Nov 10, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Billerud posted third quarter net loss of SEK 281 million ($34.4 million), down from net profit of SEK 2 million ($245 000) in second quarter 2005.

 

In million Swedish kronas except per share data

 


3Q 2005


2Q 2005


3Q 2004

Net turnover

1 638

1 704

1 822

Operating profit

-367

20

270

Operating margin, %

-22

1

15

Profit after financial items

-390

3

252

Net profit

-281

2

182

Earnings per share

-5.47

0.04

3.46

Billerud is a packaging paper company with a business concept to supply customers with efficient packaging paper. A consistent concentration on attractive market segments and a strong customer focus are cornerstones of Billerud’s strategy. Billerud focuses on kraft paper and containerboard and has a world-leading position within several product segments. The company’s production units are among the most cost-efficient in Europe for these products.