2010-10-21 07:30:00 CEST

2010-10-21 07:30:40 CEST


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Huhtamäki Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

Interim Report January 1-September 30, 2010: Continued earnings per share growth


STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE HUHTAMÄKI OYJ 21.10.2010 AT 8:30

- Improved net sales due to favorable currency effect and volume growth
- Continued earnings per share (EPS) growth
- Solid cash flow and declining net debt
- Agreement to sell the majority of European Rigid Consumer Goods Plastics
operations
- Full year 2010 EPS expected to be higher than in 2009 before non-recurring
charges (EUR 0.74)

Key figures
EUR million                       Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Continuing operations

Net sales                            1,470.0    1,399.2   499.8   459.9

EBIT*                                  106.6       98.5    33.4    34.4

EBIT margin %                            7.3        7.0     6.7     7.5

EPS                                     0.70       0.52    0.23    0.19

Including discontinued operations

EPS                                     0.77       0.65    0.26    0.23

ROI % (12m roll.)                       10.1       -2.5       -       -

*Q1-Q3 2009 EBIT includes EUR 3.8 million non-recurring charges

Overview
Group net sales increased compared to the corresponding period in 2009 as a
result of a favorable currency translation effect and improved volumes. Volume
development was positive especially in the Flexible Packaging and Films
segments. In the reporting period all business segments were affected by
increasing raw material prices.

Operating earnings improved in the reporting period compared to corresponding
period in 2009. Third quarter operating earnings were slightly lower compared to
the corresponding period in 2009, mainly due to continued softness in North
American markets. Earnings per share (EPS) improved to EUR 0.77 (EUR 0.65),
already exceeding the full year 2009 level. EPS from continuing operations was
EUR 0.70 (EUR 0.52).

Cash flow generation strengthened further in the third quarter and Group free
cash flow in the reporting period was EUR 76 million (EUR 167 million). Gearing
reduced to 0.43 (0.58).

The ongoing strategic review of the Rigid Consumer Goods Plastics operations
progressed during the third quarter as the majority of the European Rigid
Consumer Goods Plastics operations was agreed to be sold.  The operations to be
sold include manufacturing units in Finland, France, Poland and Turkey, as well
as sales units in Germany and Lithuania. The strategic review of the rigid
plastics business in Italy, currently reported under other activities, will
continue.


Business review by segment, continuing operations
The sales distribution by segment was following: Flexible Packaging 26% (25%),
Films 8% (8%), North America 28% (29%), Molded Fiber 12% (12%), Foodservice
Europe-Asia-Oceania 23% (23%) and Other activities 3% (3%).

Flexible Packaging
Flexibles are used for consumer packaging of a wide range including food, pet
food, hygiene and health care products. The segment serves global markets from
production units in Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America.

EUR million        Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Net sales               390.5      354.1   133.3   114.8

EBIT                     24.7       21.2     7.7     7.6

EBIT margin %             6.3        6.0     5.8     6.6

RONA % (12m roll.)       10.0        1.4       -       -


The segment's net sales and volumes continued to develop positively during the
reporting period compared to the corresponding period in 2009. Sales growth
accelerated during the third quarter as the business in Asia continued its
strong performance and the European business returned to solid growth path.

Despite increasing raw material costs during the third quarter, especially in
Asia, the segment's earnings grew in the reporting period.

Films
Films are mainly used for technical applications in the label, adhesive tape,
hygiene and health care industries, as well as building and construction,
automotive, packaging and graphic arts industries. The segment serves global
markets from production units in Europe and North America.

EUR million        Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Net sales               127.3      121.6    44.0    41.3

EBIT*                     9.3       -1.4     3.0     1.5

EBIT margin %             7.3       -1.2     6.8     3.6

RONA % (12m roll.)        6.7       -1.0       -       -

*Q1-Q3 2009 EBIT includes EUR 3.8 million non-recurring charges

Good momentum continued in the segment and sales increased during the reporting
period compared to the corresponding period in 2009.

Due to volume growth and lower cost base resulting from 2009 restructuring
activities, earnings continued to develop positively confirming return to
healthy margins.

North America
The North America segment serves local markets with Chinet® disposable tableware
products, ice-cream containers as well as other consumer goods and foodservice
products. The segment has production in North America and Mexico.

EUR million        Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Net sales               407.8      411.5   136.4   129.3

EBIT                     37.4       52.6    10.1    14.5

EBIT margin %             9.2       12.8     7.4    11.2

RONA % (12m roll.)       10.6       14.3       -       -


Continued soft market conditions lowered sales and earnings during the reporting
period compared to the corresponding period in 2009. Sales continued to develop
positively within the Foodservice division, but were weak in the Retail and
Consumer Goods divisions.

Earnings comparisons to prior year continued to be negatively affected by high
raw material costs. Raw material costs were unusually low in 2009. Third quarter
earnings were further affected by lower volumes and increased discounting within
the Retail division.

Molded Fiber
Recycled molded fiber is used to make fresh product packaging, such as egg and
fruit packaging. The segment has production in Europe, Oceania, Africa and South
America.

EUR million        Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Net sales               171.9      151.6    57.2    52.0

EBIT                     15.7       12.8     5.4     4.7

EBIT margin %             9.1        8.4     9.4     9.0

RONA % (12m roll.)       12.0        6.8       -       -


Steady development continued in the segment and net sales increased during the
reporting period compared to the corresponding period in 2009.

Growth in earnings was mainly based on good price and product mix management.

Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania
Foodservice paper and plastic disposable tableware, such as cups, is supplied to
foodservice operators and fast food restaurants. The segment has production in
Europe, Middle-East, Asia and Oceania.

EUR million        Q1-Q3 2010 Q1-Q3 2009 Q3 2010 Q3 2009

Net sales               352.6      341.5   121.5   116.2

EBIT                     20.4       15.6     8.7     6.8

EBIT margin %             5.8        4.6     7.2     5.9

RONA % (12m roll.)        9.1        0.2       -       -


Soft market conditions continued and volume development remained negative during
the reporting period compared to the corresponding period in 2009.

Earnings continued at an improving trend, driven by good cost containment in
operations.

Relocation of the foodservice manufacturing unit in Poland was completed during
the third quarter. The new state-of-the-art unit is located in Czeladz, south of
Poland.


Discontinued operations
Rigid Consumer Goods Plastics operations have been under strategic review since
autumn 2008.

During the third quarter the majority of the European Rigid Consumer Goods
Plastics operations were agreed to be sold to Island Lux S.à r.l. & Partners
S.C.A., an affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP, part of Sun Capital
Partners, Inc., a U.S. based private investment firm. The operations to be sold
include rigid consumer goods packaging manufacturing in Hämeenlinna, Finland;
Auneau, France; Siemianowice, Poland; and Istanbul, Turkey, as well as sales
units in Germany and Lithuania. The units to be sold serve multinational and
local customers with primarily dairy, edible fats, ready meal and ice cream
packaging.

The annual net sales of the operations to be sold are approximately EUR 160
million and it currently employs some 1,100 people. The agreed value for the
transaction is EUR 52 million. Closing of the transaction is subject to approval
by competition authorities.

Rigid Consumer Goods Plastics units in South America and Australia were sold in
2009. The strategic review of the rigid plastics business in Italy will
continue.

The units agreed to be sold in the third quarter are classified as assets held
for sale. The unit in Italy is reported under other activities. In this report
the result for the assets held for sale is presented as a separate line item
under "discontinued operations". Quarterly results for 2009 and 2010 have been
restated accordingly. Results of units sold during 2009 are also included in the"discontinued operations" for respective quarters.

The result for the reporting period from discontinued operations was EUR 7
million (EUR 13 million) and in the third quarter EUR 4 million (EUR 4 million).
Sales developed positively especially in the third quarter and cost control
actions mitigated the impact of higher raw material costs. The 2010 figures for
the reporting period include a non-recurring charge of EUR 2 million related to
the strategic review of the discontinued operations.

Assets and liabilities under the assets held for sale are reported separately
from continuing operations in the statement of financial position.


Financial review
The Group EBIT in the reporting period from continuing operations was EUR 107
million (EUR 99 million, including EUR 4 million non-recurring charges),
corresponding to an EBIT margin of 7.3% (7.0%). In the third quarter, the Group
EBIT from continuing operations was EUR 33 million (EUR 34 million),
corresponding to an EBIT margin of 6.7% (7.5%).

The net financial items for the reporting period were EUR -12 million (EUR -21
million) and for the third quarter EUR -3 million (EUR -6 million). Tax expense
for the reporting period was EUR 16 million (EUR 18 million) and for the third
quarter EUR 5 million (EUR 7 million). Corresponding tax rate for the reporting
period was 16% (20%).

The result for the reporting period from continuing operations was EUR 79
million (EUR 60 million) and EPS from continuing operations were EUR 0.70 (EUR
0.52). Correspondingly in the third quarter these were EUR 26 million (EUR 22
million) and EUR 0.23 (EUR 0.19). The average number of outstanding shares used
in the EPS calculations was 101,167,399 (100,426,461) excluding 4,826,089
(5,061,089) of the Company's own shares.

The result for the reporting period including discontinued operations was EUR
87 million (EUR 74 million) and the EPS were EUR 0.77 (EUR 0.65).
Correspondingly in the third quarter these were EUR 29 million (EUR 27 million)
and EUR 0.26 (EUR 0.23). The 2010 figures for the reporting period include a
non-recurring charge of EUR 2 million related to the strategic review of the
discontinued operations.


Statement of financial position and cash flow
Free cash flow in the reporting period was EUR 76 million (EUR 167 million) and
for the third quarter it was EUR 32 million (EUR 65 million). Capital
expenditure was EUR 48 million (EUR 32 million), correspondingly in the third
quarter it was EUR 23 million (EUR 14 million).

Net debt was EUR 345 million (EUR 424 million) at the end of September 2010.
This corresponds to a gearing ratio of 0.43 (0.58).

Total assets on the balance sheet were EUR 1,850 million (EUR 1,837 million).


Personnel
The Group had 12,839 (13,346) employees at the end of September 2010.


Short-term risks and uncertainties

Volatile raw material and energy prices as well as movements in currency rates
are considered to be relevant short-term business risks and uncertainties in the
Group's operations. General economic and financial market conditions can also
have an adverse effect on the implementation of the Group's strategy and on its
business performance and earnings.


Outlook for 2010
General economic and market conditions for the rest of 2010 remain uncertain.
However, based on the good result for the reporting period, it is expected that
the full year 2010 EPS will be higher than in 2009 before non-recurring charges
(EUR 0.74). The Group is in a good financial position to address growth
opportunities in stronghold segments when they arise. Capital expenditure is
expected to be higher than in 2009 but below EUR 100 million.


Financial reporting in 2011
The results 2010 will be published on February 11, 2011. Additionally, the
following interim reports will be published during the course of the year:
January 1 - March 31, 2011 on April 20, January 1 - June 30, 2011 on July 21 and
January 1 - September 30, 2011 on October 20. Huhtamäki Oyj's Annual General
Meeting is planned to be held on April 20, 2011.


Espoo, October 20, 2010
Huhtamäki Oyj
Board of Directors


For further information, please contact:
Mr. Jukka Moisio, CEO, tel. +358-10-686 7801
Mr. Timo Salonen, CFO, tel. +358-10-686 7880
Mrs. Kaisa Marttinen, Investor Relations Manager, tel. +358-10-686 7815
Mrs. Katariina Hietaranta, Head of Group Communications, tel. +358-10-686 7863

A news conference for analysts and media will be held at 11:00 Finnish time at
the head office, address Keilaranta 10, Espoo, Finland. CEO Jukka Moisio and CFO
Timo Salonen will present the results, after which a buffet lunch is served. A
conference call for analysts and investors will start at 14:00 Finnish / 12:00
UK / 07:00 New York time with a management presentation, followed by a question
and answer session. To participate, please dial one of the following numbers
5-10 minutes prior to the call start:
- Number for participants from Finland: 0800 112 363
- Number for participants outside of Finland: +44 (0) 1452 555 566
- Conference ID: 15646706

All results materials will be available at www.huhtamaki.com. The results
presentation slides will be online approximately at 11:00 Finnish time. The
conference call can be followed real-time from the website and a replay of the
call in the form of an audio webcast will be available during the same evening.

Huhtamäki Oyj
January 1 - September 30, 2010

Group income statement (IFRS)
Unaudited

                                      Q1-Q3    Q1-Q3     Q3     Q3    Q1-Q4

EUR million                            2010     2009   2010   2009     2009



Continuing operations



Net sales                           1,470.0  1,399.2  499.8  459.9  1,831.8

Cost of goods sold                 -1,226.7 -1,160.5 -421.6 -380.6 -1,530.0

Gross profit                          243.3    238.7   78.2   79.3    301.8





Other operating income                 16.0     11.3    5.6    4.2     15.0

Sales and marketing                   -54.2    -53.0  -17.5  -17.0    -70.0

Research and development              -12.1    -10.5   -4.4   -3.9    -14.7

Administration costs                  -80.2    -82.8  -26.6  -27.0   -111.3

Other operating expenses               -6.2     -5.2   -1.9   -1.2     -8.9

                                     -136.7   -140.2  -44.8  -44.9   -189.9



Earnings before interest and

taxes                                 106.6     98.5   33.4   34.4    111.9





Financial income                        3.6     20.3    1.2    6.3     24.1

Financial expenses                    -15.2    -41.5   -4.6  -12.0    -49.9

Income of associated companies          0.5      0.5    0.2    0.2      0.6

Result before taxes                    95.5     77.8   30.2   28.9     86.7





Income taxes                          -16.3    -17.5   -4.7   -6.6    -19.4



Result for the period from

continuing operations                  79.2     60.3   25.5   22.3     67.3



Discontinued operations


Result from operations                  9.3     13.3    3.8    4.2      6.2

Impairment loss recognised on

the remeasurement to fair value

less cost to sell                      -2.0        -      -      -        -

Result for the period from

discontinued operations                 7.3     13.3    3.8    4.2      6.2

Result for the period                  86.5     73.6   29.3   26.5     73.5



Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

company

    Result for the period from

continuing operations                  76.7     58.3   24.7   21.7     64.9

Result for the period from

    discontinued operations             7.3     13.3    3.8    4.2      6.2

    Result for the period

attributable to owners of parent       84.0     71.6   28.5   25.9     71.1

Non-controlling interest

    Result for the period from

continuing operations                   2.5      2.0    0.8    0.6      2.4

    Result for the period from

discontinued operations                   -        -      -      -        -

    Result for the period

attributable to non-controlling

interest                                2.5      2.0    0.8    0.6      2.4



EUR

EPS result for the period from

continuing operations                  0.76     0.58   0.25   0.21     0.65

EPS attributable to hybrid bond

investors                              0.06     0.06   0.02   0.02     0.08

EPS continuing operations              0.70     0.52   0.23   0.19     0.57

EPS result for the period from

discontinued operations                0.07     0.13   0.03   0.04     0.06

EPS attributable to equity holders

of the parent company                  0.77     0.65   0.26   0.23     0.63

EPS result for the period              0.83     0.71   0.28   0.25     0.71



Diluted:

EPS result for the period from

continuing operations                  0.76     0.58   0.25   0.21     0.65

EPS attributable to hybrid bond

investors                              0.06     0.06   0.02   0.02     0.08

EPS continuing operations              0.70     0.52   0.23   0.19     0.57

EPS result for the period from

discontinued operations                0.07     0.13   0.03   0.04     0.06

EPS attributable to equity holders

of the parent company                  0.77     0.65   0.26   0.23     0.63

EPS result for the period              0.83     0.71   0.28   0.25     0.71


Group statement of comprehensive income (IFRS)

                                 Q1-Q3 Q1-Q3    Q3   Q3 Q1-Q4

EUR million                       2010  2009  2010 2009  2009





Result for the period             86.5  73.6  29.3 26.5  73.5



Other comprehensive income:

Translation differences           26.4  -1.3 -33.0 -5.1   0.7

Fair value and other reserves     -0.7  -1.4   1.2 -0.1   1.2

Income tax related to components

of other comprehensive

income                             0.1   0.3  -0.3  0.2  -0.5



Other comprehensive income,

net of tax                        25.8  -2.4 -32.1 -5.0   1.4



Total comprehensive income       112.3  71.2  -2.8 21.5  74.9





Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

company                          109.8  69.1  -3.6 20.9  72.3

Non-controlling interest           2.5   2.1   0.8  0.6   2.6


Group statement of financial position (IFRS)
Unaudited

                                                          Sep 30  Dec 31  Sep 30

EUR million                                                 2010    2009    2009





ASSETS

Non-current assets

Goodwill                                                   399.0   394.8   393.6

Other intangible assets                                     28.6    32.7    31.4

Tangible assets                                            588.3   604.2   634.0

Investments in

associated companies                                         3.0     2.5     2.3

Available for sale investments                               1.1     1.9     1.9

Interest bearing receivables                                 1.0    11.0     1.7

Deferred tax assets                                         13.1    16.5    15.2

Employee benefit assets                                     60.7    57.9    58.2

Other non-current assets                                     4.2     3.0     3.1

                                                         1,099.0 1,124.5 1,141.4

Current assets

Inventory                                                  250.8   236.1   257.9

Interest bearing receivables                                33.3    19.4    18.2

Current tax assets                                           3.9     9.1     8.7

Trade and other

current receivables                                        326.6   305.5   337.5

Cash and cash equivalents                                   56.0    64.0    73.4

                                                           670.6   634.1   695.7



Assets classified as held for sale                          80.0       -       -



Total assets                                             1,849.6 1,758.6 1,837.1



EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share capital                                              360.6   360.6   358.7

Premium fund                                               106.8   106.8   104.7

Treasury shares                                            -44.4   -46.5   -46.5

Translation differencies                                  -106.9  -130.0  -131.9

Fair value and other reserves                               -5.0    -4.3    -6.0

Retained earnings                                          393.5   354.8   359.8

Amounts recognized in other

comprehensive income and accumulated

in equity relating to non-current assets held

for sale                                                     3.4       -       -

Total equity attributable to equity holders of

the parent company                                         708.0   641.4   638.8



Non-controlling interest                                    23.3    20.2    19.0

Hybrid bond                                                 75.0    75.0    75.0

Total equity                                               806.3   736.6   732.8



Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing liabilities                               244.0   294.3   384.0

Deferred tax liabilities                                    49.9    42.5    41.2

Employee benefit liabilities                               101.6   102.8   100.8

Provisions                                                  50.6    55.9    57.5

Other non-current liabilities                                5.2     5.4     4.9

                                                           451.3   500.9   588.4

Current liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

- Current portion of long term loans                        71.5    67.3    26.3

- Short term loans                                         120.0   101.1   107.0

Provisions                                                   2.1     6.0     8.6

Current tax liabilities                                      9.8    10.9     6.8

Trade and other current liabilities                        349.4   335.8   367.2

                                                           552.8   521.1   515.9



Liabilities directly associated with assets classified
as

held for sale                                               39.2       -       -



Total liabilities                                        1,043.3 1,022.0 1,104.3

Total equity and liabilities                             1,849.6 1,758.6 1,837.1



                                                          Sep 30  Dec 31  Sep 30

                                                            2010    2009    2009



Net debt                                                   345.2   368.3   424.0

Net debt to equity (gearing)                                0.43    0.50    0.58


Statement of changes in equity
Unaudited

                           Attributable                       Non-  Hyb- T


                           to                                 cont- rid  ot

                           equity                             rol-  bo-  al

                           holders                            ling  nd   eq

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                           the                                           ty

                           parent

                           company

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               re    re    su    la     val  tai   is   tal   te

               cap   issue ry    tion   ue   ned   c          rest

               it    pre-  sha   diff.  and  ear   o

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                                        her  gs    inue

                                        re         d

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                                        ves        ra

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EUR million

Balance

at

Dec 31,

2008           358.7 104.7 -46.5 -130.5 -5.0 327.5 -    608.9 18.4  75.0 702.3

Di-

vi-

dend                                         -34.1      -34.1            -34.1

Sha-

re-

based

pay-

men-

ts                                           2.2        2.2              2.2

Stock

op-

tions

exer-

cised                                   0.1             0.1              0.1

Inter

rest

on

Hybrid

Bo-

nd                                           -6.7       -6.7             -6.7

Total

comp-

re-

hensive

income

for

the

ye-

ar                               -1.4   -1.1 71.6       69.1  2.1        71.2

Other

chan-

ges                                          -0.7       -0.7  -1.5       -2.2

Balance

at

Sep 30,

2009           358.7 104.7 -46.5 -131.9 -6.0 359.8 -    638.8 19.0  75.0 732.8





Balance

at

Dec 31         360.6 106.8 -46.5 -130.0 -4.3 354.8 -    641.4 20.2  75.0 736.6

,2009

Di-

vi-                                          -38.5      -38.5            -38.5

dend

Share-

based

pay-

men-

ts                         2.1               -0.6       1.5              1.5

Inte-

rest

on

Hybrid

Bo-

nd                                           -6.6       -6.6             -6.6

Total

compre

hensive

income for the

ye-

ar                               26.4   -0.6 84.0       109.8 2.5        112.3

Dis

con

ti

nued

ope-

ra-

tions                            -3.3   -0.1       3.4  -                -

Ot

her

chan

ges                                          0.4        0.4   0.6        1.0

Balance

at

Sep 30,

2010           360.6 106.8 -44.4 -106.9 -5.0 393.5 3.4  708.0 23.3  75.0 806.3


Group cash flow statement (IFRS)
Unaudited

                              Q1-Q3  Q1-Q3     Q3     Q3  Q1-Q4

EUR million                    2010   2009   2010   2009   2009





Result for the period*         86.5   73.6   29.3   26.5   73.5

Adjustments*                   78.6  103.6   27.0   35.5  134.2

- Depreciation, amortization

and impairment*                60.6   65.7   20.0   16.8   88.6

- Gain on equity of

minorities*                    -0.5   -0.5   -0.2   -0.2   -0.6

- Gain/loss from disposal of

assets*                        -3.0    0.4   -0.3   -0.3    5.7

- Financial expense/-

income*                        11.6   21.1    3.4    5.6   25.8

- Income tax expense*          16.5   18.4    4.8    6.6   20.4

- Other adjustments,

operational*                   -6.6   -1.5   -0.7    7.0   -5.7

Change in inventory*          -21.2   36.6    2.9    4.2   58.3

Change in non-interest

bearing receivables*           -2.2   15.2   37.1   12.1   50.4

Change in non-interest

bearing payables*             -11.9   -6.0  -32.7   10.5  -28.3

Dividends received*             0.3    0.3    0.2    0.2    0.5

Interest received*              3.1    1.5    1.0    0.5    2.2

Interest paid*                -11.0  -18.4   -5.7   -8.4  -21.0

Other financial expense

and income*                    -1.2   -3.6   -2.0   -1.0   -2.3

Taxes paid*                    -3.7   -7.3   -2.9   -1.7  -12.5

Net cash flows from

operating activities          117.3  195.5   54.2   78.4  255.0



Capital expenditure*          -47.7  -31.7  -23.4  -14.0  -52.9

Proceeds from selling fixed

assets*                         6.6    3.5    1.1    0.5    5.9

Divested subsidiaries             -   36.6      -    1.3   69.0

Proceeds from long-term

deposits                       12.4    0.8    0.2    0.4    1.3

Payment of long-term

deposits                       -1.4   -2.5   -0.1   -1.8  -11.4

Proceeds from short-term

deposits                        4.6    2.8    1.4    0.4   13.7

Payment of short-term

deposits                      -16.6  -17.6   -1.4   -5.6  -29.2

Net cash flows from

investing                     -42.1   -8.1  -22.2  -18.8   -3.6



Proceeds from long-term

borrowings                    182.5  573.1   60.0  219.6  599.3

Repayment of long-term

borrowings                   -234.7 -668.2  -98.1 -302.8 -785.2

Proceeds from short-term

borrowings                    858.4  224.1  442.3  100.6  333.8

Repayment of short-term

borrowings                   -853.8 -275.2 -460.0  -85.5 -363.3

Dividends paid                -38.4  -34.1      -      -  -34.1

Hybrid bond interest              -      -      -      -   -7.9

Proceeds from stock

options exercised                 -    0.1      -    0.1    4.1

Net cash flows from

financing                     -86.0 -180.2  -55.8  -68.0 -253.3



Change in liquid assets        -8.0    5.6  -34.2  -11.4   -3.8

Cash flow based               -10.8    7.2  -23.8   -8.4   -1.9

Translation difference          2.8   -1.6  -10.4   -3.0   -1.9



Liquid assets period start     64.0   67.8   90.2   84.8   67.8

Liquid assets period end       56.0   73.4   56.0   73.4   64.0



Free cash flow (including

figures marked with *)         76.2  167.3   31.9   64.9  208.0


NOTES FOR THE INTERIM REPORT
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting. Except for accounting policy changes listed below, the same
accounting policies have been applied in the interim financial statements as in
annual financial statements for 2009.

Changes in accounting principles
The Group has adopted the following IFRS standards and interpretations
considered applicable to Huhtamaki, with effect from January 1, 2010:

- Revised IFRS 3 Business Combination.
- Amended IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements.
- Amended IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement - Eligible
Hedged Items.
- IFRIC 17 Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owners.
- IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers.
- Improvements to IFRSs (April 2009).
- IFRS 2 Share-based Payment: Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment
Transactions.
- Amendment IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation - Classification of
Rights Issues.

These newly adopted standards have not had impact on the reported results.

Segments
Segment information is presented according to the IFRS standards. Items below
EBIT - financial items and taxes - are not allocated to the segments.

Net sales

                          Q3    Q2    Q1   Q1-Q3    Q4    Q3    Q2    Q1   Q1-Q4

EUR million             2010  2010  2010    2010  2009  2009  2009  2009    2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging     132.9 129.9 126.4   389.2 109.5 114.0 118.2 119.7   461.4

  - Intersegment net

sales                    0.4   0.5   0.4     1.3   0.7   0.8   0.8   0.6     2.9

Films                   42.9  41.0  40.0   123.9  32.1  40.4  38.3  40.0   150.8

  - Intersegment net

sales                    1.1   1.1   1.2     3.4   0.7   0.9   0.8   1.2     3.6

North America          135.5 156.9 112.8   405.2 116.5 128.3 152.1 128.1   525.0

  - Intersegment net

sales                    0.9   0.9   0.8     2.6   0.7   1.0   1.0   1.0     3.7

Molded Fiber            57.1  59.2  55.4   171.7  56.6  51.6  51.0  48.3   207.5

- Intersegment net

  sales                  0.1   0.0   0.1     0.2  -0.6   0.4   0.3   0.0     0.1

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania           116.6 119.9 100.7   337.2 103.8 111.2 117.8  97.1   429.9

  - Intersegment net

sales                    4.9   5.2   5.3    15.4   4.3   5.0   3.0   7.4    19.7

Other activities        14.8  15.4  12.6    42.8  14.1  14.4  15.3  13.4    57.2

  - Intersegment net

sales                    0.8   1.0   0.7     2.5   0.6   0.8   0.9   0.7     3.0

Elimination of

intersegment net sales  -8.2  -8.7  -8.5   -25.4  -6.4  -8.9  -6.8 -10.9   -33.0

Total continuing

operations             499.8 522.3 447.9 1,470.0 432.6 459.9 492.7 446.6 1,831.8



Discontinued
operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held
for

sale                    40.3  40.2  37.1   117.6  43.6  47.2  55.1  60.0   205.9

  - Intersegment net

sales                    3.5   3.5   2.8     9.8   3.7   4.1   5.0   3.6    16.4

Elimination of

intersegment net sales  -3.5  -3.5  -2.8    -9.8  -3.7  -4.1  -5.0  -3.6   -16.4

Total discontinued

operations              40.3  40.2  37.1   117.6  43.6  47.2  55.1  60.0   205.9


EBIT

                          Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q3   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q4

EUR million             2010 2010 2010  2010 2009 2009 2009 2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging       7.7  7.1  9.9  24.7  7.2  7.6  4.8  8.8  28.4

Films 1)                 3.0  3.8  2.5   9.3 -1.3  1.5 -3.4  0.5  -2.7

North America           10.1 18.9  8.4  37.4  2.9 14.5 23.6 14.5  55.5

Molded Fiber             5.4  5.7  4.6  15.7  4.8  4.7  4.3  3.8  17.6

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania             8.7  8.2  3.5  20.4  0.7  6.8  6.4  2.4  16.3

Other activities        -1.5  0.6  0.0  -0.9 -0.7 -0.9 -1.1 -0.5  -3.2

Total continuing

operations (1           33.4 44.3 28.9 106.6 13.6 34.2 34.6 29.5 111.9



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale (2                  3.9  1.7  1.9   7.5 -7.1  4.4  4.4  5.5   7.2


1) Q2 and Q1-Q4 2009 includes non-recuring charges MEUR 3.8.
2) Q2 and H1 2010 includes non-recuring charges MEUR 2.0, Q4 and Q1-Q4 2009
includes non-recuring charges MEUR 10.1.

EBITDA                   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q3   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q4

EUR million             2010 2010 2010  2010 2009 2009 2009 2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging      12.7 12.1 14.6  39.4 12.6 12.1  9.3 13.3  47.3

Films (1                 4.5  5.3  3.9  13.7  0.3  3.0 -2.0  2.1   3.4

North America           14.9 23.8 12.9  51.6  7.7 20.4 29.4 19.8  77.3

Molded Fiber             8.5  8.7  7.6  24.8  8.6  7.5  7.0  6.5  29.6

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania            13.8 13.3  8.2  35.3  6.7 11.9 11.0  7.2  36.8

Other activities        -1.0  1.0  0.5   0.5 -0.2 -0.5 -0.6 -0.1  -1.4

Total continuing

operations (1           53.4 64.2 47.7 165.3 35.7 54.4 54.1 48.8 193.0



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale (2                  3.9  2.6  2.9   9.4 -5.5  5.9  6.6  7.7  14.7


1) Q2 and Q1-Q4 2009 includes non-recuring charges MEUR 3.8.
2) Q2 and H1 2010 includes non-recuring charges MEUR 2.0, Q4 and Q1-Q4 2009
includes non-recuring charges MEUR 10.1.

Depreciation and amortization
                               Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q3   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q4

EUR million                  2010 2010 2010  2010 2009 2009 2009 2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging            5.0  5.0  4.7  14.7  5.4  4.5  4.5  4.5  18.9

Films                         1.5  1.5  1.4   4.4  1.6  1.5  1.4  1.6   6.1

North America                 4.8  4.9  4.5  14.2  4.8  5.9  5.8  5.3  21.8

Molded Fiber                  3.1  3.0  3.0   9.1  3.8  2.8  2.7  2.7  12.0

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania                  5.1  5.1  4.7  14.9  6.0  5.1  4.6  4.8  20.5

Other activities              0.5  0.4  0.5   1.4  0.5  0.4  0.5  0.4   1.8

Total continuing

operations                   20.0 19.9 18.8  58.7 22.1 20.2 19.5 19.3  81.1



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for sale  0.0  0.9  1.0   1.9  1.6  1.5  2.2  2.2   7.5

Net assets allocated to the segments (3

                           Q3    Q2    Q1    Q4    Q3    Q2    Q1

EUR million              2010  2010  2010  2009  2009  2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging      325.6 328.6 320.4 305.5 311.5 325.8 342.2

Films                   120.4 125.0 119.3 111.0 117.5 125.2 135.8

North America           376.0 411.2 385.1 364.8 365.8 370.8 393.9

Molded Fiber            172.1 176.0 174.2 166.0 167.1 169.9 170.4

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania            227.7 237.3 228.2 225.7 236.8 246.6 241.7



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale                     44.7  42.5  47.3  41.2  72.9  71.8 104.6


3) Following statement of financial position items are included in net assets:
intangible and tangible assets, other non-current assets, inventories, trade and
other current receivables (excluding accrued interest income), other non-current
liabilities and trade and other current liabilities (excluding accrued interest
expense).

Capital expenditure

                          Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q3   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q4

EUR million             2010 2010 2010  2010 2009 2009 2009 2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging       3.6  1.5  2.2   7.3  3.3  2.3  3.2  2.1  10.9

Films                    2.3  1.1  0.4   3.8  0.4  0.2  0.3  0.2   1.1

North America            7.1  5.6  2.9  15.6  6.5  6.5  2.8  1.0  16.8

Molded Fiber             4.9  0.8  1.2   6.9  3.7  0.7  0.8  1.6   6.8

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania             4.4  3.5  3.0  10.9  5.1  2.7  1.4  2.3  11.5

Other activities         0.2  1.0  0.2   1.4  0.7  0.4  0.4  0.1   1.6

Total continuing

operations              22.5 13.5  9.9  45.9 19.7 12.8  8.9  7.3  48.7



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale                     0.9  0.6  0.3   1.8  1.5  1.2  0.8  0.7   4.2


RONA, % (12m roll.)

                           Q3    Q2    Q1    Q4      Q3     Q2     Q1

                         2010  2010  2010  2009    2009   2009   2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging      10.0% 10.0%  9.3%  8.8%    1.4%   0.3%   0.4%

Films                    6.7%  5.5% -0.6% -2.2%   -1.0%   0.7%   5.7%

North America           10.6% 11.7% 13.3% 14.8%   14.3%  13.0%  10.7%

Molded Fiber            12.0% 11.6% 10.9% 10.5%    6.8%   6.1%   5.3%

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania             9.1%  8.3%  7.4%  6.9%    0.2%  -0.2%  -0.6%



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale                     0.9%  1.9%  6.2%  9.6% -114.3% -82.3% -66.7%


Operating Cash Flow

                          Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q3   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 Q1-Q4

EUR million             2010 2010 2010  2010 2009 2009 2009 2009  2009



Continuing operations

Flexible Packaging       3.4  7.7  1.2  12.3 21.1 17.3 23.4 20.0  81.8

Films                    5.2 -0.2 -4.8   0.2  5.0  8.4  8.2  1.9  23.5

North America            9.0 18.4 12.6  40.0  8.9  9.6 22.9 14.5  55.9

Molded Fiber             6.0  7.3  2.3  15.6  6.1  4.3  8.6 -0.6  18.4

Foodservice Europe-

Asia-Oceania            11.5  5.2 -0.3  16.4  9.6 18.3  7.1 -2.1  32.9



Discontinued operations

Rigid consumer goods

plastics units held for

sale                     2.7  0.2  4.8   7.7  3.7  5.8  9.2  0.6  19.3


Reportable segments net sales and EBIT forms Groups' total net sales and EBIT,
so no reconciliations to corresponding amounts are presented.

Other information

                                 Q1-Q3  Q1-Q3  Q1-Q4

EUR million                       2010   2009   2009





Equity per share (EUR)            6.99   6.36   6.35

ROE, %  (12m roll.)               11.3   -9.6   10.1

ROI, % (12m roll.)                10.1   -2.5    9.6

Personnel                       12,839 13,346 12,900

Result before taxes (12m roll.)  104.9  -67.3   93.9



Depreciation                      56.0   60.5   82.6

Amortization of other

intangible assets                  4.6    4.4    5.9


Share capital and shareholders

At the end of September 2010, the Company's registered share capital was EUR
360,615,288.00 (358,657,670.00) corresponding to a total number of outstanding
shares of 106,063,320 (105,487,550) including 4,826,089 (5,061,089) Company's
own shares. The Company's own shares had the total accountable par value of EUR
16,408,702.60, representing 4.6% of the total number of shares and voting
rights. The amount of outstanding shares net of Company's own shares was
101,237,231 (100,426,461).

There were 26,104 (22,444) registered shareholders at the end of the reporting
period. Foreign ownership including nominee registered shares accounted for
25.5% (27.4%).

Share developments

The Company´s share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on the Nordic Mid
Cap list under the Materials sector.

At the end of September 2010, the Company's market capitalization was EUR 999.1
million (EUR 917.7 million) and EUR 953.7 million (EUR 873.7 million) excluding
Company's own shares.
With a closing price of EUR 9.42 (EUR 8.70) the share price decreased by 3%
(increased 98%) from the beginning of the year, while the OMX Helsinki Cap PI
Index increased by 16% (31%) and the OMX Helsinki Materials PI Index increased
by 32% (15%). During the reporting period the volume weighted average price for
the Company's share was EUR 8.61 (EUR 6.75). The highest price paid was EUR
10.19 on January 11, 2010 and the lowest price paid was EUR 7.30 on July
1, 2010.

During the reporting period the cumulative value of the Company's share turnover
was EUR 585.2 million (EUR 389.9 million). The trading volume of 68.0 million
(58.2 million) shares equaled an average daily turnover of EUR 3.1 million (EUR
2.1 million) or, correspondingly 359,968 (309,502) shares.

In total, turnover of the Company's 2006 A and B option rights was EUR
236,843.99 corresponding to a trading volume of 217,644 shares.

Contingent liabilities

                                Sep 30 Dec 31 Sep 30

                                  2010   2009   2009

EUR million





Mortgages                         14.5   14.5   14.5

Guarantee obligations                -    2.5    2.4

Lease payments                    52.4   54.0   51.5

Capital expenditure commitments   30.5   10.2   22.3


Nominal values of derivative instruments

                                    Sep 30 Dec 31 Sep 30

                                      2010   2009   2009

EUR million





Currency forwards, transaction

risk hedges                             52     25     26

Currency forwards, translation risk

hedges                                  46     29     28

Currency swaps, financing hedges       123    123    142

Currency options                         -      3      2

Interest rate swaps                    150    167    158

Electricity forwards                     1      1      4


   The following EUR rates have been applied to GBP, INR, AUD and USD

                                                    Q1-Q3/10 Q1-Q3/09

Income statement, average:                  GBP 1 =    1.166    1.128

                                            INR 1 =    0.017    0.015

                                            AUD 1 =    0.682    0.548

                                            USD 1 =    0.760    0.733



                                                       Q3/10    Q3/09

Statement of financial position, month end: GBP 1 =    1.163    1.100

                                            INR 1 =    0.016    0.014

                                            AUD 1 =    0.711    0.603

                                            USD 1 =    0.733    0.683


Definitions for key indicators

EPS result for the period = Result for the period - non-controlling interest /
Average number of shares outstanding

EPS result for the period (diluted) = Diluted result for the period - non-
controlling interest / Average fully diluted number of shares outstanding

EPS attributable to hybrid bond investors = Hybrid bond interest / Average
number of shares outstanding

EPS attributable to hybrid bond investors (diluted) = Hybrid bond interest /
Average fully diluted number of shares outstanding

EPS attributable to equity holders of the parent company = Result for the period
- non-controlling interest - hybrid bond interest / Average number of shares
outstanding

EPS attributable to equity holders of the parent company (diluted) = Diluted
result for the period - non-controlling interest - hybrid bond interest /
Average fully diluted number of shares outstanding

Net debt to equity (gearing) = Interest bearing net debt / Equity + non-
controlling interest + hybrid bond

RONA, % = 100 x Earnings before interest and taxes (12 m roll.) / Net assets (12
m roll.)

Operating cash flow = Ebit + depreciation and amortization (including
impairment) - capital expenditures + disposals +/- change in inventories, trade
receivables and trade payables

Shareholders' equity per share = Total equity attributable to equity holders of
parent company / Issue-adjusted number of shares at period end

Return on equity (ROE) = 100 x (Result for the period ) (12 m roll.) / Equity +
non-controlling interest + hybrid bond (average)

Return on investment (ROI) = 100 x (Result before taxes + interest expenses +
net other financial expenses) (12 m roll.) / Statement of financial position
total - Interest-free liabilities (average)


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