Published:

2015-07-30 14:00:00 CEST

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2015-07-30 14:01:11 CEST

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Valmet Corporation - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

Valmet's Interim Review January 1 - June 30, 2015: Strong start for Automation as part of Valmet - profitability reached the targeted range in Q2/2015

Valmet Corporation's stock exchange release on July 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EET

Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the comparison period,
i.e. the same period of the previous year. Automation has been consolidated into
Valmet's financials since April 1, 2015, when the acquisition of Automation was
completed.

April-June 2015: Strong start for Automation - Valmet's EBITA more than doubled
* Orders received decreased to EUR 781 million (EUR 1,023 million).

* Orders received increased in the Services business line and decreased in
the Pulp and Energy, and Paper business lines.
* Net sales increased to EUR 779 million (EUR 588 million).

* Net sales increased in the Paper, and Services business lines and
remained at the previous year's level in the Pulp and Energy business
line.
* Automation contributed to net sales by EUR 68 million.
* Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA) and non-recurring
items were EUR 54 million (EUR 22 million), and the corresponding EBITA
margin was 6.9 percent (3.7%).

* Profitability improved due to the higher level of net sales, improved
gross profit, and the acquisition of Automation.
* Earnings per share were EUR 0.14 (EUR 0.07).
* Non-recurring items amounted to EUR -12 million (EUR 0 million), of which
costs related to acquisition of Automation amounted to approximately EUR 10
million.
* Cash flow provided by operating activities was EUR 17 million (EUR 46
million).

January-June 2015: EBITA more than doubled - continued good development in
Services
* Orders received decreased to EUR 1,360 million (EUR 2,124 million).

* Orders received increased in the Services business line and declined
from the high levels in H1/2014 in the Pulp and Energy, and Paper
business lines.
* Net sales increased to EUR 1,340 million (EUR 1,107 million).

* Net sales increased in Services, Pulp and Energy, and Paper business
lines.
* Automation contributed to net sales by EUR 68 million.
* Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA) and non-recurring
items were EUR 73 million (EUR 26 million), and the corresponding EBITA
margin was 5.5 percent (2.3%).

* Profitability improved due to the higher level of net sales, improved
gross profit, and the acquisition of Automation.
* Earnings per share were EUR 0.19 (EUR 0.03).
* Non-recurring items amounted to EUR -12 million (EUR -6 million), of which
costs related to acquisition of Automation amounted to approximately EUR 10
million.
* Cash flow provided by operating activities was EUR -3 million (EUR 89
million).

Valmet reiterates its guidance for 2015

Valmet is reiterating its guidance presented on February 6, 2015 in which Valmet
estimates that, including the acquisition of Process Automation Systems, net
sales in 2015 will increase in comparison with 2014 (EUR 2,473 million) and
EBITA before non-recurring items in 2015 will increase in comparison with 2014
(EUR 106 million).

Short-term outlook

General economic outlook

Global growth is projected at 3.3 percent in 2015, marginally lower than in
2014, with a gradual pickup in advanced economies and a slowdown in emerging
market and developing economies. In 2016, growth is expected to strengthen to
3.8 percent. The distribution of risks to global economic activity is still
tilted to the downside. Near-term risks include increased financial market
volatility and disruptive asset price shifts, while lower potential output.
(International Monetary Fund, July 9, 2015)

Short-term market outlook

Valmet is reiterating its short-term market outlook presented on April
29, 2015. Valmet estimates that activity in pulp, and board and paper markets
will remain on a good level. The activity in the services, tissue, and
automation markets is estimated to remain satisfactory. The activity in the
energy markets is expected to remain weak.

President and CEO Pasi Laine: Together with Automation, Valmet becomes a
stronger company

When the acquisition of Process Automation Systems was completed on April
1, 2015, Valmet got its fourth business line, called Automation. Our customers
appreciate that we have reunited the automation expertise with paper, pulp, and
power plant technology and process know-how, within the same company. This
change has energized and motivated our employees too.

Automation had a strong start as a part of Valmet, and over time I believe that
we can achieve even greater benefits through good internal cooperation. With an
integrated sales process, harmonized project execution, wider offering and
enhanced product development, we will be able to serve our customers even better
than before. All in all, Valmet will become a stronger company.

Valmet's performance in the second quarter of 2015 was solid: net sales
increased, profitability improved and the EBITA margin reached our targeted
range. Good development continued in the Services business line. Additionally we
are continuing our focus on cost control and successful project execution.

In addition to expanding Valmet's offering, the automation business somewhat
decreases cyclicality of Valmet's businesses. On annual level the automation
business is typically fairly stable, thus increasing the stability and
visibility of Valmet's business.

Key figures*

Q2/2015 Q2/2014 Change Q1-Q2/ Q1-Q2/ Change
EUR million 2015 2014
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Orders received 781 1,023 -24% 1,360 2,124 -36%

Order backlog** 2,208 2,406 -8% 2,208 2,406 -8%

Net sales 779 588 33% 1,340 1,107 21%

Earnings before interest, taxes
and amortization (EBITA) and non- 54 22 >100% 73 26 >100%
recurring items

% of net sales 6.9% 3.7% 5.5% 2.3%

Earnings before interest, taxes 42 22 91% 61 20 >100%
and amortization (EBITA)

% of net sales 5.4% 3.7% 4.6% 1.8%

Operating profit (EBIT) 32 16 96% 46 9 >100%

% of net sales 4.1% 2.8% 3.4% 0.8%

Profit before taxes 31 16 90% 42 7 >100%

Profit / loss 21 11 97% 29 5 >100%

Earnings per share, EUR 0.14 0.07 97% 0.19 0.03 >100%

Earnings per share, diluted, EUR 0.14 0.07 97% 0.19 0.03 >100%

Equity per share, EUR 5.38 5.19 4% 5.38 5.19 4%

Cash flow provided by operating 17 46 -63% -3 89
activities

Cash flow after investments -321 36 -351 71

Return on equity (ROE) 7% 1%
(annualized)

Return on capital employed (ROCE) 9% 3%
before taxes (annualized)

* The calculation of key figures is presented in the Tables section of the
January-June 2015 Interim Review.
** At the end of period.

Equity to assets ratio and As at June 30, 2015 As at June As at March
gearing 30, 2014 31, 2015
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Equity to assets ratio at end 35% 40% 34%
of period

Gearing at end of period 29% -7% -17%

Q2/2015 Q2/2014 Change Q1-Q2/ Q1-Q2/ Change
Orders received, EUR million 2015 2014
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Services 307 273 13% 600 540 11%

Automation 85 - - 85 - -

Pulp and Energy 259 560 -54% 397 1,182 -66%

Paper 129 190 -32% 278 402 -31%
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Total 781 1,023 -24% 1,360 2,124 -36%
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Order backlog, EUR As at June 30, 2015 As at June Change As at March
million 30, 2014 31, 2015
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Total 2,208 2,406 -8% 2,064
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Q2/2015 Q2/2014 Change Q1-Q2/ Q1-Q2/ Change
Net sales, EUR million 2015 2014
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Services 304 251 21% 546 475 15%

Automation 68 - - 68 - -

Pulp and Energy 231 229 1% 453 410 11%

Paper 177 108 63% 273 222 23%
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Total 779 588 33% 1,340 1,107 21%
-------------------------------------------------------------------Audiocast for analysts, investors and media

Valmet will arrange a conference call and an audiocast in English for analysts,
investors, and media on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Finnish time (EET).

Conference call participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes
prior to the start of the conference, at 3:55 p.m. (EET), at +44 1452 553430.
The participants will be asked to provide the following event passcode: 1719244.

The audiocast can be followed live at www.valmet.com/webcasts. The live
audiocast starts at 4:00 p.m. (EET) and a recording of the audiocast will be
available shortly after the event at the same address.

It is possible to ask questions at the conference call after the presentation.

Further information, please contact:
Hanna-Maria Heikkinen, Vice President, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel.
+358 10 672 0007
Markku Honkasalo, Chief Financial Officer, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0008

VALMET CORPORATION

Markku Honkasalo
CFO

Hanna-Maria Heikkinen
VP, Investor Relations

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation
and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet's vision is to
become the global champion in serving its customers.

Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and
plant improvements and spare parts. The strong technology offering includes pulp
mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for
bio-energy production. Valmet's advanced automation solutions range from single
measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects.

Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Our 12,000
professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to
moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is
in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.