2016-11-02 07:00:01 CET

2016-11-02 07:00:01 CET


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HKScan Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

HKScan Group’s interim report 1 January—30 September 2016: Net sales and EBIT still behind the previous year, although EBIT improved for the third quarter


HKScan Corporation             INTERIM REPORT                                  
   2 November 2016, at 08:00 am 


HKScan Group’s interim report 1 January—30 September 2016: Net sales and EBIT
still behind the previous year, although EBIT improved for the third quarter 

* Net sales for January–September were EUR 1 387.7 (1 415.6) million and in the
third quarter EUR 465.9 (474.9) million. 

* EBIT for January–September was EUR 5.5 (10.2) million. Comparable EBIT was
EUR 7.2 (10.2) million. The corresponding EBIT margin was 0.5 (0.7) per cent. 

* EBIT for the third quarter was EUR 8.1 (7.3) million. Comparable EBIT was EUR
8.1 (7.3) million. The corresponding EBIT margin was 1.7 (1.5) per cent. 

* Cash flow before debt service for January–September was EUR -5.3 (23.4)
million and in the third quarter EUR -5.4 (4.3) million. 

* Comparable profit before taxes for January–September was EUR 0.4 (4.5)
million and in the third quarter EUR 5.7 (6.4) million. 

* EPS for January–September was EUR -0.12 (0.05) and in the third quarter EUR
0.07 (0.09). 

* Net financial expenses for January–September were EUR -6.5 (-6.9) million and
in the third quarter EUR -2.5 (-2.1) million. 

* Net debt was EUR 162.7 (147.0) million and net gearing 39.8 (34.6) per cent.

* Outlook for 2016 (amended on 21 October): HKScan estimates that its
comparable operating profit (EBIT) will remain at or below the previous year’s
level. 



Aki Laiho, HKScan’s Deputy CEO (until 31 Oct), comments on the third quarter of
2016: 

“The overall Nordic meat market remained challenging during the third quarter
of 2016. The market grew in Sweden and Denmark, while our markets Finland and
the Baltics continued to decline. 

The performance of our biggest market area, Sweden, was a disappointment. The
result was eroded by the lowered net sales, higher purchase prices of beef raw
material as well as the shortage of it. Due to this, we changed our full year
outlook after the reporting period, and estimate the comparable operating
profit to remain at or below the previous year’s level. 

Price competition continued fierce across all market areas. The BBQ assortment
was relatively successful across the Group, and we managed to launch several
new product concepts that performed well. Our net sales landed slightly behind
the previous year, amounting to EUR 465.9 million. 

Throughout the whole year, challenges in animal raw material sourcing have
affected our business performance negatively. Low beef raw material
availability and rapidly increasing purchase prices were seen also on the other
markets. In Sweden, the prices have remained on an exceptionally high level
during the third quarter of this year. In Finland, pork supply volumes
stabilized as a consequence of our ongoing special actions. 

In the third quarter, our EBIT improved and exceeded the previous by EUR 0.8
million, totalling EUR 8.1 million, but was still below our expectations.” 


KEY FIGURES, Q3

(EUR million)                    Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/201  Q1-Q3/201     2015
                                                           6          5         
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Net sales                          465.9    474.9    1 387.7    1 415.6  1 917.1
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EBIT                                 8.1      7.3        5.5       10.2      9.6
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- % of net sales                     1.7      1.5        0.4        0.7      0.5
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Profit/loss before taxes             5.7      6.4       -1.3        4.5      2.2
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- % of net sales                     1.2      1.3       -0.1        0.3      0.1
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Profit/loss for the period           4.3      5.1       -5.3        3.3      1.9
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- % of net sales                     0.9      1.1       -0.4        0.2      0.1
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Comparable EBIT                      8.1      7.3        7.2       10.2     21.5
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- % of net sales                     1.7      1.5        0.5        0.7      1.1
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Comparable profit/loss before        5.7      6.4        0.4        4.5     14.1
 taxes                                                                          
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- % of net sales                     1.2      1.3        0.0        0.3      0.7
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EPS, EUR                            0.07     0.09      -0.12       0.05     0.01
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Cash flow before debt service       -5.4      4.3       -5.3       23.4     32.2
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Cash flow before financing          -6.8      2.8       -7.9       21.1     25.0
 activities                                                                     
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Return on capital employed                               1.3        3.4      2.3
 (ROCE)                                                                         
before taxes, %                                                                 
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Net debt                                               162.7      147.0    144.0
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Gearing  %                                              41.9       37.8     36.1
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Net Gearing  %                                          39.8       34.6     33.8
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JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2016

The Group’s net sales decreased slightly both in the third quarter and for
January–September compared to the corresponding periods of the previous year.
All market areas except Finland were behind the previous year. Sweden, in
particular, performed weaker than anticipated. In Finland, net sales showed
improved year-on-year performance both for the third quarter and for
January–September. 

The Group’s comparable EBIT was behind 2015 when including the whole reporting
period but somewhat above the previous year in the third quarter. Finland and
the Baltics improved their comparable EBITs in the third quarter, and Denmark
and the Baltics performed slightly better in the whole reporting period. 

In Sweden, sales volumes declined and the product mix weakened from the
previous year regardless of the fact that the total market grew and sales
prices were successfully increased. Finland, on the other hand, managed to
improve both sales volumes and the product mix in the third quarter in spite of
the continued fierce competition in retail and the total market decline. Market
area Denmark continued performing well on the domestic retail market, but
challenges in exports continued. Market area Baltics’ performance was at a
relatively good level. Successes in the BBQ assortment development were seen on
all the Group’s home markets. The profitability of exports improved thanks to
the recovered export prices of pork. 

Animal purchase prices were slightly below the previous year’s level in all
market areas, except Sweden, during the reporting period. The prices of animal
raw material, especially beef, increased in Sweden. A shortage of beef
continued in Sweden and to some extent also in Finland throughout the reporting
period. 

The Group’s investment project in the new poultry production plant in Rauma,
Finland, proceeded according to schedule. The expansion investment in the
Group’s Polish bacon plant is also well under way. 

HKScan announced in September that the starting date of the Group’s new
President and CEO, Jari Latvanen is on 31 October. 


MARKET AREA SWEDEN

(EUR million)     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
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Net sales           201.1    208.6       595.3       619.0  841.9
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EBIT                  5.3      7.2         9.7        12.7   21.1
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- EBIT margin, %      2.6      3.5         1.6         2.0    2.5
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Comparable EBIT       5.3      7.2         9.7        12.7   21.6
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- EBIT margin, %      2.6      3.5         1.6         2.0    2.6
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In Sweden, net sales for January–September were EUR 595.3 (619.0) million and
EUR 201.1 (208.6) million in the third quarter. Comparable EBIT for
January–September totalled EUR 9.7 (12.7) million and EUR 5.3 (7.2) million in
the third quarter. 

The total market grew in the third quarter. Consumption of meat, particularly
poultry, has increased in Sweden throughout the year. The high demand for
Swedish meat prevailed. Private labels continued to increase their market
share. 

Net sales were down and comparable EBIT was behind the previous year, both for
January–September and in the third quarter. The BBQ assortment developed well,
but some sales were lost due to the shortage of beef, and sales of processed
food, including cold cuts, were lower than in the previous year. In the third
quarter, sales price increases were made successfully, but they could not
offset the impact of the decline in sales volumes and the weakened product mix.
Animal purchase prices, especially for beef, continued to rise, but stabilized
at a high level. Inventories rose to a higher level than the previous year
towards the end of the reporting period. All in all, the result of the market
area was weaker than anticipated and the Group outlook for 2016 was lowered
after the reporting period. 

Production efficiency of the Swedish operations continued to develop
favourably. In September, HKScan concluded a subcontracting agreement on beef
slaughtering with Ello i Lammhult AB. The agreement supports the Group’s
long-term target to improve the availability of beef raw material. 

The Scan®-branded ish-product concept, including sausages and meat patties
containing both meat and vegetables, was enlarged by a hamburger product called
Burgish®. Pärsons®’ brand renewal was carried out to strengthen the cold cut
category performance. A wide range of sustainability related communications
activities performed under the concept “Framtidens Kött” (Meat of the Future)
were well received by HKScan’s key stakeholders groups. 


MARKET AREA FINLAND

(EUR million)     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
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Net sales           198.7    196.4       593.1       585.4  801.6
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EBIT                  4.6      2.8         7.6        10.2    4.9
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- EBIT margin, %      2.3      1.4         1.3         1.7    0.6
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Comparable EBIT       4.6      2.8         7.6        10.2   16.3
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- EBIT margin, %      2.3      1.4         1.3         1.7    2.0
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In Finland, net sales for January–September were EUR 593.1 (585.4) million and
EUR 198.7 (196.4) million in the third quarter. Comparable EBIT for
January–September totalled EUR 7.6 (10.2) and EUR 4.6 (2.8) million in the
third quarter. 

The total market declined, but the demand for convenience food and poultry
continued to grow. Price competition in retail remained fierce. HKScan
successfully increased its market share slightly regardless of the fact that
private labels continued to command a high share of the total market. 

Net sales were somewhat higher than in the previous year, both for the whole
reporting period and in the third quarter. As a result of good sales
performance, comparable EBIT was clearly better in the third quarter, while it
lagged behind the previous year for January–September. Sales prices were on the
decrease, but thanks to higher volumes, a better product mix and novelties,
sales progressed favourably in the third quarter. 

Pork inventories were successfully lowered to a level below the previous year.
Efficient actions to balance pork supply in Finland continued in cooperation
with producers. Compared to the previous year, animal purchase prices in the
third quarter were somewhat lower.. 

Product novelties launched during the third quarter were Kariniemen KanaSet®
chicken products and new products in the HK Maakarit® artisan sausages series.
The Group’s investment project in the new poultry production plant in Rauma
proceeded according to schedule. 


MARKET AREA: DENMARK

(EUR million)     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
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Net sales            42.6     43.8       133.9       138.2  175.9
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EBIT                 -2.1     -1.5        -6.9        -7.4   -9.3
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- EBIT margin, %     -4.9     -3.5        -5.2        -5.4   -5.3
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Comparable EBIT      -2.1     -1.5        -6.5        -7.4   -9.3
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- EBIT margin, %     -4.9     -3.5        -4.8        -5.4   -5.3
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In Denmark, net sales for January–September amounted to EUR 133.9 (138.2)
million and EUR 42.6 (43.8) million in the third quarter. Comparable EBIT for
January–September was EUR -6.5 (-7.4) million and EUR -2.1 (-1.5) million in
the third quarter. 

The Danish domestic retail market grew during the reporting period. The trend
towards fresh poultry over frozen products continued. The increased share of
private labels and competition put pressure on domestic poultry prices.
HKScan’s market position, however, was further strengthened in fresh poultry on
the domestic market. Challenges in the export market continued. 

Net sales decreased both for January–September and in the third quarter,
compared to the corresponding periods the previous year. Comparable EBIT was
slightly better than the previous year for January–September, but behind for
the third quarter. Inventories of frozen poultry increased during the third
quarter. Animal purchase prices remained at the previous year’s level. 

Marketing activities continued to strengthen the position of the Rose® brand.


MARKET AREA: BALTICS

(EUR million)     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
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Net sales            41.4     44.8       120.9       130.3  173.6
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EBIT                  3.3      1.9         5.3         4.4    5.4
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- EBIT margin, %      7.9      4.2         4.4         3.4    3.1
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Comparable EBIT       3.3      1.9         5.3         4.4    5.4
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- EBIT margin, %      7.9      4.2         4.4         3.4    3.1
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In the Baltics, net sales for January–September were EUR 120.9 (130.3) million
and EUR 41.4 (44.8) million in the third quarter. Comparable EBIT for
January–September was EUR 5.3 (4.4) million and EUR 3.3 (1.9) million in the
third quarter. 

The market demand for meat recovered somewhat, and of processed meat
strengthened its position in the third quarter. Increased pork prices resulted
in a shift in consumer demand from unprocessed to processed meat products. The
overall price level on the Baltic market still remained on a low level compared
to the previous year. 

Net sales were behind the previous year for January–September and in the third
quarter. Both sales prices and volumes were lower in the third quarter, but
they were offset by lower primary production and manufacturing costs. As a
result, comparable EBIT was better, both for the whole reporting period and in
the third quarter. For the third quarter, comparable EBIT includes EUR +0.5
million (EUR -0.1 million in the corresponding quarter the previous year)
change in fair value of the biological asset and EUR +0.7 million gain from
sales of assets. For January–September the change in fair value of the
biological asset amounted to EUR +1.0 (+0.3) million. 

Overall, the Baltics business performed favourably given the circumstances.
Branded novelties sold well and additional launches are expected. Frozen
inventory was successfully decreased to below the previous year’s level. Risks
related to African swine fever (ASF) prevailed. Actions to mitigate the spread
of ASF to own farms have been managed well. 

The Rakvere® brand extension in Latvia showed favourable results in sales. The
Rigas Miesnieks® brand, supported by the renewed brand design, performed well. 


FINANCING

The Group’s interest-bearing debt at the end of September stood at EUR 171.2
(161.0) million. Net debt was EUR 162.7 (147.0) million and the net gearing
ratio 39.8 (34.6) per cent. 

The Group’s liquidity was good. Committed credit facilities at 30 September
stood at EUR 100.0 (100.0) million, and were entirely undrawn. The EUR 200.0
million commercial paper programme had been drawn to the amount of EUR 34.5
(19.0) million. 

Net financial expenses were EUR -2.5 (-2.1) million in the third quarter and
EUR -6.5 (-6.9) million in January–September. 


SHARES

At the end of September, HKScan Group’s share capital stood at EUR 66 820 528.
The Group’s total number of shares issued, 55 026 522, were divided into two
share series as follows: A Shares, 49 626 522 (90.19% of the total number of
shares) and K Shares, 5 400 000 (9.81%). The A Shares are quoted on the Nasdaq
Helsinki. The K Shares are held by LSO Osuuskunta (4 735 000 shares) and
Sveriges Djurbönder ek.för. (665 000 shares) and are not listed. At the end of
September 2016, the company held 1 008 849 A Shares as treasury shares
corresponding 1.8 per cent of the company’s total number of shares and 0.6 per
cent of the total number of votes. 

HKScan’s market capitalization at the end of September stood at EUR 177.7
(211.6) million, breaking down as follows: Series A shares had a market value
of EUR 160.0 (190.4) million, and the unlisted Series K shares a calculational
market value of EUR 17.7 (21.2) million. 

In January–September, a total of 9 159 761 (14 717 180) of the company’s shares
with a total value of EUR 29 520 999 (77 804 999) were traded. The highest
price quoted in the period under review was EUR 3.89 (6.26), and the lowest was
EUR 2.94 (3.24). The average price was EUR 3.22 (5.28). At the end of
September, the closing price was EUR 3.29 (3.92). 


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ AUTHORIZATIONS

The Annual General Meeting of HKScan Corporation was held on 13 April 2016 in
Helsinki. The resolutions of the AGM, including authorizations given to the
Board, are reported in full in a stock release the same day. The Board has not
yet exercised the authorizations given by the AGM 2016. 

The AGM resolved that a dividend of EUR 0.14 be paid for 2015. All the Board
members: Teija Andersen, Niels Borup, Tero Hemmilä, Mikko Nikula, Henrik
Treschow and Pirjo Väliaho, as well as all the current deputy Board members:
Per Nilsson and Marko Onnela were re-elected for a further term of office. At
the organizational meeting, the Board re-elected Mikko Nikula as Chairman and
Niels Borup as Vice Chairman. 

Tero Hemmilä resigned from the Company's Board on 11.5.2016.


SHORT-TERM RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS

The most significant uncertainty factors in the HKScan Group’s business are
related to sales and raw material prices, as well as management of global and
local meat balances. 

The risks include various unexpected actions potentially taken by authorities
or pressure groups, which may cause restrictions to the business or volatility
in demand. 

In the food industry’s raw material supply, the risks of animal diseases, such
as the African Swine Fewer (ASF) currently in Estonia, or any international or
regional food scandals impacting the overall consumption outlook cannot be
fully excluded. 


EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 21 October, HKScan lowered its outlook for 2016.

Jari Latvanen started as the new President and CEO of HKScan on 31 October.


OUTLOOK (AMENDED ON 21 OCTOBER)

HKScan Corporation estimates that its comparable operating profit (EBIT) for
2016 will remain at or below the previous year’s level. The reason for the
lowered outlook is the weaker performance of the market area Sweden, where the
net sales have fallen, beef raw material purchase prices were high and the
shortage of beef raw material prevailed. 

HKScan previously expected that its comparable operating profit (EBIT) would
improve from 2015. 


NEXT FINANCIAL REPORT

HKScan Group’s Financial Statements bulletin 2016 will be published on 8
February 2017. 


Vantaa, 2 November 2016

HKScan Corporation
Board of Directors


For further details, kindly contact Jari Latvanen, President and CEO or Tuomo
Valkonen, CFO, HKScan Corporation. Please submit a call-back request via
Marja-Leena Dahlskog, SVP Communications, HKScan Corporation,
marja-leena.dahlskog(at)hkscan.com or tel. +358 10 570 2142. 

HKScan is the leading Nordic meat expert. We produce, market and sell
high-quality, responsibly-produced pork, beef, poultry and lamb products,
processed meats and convenience foods under strong brand names. Our customers
are the retail, food service, industrial and export sectors, and our home
markets comprise Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Baltics. We export to close
to 50 countries. In 2015, HKScan had net sales of approximately EUR 1.9 billion
and some 7 400 employees. 


DISTRIBUTION:
Nasdaq Helsinki
Main media
www.hkscan.com




CONSOLIDATED INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–30 SEPTEMBER 2016

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT                  
                                              
(EUR million)                   Note  Q3/2016  Q3/20  Q1-Q3/2  Q1-Q3/2      2015
                                                  15      016      015          
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Net sales                               465.9  474.9  1 387.7  1 415.6   1 917.1
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Cost of goods sold                1.   -433.0  -442.       -1       -1  -1 799.5
                                                   2    298.8    323.4          
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Gross profit                             32.9   32.6     88.9     92.2     117.6
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Other operating items total               2.6    3.0      7.1      7.8      11.6
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Sales and marketing costs               -12.9  -13.5    -41.8    -43.5     -57.8
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General administration costs      1.    -14.6  -14.8    -48.7    -46.3     -61.9
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Operating profit                          8.1    7.3      5.5     10.2       9.6
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Financial income                          0.5    0.5      1.8      1.6       2.1
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Financial expenses                       -3.0   -2.6     -8.3     -8.5     -11.2
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Share of profit/loss in                   0.2    1.2     -0.3      1.1       1.7
associates                                                                      
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Profit/loss before taxes                  5.7    6.4     -1.3      4.5       2.2
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Income tax                               -1.5   -1.2     -4.0     -1.1      -0.3
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Profit/loss for the period                4.3    5.1     -5.3      3.3       1.9
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Non-controlling interests                -0.6   -0.4     -1.0     -0.7      -1.6
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Profit/loss for the period                3.6    4.7     -6.3      2.6       0.3
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Earnings per share calculated on profit attributable to equity holders of       
 the parent:                                                                    
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EPS, undiluted, continuing operations,       0.07     0.09    -0.12   0.05  0.01
EUR/share                                                                       
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EPS, diluted, continuing operations,         0.07     0.09    -0.12   0.05  0.01
EUR/share                                                                       
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                  
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(EUR million)                     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015  2015
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Profit/loss for the period            4.3      5.1        -5.3         3.3   1.9
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                                      
(after taxes):                                                                  
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Exchange differences on              -2.0     -2.6        -4.7        -0.3   2.6
 translating                                                                    
foreign operations                                                              
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Cash flow hedging                     1.3     -1.2         0.9        -0.1   0.3
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Actuarial gains or losses               -        -           -           -  -1.5
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TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE            -0.7     -3.8        -3.8        -0.4   1.4
INCOME                                                                          
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME            3.6      1.3        -9.1         2.9   3.3
FOR THE PERIOD                                                                  
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                                      
FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE                                                     
TO:                                                                             
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Equity holders of the parent          3.0      0.9       -10.1         2.2   1.7
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Non-controlling interests             0.6      0.4         1.0         0.7   1.6
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Total                                 3.6      1.3        -9.1         2.9   3.3
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET                                                      
(EUR million)                             Note  30.9.2016  30.9.2015  31.12.2015
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ASSETS                                                                          
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Intangible assets                           2.      142.3      145.7       147.3
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Tangible assets                             3.      378.9      372.5       361.8
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Holdings                                             35.4       36.8        36.6
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Other non-current assets                             30.3       35.7        35.0
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS                            586.9      590.7       580.7
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Inventories                                 4.      122.0      120.7       124.2
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Current receivables                                 120.2      119.8       122.9
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Cash and cash equivalents                             8.3       13.7         9.5
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                250.5      254.2       256.6
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TOTAL ASSETS                                        837.4      844.8       837.3
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
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EQUITY                                      5.      408.6      425.3       425.8
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Non-current loans, interest-bearing                 127.2      116.7       117.2
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Non-current liabilities,                             32.8       34.1        39.4
 non-interest-bearing                                                           
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                       160.0      150.8       156.6
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Current loans, interest-bearing                      44.0       44.3        36.6
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Current liabilities,                                224.9      224.4       218.4
 non-interest-bearing                                                           
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                           268.9      268.7       255.0
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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                        837.4      844.8       837.3
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY                                     
(EUR          1.    2.     3.     4.    5.    6.   7.     8.     9.   10.    11.
 million)                                                                       
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EQUITY AT   66.8  72.9  -12.4  143.5  10.2  -3.7  0.0  134.7  412.0  13.8  425.8
 1.1.2016                                                                       
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Result for     -     -      -      -     -     -    -   -6.3   -6.3   1.0   -5.3
 the                                                                            
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Other                                                                           
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sive                                                                            
income (+)                                                                      
 / expense                                                                      
 (–)                                                                            
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Transl.        -     -      -      -     -  -4.7    -      -   -4.7     -   -4.7
 diff.                                                                          
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Cash flow      -     -    0.9      -     -     -    -      -    0.9     -    0.9
 hedging                                                                        
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Actuarial      -     -      -      -     -     -    -      -      -     -      -
 gains or                                                                       
 losses                                                                         
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Total          -     -    0.9      -     -  -4.7    -   -6.3  -10.1   1.0   -9.1
 compreh.                                                                       
income for                                                                      
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Direct         -     -      -      -   0.0     -    -    0.1    0.1     -    0.1
 recogniti                                                                      
ons                                                                             
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Transfers      -     -      -      -   0.0     -    -    0.0    0.0     -    0.0
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items                                                                           
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Dividend       -     -      -      -     -     -    -   -7.6   -7.6  -0.7   -8.2
 distribut                                                                      
.                                                                               
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EQUITY AT   66.8  72.9  -11.5  143.5  10.3  -8.5  0.0  120.9  394.4  14.1  408.6
 30.9.2016                                                                      
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(EUR          1.    2.     3.     4.    5.    6.   7.     8.     9.   10.    11.
 million)                                                                       
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EQUITY AT   66.8  72.9  -12.7  143.5  10.1  -6.3  0.0  162.2  436.5   8.7  445.2
 1.1.2015                                                                       
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Result for     -     -      -      -     -     -    -    2.6    2.6   0.7    3.3
 the                                                                            
 financial                                                                      
period                                                                          
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Other                                                                           
 comprehen                                                                      
sive                                                                            
income (+)                                                                      
 / expense                                                                      
 (–)                                                                            
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Transl.        -     -      -      -     -  -0.3    -      -   -0.3     -   -0.3
 diff.                                                                          
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Cash flow      -     -   -0.1      -     -     -    -      -   -0.1     -   -0.1
 hedging                                                                        
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Actuarial      -     -      -      -     -     -    -      -      -     -      -
 gains or                                                                       
 losses                                                                         
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Total          -     -   -0.1      -     -  -0.3    -    2.6    2.2   0.7    2.9
 compreh.                                                                       
income for                                                                      
 the                                                                            
 period                                                                         
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Acquisitio     -     -      -      -     -     -    -      -      -   3.8    3.8
n of                                                                            
 subsidiar                                                                      
y                                                                               
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Direct         -     -      -      -   0.0     -    -    0.2    0.2     -    0.2
 recogniti                                                                      
ons                                                                             
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Transfers    0.0     -      -      -   0.0     -    -      -      -     -      -
 between                                                                        
items                                                                           
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Dividend       -     -      -      -     -     -    -  -26.4  -26.4  -0.3  -26.7
 distribut                                                                      
.                                                                               
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EQUITY AT   66.8  72.9  -12.8  143.5  10.1  -6.7  0.0  138.6  412.4  12.9  425.3
 30.9.2015                                                                      
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COLUMNS: 1. Share capital. 2. Share premium reserve,3. Revaluation reserve, 4.  
 Reserve for invested unrestricted equity (RIUE), 5. Other reserves, 6.         
 Translation differences, 7. Treasury shares, 8. Retained earnings, 9. Equity   
 holders of the parent, 10. Non-controlling interests, 11. Total                
            
            



CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                                            
(EUR million)                                     Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
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Cash flow before change in net working capital          41,6        53,5   78,1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net working capital                           -7,0         3,3   -2,2
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Financial items and taxes                               -4,3        -3,9   -9,1
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                     30,3        52,9   66,8
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Cash flow from investing activities                    -38,2       -31,8  -41,8
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CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    -7,9        21,1   25,0
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Change in loans                                         15,0         2,9   -4,3
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Dividends paid                                          -8,2       -26,7  -26,7
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                      6,8       -23,8  -31,0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                               
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NET CASH FLOW                                           -1,2        -2,7   -6,0
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         9,5        16,4   16,4
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Translation differences                                 -0,1         0,0   -1,0
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               8,3        13,7    9,5
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FINANCIAL INDICATORS                                                         
                                             30.9.2016  30.9.2015  31.12.2015
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Earnings per share (EPS), undiluted, EUR         -0.12       0.05        0.01
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Earnings per share (EPS), diluted, EUR           -0.12       0.05        0.01
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Equity per share, EUR                             7.31       7.64        7.63
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Equity ratio, %                                   48.8       50.4        50.9
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Adjusted average number of shares, mill.          54.0       54.0        54.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross capital expenditure on PPE, EUR mill.       61.6       36.2        49.6
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Employees, end of month average                  7 400      7 568       7 437
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CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL INDICATORS



Return on capital employed (ROCE)     Profit before tax + interest and     x 100
 before tax (%)                        other financial expenses                 
                                     -------------------------------------      
Balance sheet total –                 
 non-interest-bearing liabilities     
 (average                             
                                                                                
Equity ratio (%)                      Total equity                         x 100
                                     -------------------------------------      
Balance sheet total – advances        
 received                             
                                                                                
Net gearing ratio (%)                 Net interest-bearing liabilities     x 100
                                     -------------------------------------      
Total equity                          
                                                                                
Earnings per share (EPS)              Profit for the period attributable        
                                       to equity holders of the                 
                                      parent                                    
                                     -------------------------------------      
Average number of outstanding shares  
 during period                        
                                      
Equity per share                      Equity attributable to holders of         
                                       the parent                               
                                     -------------------------------------      
Number of outstanding shares at end   
 of period                            
                                                                                
Market capitalisation                 The number of outstanding shares at       
                                       the end of period X                      
                                      the closing price on the last             
                                       trading day of the financial             
                                      year                                      
Cash flow before debt service         Cash flow before financing                
                                       activities and financial items           
Employee numbers                      Average of workforce figures              
                                       calculated at the end of                 
                                      calendar months                           
Items affecting comparability         One-time charges, which are not           
                                       related to the normal                    
                                      continuing operations and                 
                                       materially affect company's              
                                      finance. Examples of such expenses        
                                       are: capacity                            
                                      adjustment (restructuring),               
                                       redundancy, legal costs                  
                                      relating to restructuring or              
                                       similar, one-time expenses               
                                      related to efficiency /                   
                                       reorganization programmes,               
                                      significant compensations or              
                                       penalties paid out due to                
                                      legal verdict or settlement,              
                                       transaction fees / expenses              
                                      related to business acquisitions          
                                       (consultation, advisory,                 
                                      legal, due diligence, registration        
                                       etc.) and gains/losses of                
                                      business disposals.                       
Comparable EBIT                       Operating profit – items affecting        
                                       comparability                            
Comparable profit/loss before         Profit/loss before taxes – items          
taxes                                  affecting comparability                  




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM REPORT

ACCOUNTING POLICIES
HKScan Corporation’s interim report for 1 January–30 September 2016 has been
prepared in compliance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting standards. The
same accounting principles have been applied in the interim report as in the
annual financial statements for 2015. Due to the rounding of the figures to the
nearest million euros in the interim report, some totals may not agree with the
sum of their constituent parts. Accounting principles are explained in the
financial statements for 2015. 

The interim report is unaudited.

ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT                                                          
Net sales and EBIT by market area                                            
------------------------------------                                         
(EUR million)               Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015     2015
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NET SALES                                                                    
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Sweden                      201.1    208.6       595.3       619.0    841.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Finland                     198.7    196.4       593.1       585.4    801.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Denmark                      42.6     43.8       133.9       138.2    175.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Baltics                      41.4     44.8       120.9       130.3    173.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Between segments            -18.0    -18.8       -55.4       -57.4    -76.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Group total                   465.9    474.9     1 387.7     1 415.6  1 917.1
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EBIT                                                                         
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- Sweden                        5.3      7.2         9.7        12.7     21.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Finland                       4.6      2.8         7.6        10.2      4.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Denmark                      -2.1     -1.5        -6.9        -7.4     -9.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Baltics                       3.3      1.9         5.3         4.4      5.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Between segments                -        -           -           -        -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Segments total                 11.1     10.4        15.7        19.8     22.1
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Group administration costs     -3.1     -3.1       -10.2        -9.6    -12.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Group total                     8.1      7.3         5.5        10.2      9.6
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INVESTMENTS                                                                  
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- Sweden                        2.5      2.4        11.6         6.8     13.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Finland                      19.8      3.2        40.2        16.5     19.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Denmark                       1.2      1.7         2.7         4.4      5.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Baltics                       2.7      3.2         7.1         8.5     10.6
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Total                          26.2     10.6        61.6        36.2     49.6
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AVERAGE NUMBER OF                                                            
EMPLOYEES                                                                    
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- Sweden                                           2 192       2 217    2 176
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- Finland                                          2 940       2 891    2 840
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- Denmark                                            696         738      726
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- Baltics                                          1 571       1 722    1 696
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Total                                              7 400       7 568    7 437
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NOTES TO THE INCOME STATEMENT                                                   
                                                                                
1. ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY                                                
                                                                                
(EUR million)                     Q3/2016  Q3/2015  Q1-Q3/201  Q1-Q3/2015   2015
                                                            6                   
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Comparable EBIT                       8.1      7.3        7.2        10.2   21.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Impairment of assets, Finland 1)        -        -          -           -  -11.4
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Termination of employment,              -        -          -           -   -0.5
 Sweden 2)                                                                      
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Termination of employment, Group        -        -       -1.2           -      -
Management 2)                                                                   
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Termination of employment,              -        -       -0.5           -      -
 Denmark 2)                                                                     
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EBIT                                  8.1      7.3        5.5        10.2    9.6
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1) Included in the Income Statement in the item ”COGS Total”                    
2) Included in the Income Statement in the item ”General administration costs”  



NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION                
                                                            
2. CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS                             
(EUR million)                        Q3/2016  Q3/2015   2015
------------------------------------------------------------
Opening balance                        147.3    144.3  144.3
------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences                 -4.1     -0.2    2.0
------------------------------------------------------------
Additions                                0.5      0.9    0.9
------------------------------------------------------------
Additions, business acquisitions           -      2.2    2.2
------------------------------------------------------------
Disposals                                0.0     -0.2   -0.1
------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation and impairment             -1.6     -2.0   -2.6
------------------------------------------------------------
Reclassification between items           0.3      0.6    0.5
------------------------------------------------------------
Closing balance                        142.3    145.7  147.3
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3. CHANGES IN TANGIBLE ASSETS                               
(EUR million)                        Q3/2016  Q3/2015   2015
------------------------------------------------------------
Opening balance                        361.8    369.7  369.7
------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences                 -2.6     -0.1    1.0
------------------------------------------------------------
Additions                               61.1     35.3   48.7
------------------------------------------------------------
Additions, business acquisitions           -      7.8    7.8
------------------------------------------------------------
Disposals                               -1.9     -1.3   -2.8
------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation and impairment            -39.3    -38.4  -62.1
------------------------------------------------------------
Reclassification between items          -0.3     -0.5   -0.5
------------------------------------------------------------
Closing balance                        378.9    372.5  361.8
------------------------------------------------------------



4. INVENTORIES                                        
(EUR million)                  Q3/2016  Q3/2015   2015
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Materials and supplies            64.3     67.4   71.5
------------------------------------------------------
Semi-finished products             5.6      5.3    5.0
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Finished products                 44.5     39.7   40.1
------------------------------------------------------
Other inventories                  0.4      0.4    0.4
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Inventories, advance payments      0.8      1.1    1.1
------------------------------------------------------
Biological asset                   6.4      6.7    6.2
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Total inventories                122.0    120.7  124.2
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5. NOTES TO EQUITY                                                              
 Share capital   Number of    Share    Share        Reserve for  Treasury  Total
     and share  outstandin  capital  premium           invested                 
       premium           g           reserve       unrestricted                 
       reserve      shares                               equity                 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      1.1.2016  53 972 788     66.8     72.9              143.5       0.0  283.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     30.9.2016  54 017 673     66.8     72.9              143.5       0.0  283.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------





DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT LIABILITIES                                         
(EUR million)                             30.9.2016  30.9.2015  31.12.2015
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Nominal values of derivative instruments                                  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign exchange derivatives                   56.0       55.3        57.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest rate derivatives                     126.6      127.5       128.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Electricity derivatives                         6.6        9.1         8.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair values of derivative instruments                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign exchange derivatives                    0.2        0.1        -0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest rate derivatives                     -14.6      -14.6       -14.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Electricity derivatives                        -0.7       -2.6        -2.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
                                                                          
CONSOLIDATED OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES                                 
(EUR million)                             30.9.2016  30.9.2015  31.12.2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debts secured by pledges or mortgages                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
- loans from financial institutions             0.0        0.2         0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
On own behalf                                                             
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Mortgages given                               0.0        0.4         0.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Assets pledged                                3.2        3.2         3.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
On behalf of others                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
- guarantees and other commitments             13.0       13.6        10.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other contingencies                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leasing commitments                             7.6       11.2        11.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rent liabilities                               32.2       32.1        36.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------



THE FAIR VALUE DETERMINATION PRINCIPLES APPLIED BY THE GROUP ON FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE 

Derivatives

The fair values of currency derivatives are determined by using the market
prices for contracts of equal duration at the reporting date. The fair values
of interest rate swaps are determined using the net present value method
supported by the market interest rates at the reporting date. The fair value of
commodity derivatives are determined by using publicly quoted market prices. 



                                               30.9.2016   Level   Level   Level
                                                               1       2       3
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Assets measured at fair value                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial assets recognised at fair value                                       
 through profit or loss                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Trading securities                                   -       -       -       -
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Trading derivatives                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Interest rate swaps                                  -       -       -       -
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Foreign exchange derivatives                       0.3     0.0     0.3     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Commodity derivatives                              0.2     0.0     0.2     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of which subject to cash flow hedging                0.2     0.0     0.2     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                                0.5     0.0     0.5     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                
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Liabilities measured at fair value                                              
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial liabilities recognised at fair                                        
 value through profit or loss                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Trading derivatives                                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Interest rate swaps                              -14.6     0.0   -14.6     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of which subject to cash flow hedging              -14.6     0.0   -14.6     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Foreign exchange derivatives                      -0.1     0.0    -0.1     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Commodity derivatives                             -0.9     0.0    -0.9     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of which subject to cash flow hedging               -0.9     0.0    -0.9     0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                              -15.6     0.0   -15.6     0.0
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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES                  
-------------------------------------------                 
(EUR million)                   Q1-Q3/2016  Q1-Q3/2015  2015
------------------------------------------------------------
Sales to associates                   39.8        51.2  70.1
------------------------------------------------------------
Purchases from associates             29.1        34.5  46.6
------------------------------------------------------------
Trade and other receivables            1.9         2.4   1.4
------------------------------------------------------------
Trade and other payables               4.8         5.5   5.3
------------------------------------------------------------