning Cloths
with ExelClean™
High capacity, 2 coreless tissue
rolls = 5 conventional tissue
rolls. Refill less often.
Coreless rolls – minimizes waste
and saves cleaning time
More compact – less storage
space needed
Available in black and white
Tork® Coreless High Capacity
Bath Tissue Dispenser and
Coreless High Capacity Bath
Tissue Rolls
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New Plenty
Easy Clean Wipes
A unique refillable dispenser
that helps you to clean
effectively while keeping your
wipes moist for longer
Available in three different
variants: Multi-purpose,
Bathroom, Anti-bacterial
Tissue
Innovations and Product Launches Q2 2015
20. Forest Products
Q2 2015 vs Q2 2014
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* Excluding items affecting comparability and gains on forest swaps of SEK 0m (175) before tax
** Return on capital employed excluding items affecting comparability
Q2 2015
Sales growth 9%
Price/mix +1%
Volume +6%
Currency +2%
Strong growth for kraftliner and pulp
Operating profit increased 39%*
Higher prices (including exchange rate
effects)
Higher volumes
Cost savings
Lower energy costs
Operating margin 13.5%*
ROCE** 6.5%
Net Sales Operating Profit*
Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2015Q2 2014 Q2 2014
Operating Margin*
SEK 4,217m
SEK 4,598m
SEK 448m
10.6%
13.5%
SEK 622m
+9%
+39%
+290 bp
21. Innovative Marketing Platform
SCA with female Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015
Global marketing platform with focus on women
Strong sustainability and CSR focus
Reaching all target audiences including customers and consumers,
employees, the media and other external parties
2,400,000 visitors in the race villages
370,000 visitors to the SCA pavilion
Project targets exceeded
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Q2 2015
Summary
Good organic growth in sales and operating profit
Strong growth in emerging markets
Strong cash flow
Global Environment
Low growth in mature markets and good growth in emerging
markets for hygiene products
FX headwinds due to stronger USD
Competitive market environment