Apr 04, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Myllykoski’s consolidated net sales in 2010 totalled Euro 1,123 million, which is 7.3% less than in the corresponding period in 2009 (Euro 1,212 million). The decrease in net sales was due to the decreasing paper prices and the sale of the Utzenstorf and Alsip mills, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. The operating loss was Euro 49 million in 2010, compared with a loss of Euro 18 million in 2009. The operating loss excluding non-recurring items was Euro 63 million in 2010, compared with a profit of Euro 10 million in 2009. In addition to low paper prices, the result was weakened by the prices of pulp and recycled fibre, which were significantly higher than in the previous year. On the other hand the energy costs were lower than in 2009. The Group has outstanding capital loans including capitalized interests totalling Euro 58 million, compared with Euro 57 million in 2009. The consolidated balance sheet total on 31 December 2010 stood at Euro 1,328 million, compared with Euro 1,448 million in 2009. Myllykoski is a family-owned international paper group with manufacturing in Finland, Germany and the United States and sales offices around the world. Myllykoski products consist of wood-containing uncoated and coated publication papers, including newsprint. The company operates seven paper mills with a total annual capacity of close to 3 million tonnes, including the alliance partner Rhein.