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Suominen Oyj - Half Year financial report

Suominen Corporation's Half-Year Financial Report:Net sales and operating profit for Q2 decreased from the record-high comparison period, cash flow from operations nearly doubled


Helsinki, Finland, 2016-08-09 11:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suominen
Corporation   Half-Year Financial Report  9 August 2016 at 12:00 noon (EEST) 

Suominen Corporation’s Half-Year Financial Report for January 1 - June 30, 2016:
Net sales and operating profit for Q2 decreased from the record-high comparison
period, cash flow from operations nearly doubled 

KEY FIGURES




                                                4-6/   4-6/   1-6/   1-6/  1-12/
                                                2016   2015   2016   2015   2015
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Net sales, EUR million                         108.8  112.9  212.7  224.9  444.0
Comparable operating profit, EUR million         8.7    9.9   14.2   17.2   31.2
Operating profit, EUR million                    8.7   10.5   14.2   17.8   31.8
Profit for the period, EUR million               5.2    6.2    8.7    9.7   17.0
Earnings per share, basic, EUR *                0.10   0.12   0.16   0.18   0.32
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR *              0.09   0.11   0.15   0.17   0.29
Cash flow from operations per share, EUR *      0.15   0.08   0.33   0.17   0.54
Return on invested capital, rolling 12             −      −   13.5   17.1   15.9
 months, %  **                                                                  
Gearing, %                                         −      −   24.5   28.2   25.9
                                                                                
*   Adjusted due to the reverse share split                                     
** 2015 continuing operations                                                   




In this financial report, figures shown in brackets refer to the comparison
period last year if not otherwise stated. 

Highlights in April–June 2016:

- Net sales decreased by 4% to EUR 108.8 million (112.9).
- Comparable operating profit decreased by 13% to EUR 8.7 million (9.9).
- Cash flow from operations nearly doubled to EUR 7.6 million (3.9).
- Both financial targets monitored on a quarterly basis, return on invested
capital and gearing ratio, surpassed their target levels. 
- The investment in a new production line at the Bethune plant in the US
advanced, customer deliveries planned to commence in the first quarter of 2017. 
- The total value of the growth investment program is estimated to exceed EUR
60 million. 

-  Suominen repeats its previous estimate, disclosed on 28 April 2016, that for
the full year 2016 the company expects its net sales and comparable operating
profit to improve from year 2015. In 2015, Suominen’s net sales amounted to EUR
444.0 million and comparable operating profit to EUR 31.2 million. The
calculation of comparable operating profit equals to the calculation of
previously reported operating profit excluding non-recurring items and is
explained in the disclosures of this report. 

Nina Kopola, President & CEO, comments on Suominen’s second quarter of 2016:

“In the second quarter of 2016, the consumer confidence index in the euro zone
was behind the level of the corresponding period last year, but rose slightly
from the first quarter of 2016. In the United States, the consumer confidence
index showed relatively stable development, but remained slightly below the
level of the comparison period. Europe and North America are Suominen’s largest
market areas. 

As we reported in the previous financial report, the sluggish demand early in
the year began to show signs of picking up at the end of the first quarter. I
am pleased that this positive development carried through into the second
quarter. We expect the same trend to continue through the rest of the year and,
consequently, our net sales of full year 2016 to improve from year 2015. 

As demand improved, Suominen’s net sales grew from the first quarter, but
nevertheless declined of the strong level of the comparison period, and
amounted to EUR 108.8 million. Sales volumes were on par with the high figures
of the comparison period. Gross profit improved from Q1 of 2016, but did not
reach the level of the comparison period, which again affected operating
profit. Cash flow from operations was once again strong and nearly doubled from
the comparison period, reaching EUR 7.6 million. 

Suominen has three financial targets: organic net sales growth, return on
invested capital and gearing ratio. We follow up on the latter two targets on a
quarterly basis, and net sales growth on an annual level. The return on
investments exceeded the target level (> 12%) and was 13.5%. Our gearing was
once again lower than our target range (40–80%), at 24.5%. 

We combined our nonwoven range for workplace wiping applications under the
suominen@work product concept. Suominen@work nonwovens are used, for instance,
in wiping products used by fast-food restaurants, healthcare facilities and
factory workshops. The new product concept allows us to serve our customers in
an increasingly targeted way. Our investments in both the Alicante plant in
Spain and the Bethune plant in the United States will enhance our capacity to
serve the market for nonwovens for wipes intended for professional
applications, which is expected to grow, depending on the region and end use,
by as much as 7% per year. Reinforcing this product group in our portfolio
clearly supports our strategy, which aims for an increased share of products
with higher added value in our net sales. 

The largest project in our investment program, a new wetlaid line at the
Bethune plant in the US, proceeded and we expect the equipment installations to
be completed by the end of this year. According to our plan, customer
deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2017. Our previously disclosed
estimate of the total value of the project, close to EUR 50 million, is
anticipated to be exceeded and consequently, the value of the entire growth
investment program is expected to surpass EUR 60 million. This is due to an
unexpectedly rapid increase in labor costs in South Carolina, improvements made
to the production line during the project and other additional works made at
the plant. The higher cost estimate has no impact on the financing arrangements
of the project.” 

NET SALES

April–June 2016

In April–June 2016, Suominen’s net sales declined by 4% from the comparison
period last year to EUR 108.8 million (112.9). Net sales were mainly affected
by decreased sales prices and fluctuations in USD/EUR exchange rate. The
changes in US dollar exchange rate compared to euro decreased net sales by EUR
1.4 million from the comparison period. The demand improved from the dip
experienced in the first quarter of 2016. 

Suominen has two business areas, Convenience and Care. Convenience business
area supplies nonwovens as roll goods for a wide range of wiping products. Care
business area manufactures nonwovens for hygiene products and medical
applications. Net sales of the Convenience business area were EUR 100.8 million
(104.5) and net sales of the Care business area EUR 8.0 million (8.4). 

January–June 2016

In January–June 2016, Suominen’s net sales decreased by 5% from the comparison
period last year to EUR 212.7 million (224.9). Net sales were affected by both
lower sales prices and volumes compared to last year, approximately in equal
proportions. In the first year-half, demand fell short of the strong level of
comparison period, particularly due to the soft first quarter of 2016. The
changes in US dollar exchange rate had no effect on the net sales during
January–June 2016. 

Net sales of the Convenience business area were EUR 196.3 million (207.7) and
net sales of the Care business area EUR 16.3 million (17.2). 

The main application areas for nonwoven materials supplied by Suominen in
January-June were baby wipes (accounting for 38% of the sales), personal care
wipes (24%), household wipes (18%), wipes for workplace use (11%), and hygiene
and medical products (8%). All nonwovens for wiping products belong to the
Convenience business area and nonwovens for hygiene and medical products to the
Care business area. 

The share of nonwovens for baby wipes in the net sales decreased from the
comparison period by two percentage points. Of the products with higher added
value, nonwovens for household and workplace wipes increased their respective
shares in the portfolio. The changes in the product portfolio were in line with
Suominen’s strategy. 

OPERATING PROFIT AND RESULT

April–June 2016

The comparable operating profit decreased by 13% and amounted to EUR 8.7
million (9.9). Operating profit declined by 17% to EUR 8.7 million (10.5).
There were no items affecting comparability during the second quarter of 2016.
The operating profit of the comparison period last year was improved by the
reversal of the impairment loss due to re-opening of a production line in
Nakkila plant in Finland, which has been eliminated from the comparable
operating profit of the corresponding period in 2015. Lower net sales and
decrease in gross profit affected operating profit. USD/EUR exchange rate
fluctuation had no material impact on operating profit. 

Profit before income taxes was EUR 7.7 million (9.4), and profit for the
quarter was EUR 5.2 million (6.2). 

January–June 2016

The comparable operating profit fell by 18% to EUR 14.2 million (17.2).
Operating profit decreased by 20% and amounted to EUR 14.2 million (17.8).
There were no items affecting comparability during the first half of 2016. The
operating profit of the comparison period last year was improved by the
reversal of the impairment loss due to re-opening of a production line in
Nakkila plant in Finland, which has been eliminated from the comparable
operating profit of the corresponding period in 2015. Lower net sales and
decrease in gross profit affected operating profit. USD/EUR exchange rate
fluctuation had no impact on operating profit. 

In January–June, profit before income taxes was EUR 13.0 million (15.1), and
profit for the reporting period was EUR 8.7 million (9.7). Decrease in
financial expenses and income taxes improved the profit for the period. 

FINANCING

The Group’s net interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 32.0 million
(33.7) at the end of the review period. The gearing ratio was 24.5% (28.2%) and
the equity ratio 43.6% (43.4%). 

In January–June, net financial expenses were EUR -1.2 million (-2.7), or 0.6%
(1.2%) of net sales. Fluctuations in exchange rates decreased the financial
items by EUR 0.4 million, while in the comparison period they increased the
financial expenses by EUR 0.5 million. In addition, financial expenses in the
previous year increased also by EUR -0.5 million as an impairment loss of
shares in a real estate company was recognized. 

Cash flow from operations in April–June was EUR 7.6 million (3.9) and in
January–June EUR 16.7 million (8.4), representing a cash flow per share of EUR
0.33 (0.17). The improvement in the cash flow from operations was mainly due to
the decrease in paid financial items and income taxes as well as to the fact
that less working capital was tied up during the reporting period than during
the corresponding period in the previous year. The financial items in the cash
flow from operations, in total EUR -1.9 million (-5.0), were principally
impacted by the interests of the debenture bond paid during the reporting
period, while in the corresponding period in the previous year the paid
financial items were burdened also by payments related to currency forward
contracts hedging equity. In the first year-half, EUR 3.2 million was tied up
in working capital (9.3). 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

The gross capital expenditure totaled EUR 11.6 million (3.8) and was mainly
related to the investment in a new production line at the Bethune, SC, USA
plant. In addition, Suominen is in the process of renewing its ICT systems.
Other investments were mainly for maintenance. Depreciation and amortization
for the review period amounted to EUR 9.1 million (8.9). In addition, due to
the re-opening of a production line in Nakkila plant, previously made
impairment losses were reversed in 2015. The reversal amounted to EUR 0.5
million. 

INFORMATION ON SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL

Share capital

After the reverse share split, the number of Suominen’s registered shares was
51,216,232 shares on 30 June 2016, equaling to a share capital of EUR
11,860,056.00. 

Reverse share split

The Annual General Meeting of Suominen Corporation held on 16 March 2016
decided to reduce the number of shares in the company without reducing share
capital in a reverse share split procedure pursuant to the Chapter 15, Section
9 of the Limited Liability Companies Act (624/2005) so that each five (5)
shares shall be merged as one (1) share. 

Before the reverse share split, Suominen Corporation had in total 252,425,616
shares. After the reverse share split, the total number of shares in Suominen
Corporation is 51,216,232. The new number of shares was registered with the
Trade Register on 22 March 2016 and trading with the merged shares commenced on
the same day. The reverse split did not have an impact on the treasury shares
held by Suominen (913,886 shares at the date of the reverse split). In
accordance with the Limited Liability Companies Act, treasury shares do not
entitle to shareholder rights, such as right to receive dividend or other
distribution of funds, or right to attend General Meeting. 

The purpose of merging the shares is to increase the interest for the company’s
shares, facilitate the trade in the shares and to increase flexibility in
defining the amount of dividend. 

Share trading and price

The number of Suominen Corporation shares traded on Nasdaq Helsinki from 1
January to 30 June 2016 was 8,754,693 shares, accounting for 17.4% of the
average number of shares (excluding treasury shares). The highest price was EUR
6.20, the lowest EUR 3.61 and the volume-weighted average price EUR 4.38. The
closing price at the end of review period was EUR 4.02. The market
capitalization (excluding treasury shares) was EUR 202.3 million on 30 June
2016. 

Treasury shares

On 30 June 2016, Suominen Corporation held 893,087 treasury shares. In
accordance with the resolution by the Annual General Meeting, in total 20,799
shares were transferred to the members of the Board of Directors as their
remuneration payable in shares during the reporting period. 

Hybrid bond

In February 2014, Suominen Corporation issued a convertible hybrid bond of EUR
17.5 million. The holders of the bond notes are entitled to convert the notes
and the potential accrued capitalized interest related to the notes into
Suominen shares. The conversion period started on 11 February 2014 and will end
on 10 February 2018. 

The number of shares in Suominen may increase in total by maximum of 7,600,320
shares on the basis of the conversion of the remaining bond notes and the
potential capitalized interest, if the conversion is carried out by issuing new
shares in Suominen. 

Share-based incentive plans for the management and key employees

The Group management and key employees participate the company’s share-based
incentive plan. The share-based incentive plan is divided into Performance
Share Plan and Matching Share Plan. The plans are described in detail in the
Financial Statements 2015 and in the Remuneration Statement 2015 of Suominen
Corporation, available on the company’s website, www.suominen.fi > Investors >
Corporate Governance. 

The terms and conditions of the share-based incentive plans have been
technically adjusted after the reverse share split carried out in the review
period. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Suominen Corporation was held on 16 March
2016. The AGM decided that a dividend or EUR 0.02 per share will be paid for
the financial year 2015. 

The AGM adopted the financial statements and the consolidated financial
statements for the financial year 2015 and discharged the members of the Board
of Directors and the President & CEO from liability. 

The AGM confirmed the number of members of the Board of Directors to be six
(6). The AGM re-elected Mr. Andreas Ahlström, Mr. Risto Anttonen, Mr. Jorma
Eloranta, Mr. Hannu Kasurinen, Ms. Laura Raitio and Ms. Jaana Tuominen as
members of the Board of Directors for the next term of office, expiring at the
end of the first Annual General Meeting following their election. The
remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors was resolved to remain
unchanged. The resolutions were in accordance with the proposals submitted by
the Nomination Board of shareholders of Suominen. 

Ernst & Young Oy, accountant firm, was elected as auditor of Suominen
Corporation, with Ms. Kristina Sandin, Authorized Public Accountant, as the
principal auditor. 

Constitutive meeting and permanent committees of the Board of Directors

In its constitutive meeting held after the Annual General Meeting on 16 March
2016, the Board of Directors elected from among its members a Chair and Deputy
Chair as well as members for the Audit Committee and Personnel and Remuneration
Committee. 

The Board of Directors re-elected Jorma Eloranta as Chair and Risto Anttonen as
Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors, in accordance with the recommendation
by the Nomination Board of Suominen’s shareholders. 

Hannu Kasurinen was re-elected as Chair of the Audit Committee. Andreas
Ahlström was re-elected and Jaana Tuominen elected as members of the Audit
Committee. Jorma Eloranta was re-elected as Chair of the Personnel and
Remuneration Committee. Risto Anttonen was re-elected and Laura Raitio elected
as members. 

Authorizations of the Board of Directors

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 16 March 2016 authorized the Board of
Directors to repurchase a maximum of 400,000 of the company’s own shares. The
shares shall be repurchased to be used in company’s share-based incentive
programs, in order to disburse the remuneration of the members of the Board of
Directors, for use as consideration in acquisitions related to the company’s
business, or to be held by the company, to be conveyed by other means or to be
cancelled. The company’s own shares shall be repurchased otherwise than in
proportion to the holdings of the shareholders by using the non-restricted
equity through trading on regulated market organized by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at
the market price prevailing at the time of acquisition. The repurchase
authorization is valid until 30 June 2017. 

The AGM held on 16 March 2016 authorized the Board of Directors to decide on
issuing new shares and/or conveying the company’s own shares held by the
company and/or granting special rights entitling to shares referred to in
Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act. New
shares may be issued and/or company’s own shares held by the company or its
group company may be conveyed at the maximum amount of 5,000,000 shares in
aggregate. The maximum number of new shares that may be subscribed and own
shares held by the company that may be conveyed by virtue of the options and
other special rights granted by the company is 5,000,000 shares in total which
number is included in the maximum number stated earlier. The authorization is
valid until 30 June 2019. 

NOTIFICATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES MARKET ACT

On 10 June 2016, Suominen Corporation received a notification in accordance
with Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act. According to the
notification, the total shareholding of Mr Erkki Etola and companies under his
controlling power in Suominen Corporation has exceeded the 10% flagging
threshold. According to the notification, Mr Erkki Etola and companies under
his controlling power (Oy Etra Invest Ab and Tiiviste-Group Oy) hold 4,139,164
shares and votes directly (8.08% of all shares and votes) and 1,477,080 shares
and votes through financial instruments (2.88% of all shares and votes). 

BUSINESS RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The estimate on the development of Suominen’s net sales is partially based on
forecasts and delivery plans received from the company’s customers. Changes in
these forecasts and plans, resulting from changes in the market conditions or
in customers’ inventory levels, may affect Suominen’s net sales. Due to the
continued uncertainty in the general economic situation and the cautious
consumer purchasing habits, the forecasts include uncertainty. 

Suominen’s customer base is fairly concentrated, which adds to the
customer-specific risk. Long-term contracts are preferred in the case of the
largest customers. In practice, the customer relationships are long-term and
last for several years. 

The relevance of the United States in Suominen’s business operations increases
the significance of the exchange rate risk related to USD in the Group’s total
exchange risk position. Suominen hedges this foreign exchange position in
accordance with its hedging policy. 

The risks that are characteristic to South American region, including
significant changes in business environment or exchange rates, could have an
impact on Suominen’s operations in Brazil. 

Suominen purchases significant amounts of pulp- and oil-based raw materials
annually. Raw materials are the largest cost item for operations. Rapid changes
in the global market prices of raw materials have an impact on the company’s
profitability. The price fluctuations affect Suominen’s financial result
quickly, as the company’s stocks equal to two to four weeks’ consumption and
passing the price changes on to the prices Suominen charges its contract
customers takes between two to five months. 

Extended interruptions in the supply of Suominen’s main raw materials could
disrupt production and have a negative impact on the Group’s overall business
operations. As Suominen sources its raw materials from a number of major
international suppliers, significant interruptions are unlikely. 

Suominen has numerous regional, national and international competitors in its
different product groups. There is currently oversupply in several product
groups, particularly in Europe. If Suominen is not able to compete through an
attractive product offering, it may lose some of its market share, and the
competition may lead to increased pricing pressure on the company’s products. 

The Group’s damage risks are insured in order to guarantee the continuity of
operations. Suominen has valid damage and business interruption insurance
according to which it is estimated that the damages can be covered and the
financial losses caused by an interruption compensated. 

Suominen performs goodwill impairment testing annually. In impairment testing
the recoverable amounts are determined as the value in use, which comprises of
the discounted projected future cash flows. Actual cash flows can differ from
the discounted projected future cash flows. Uncertainties related to the
projected future cash flows include, among others, the long economic useful
life of the assets as well as the changes in the forecasted sales prices of
Suominen’s products, production costs as well as discount rates used in
testing. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the future, it is possible that
Suominen’s recoverable amounts will be insufficient to cover the carrying
amounts of assets, particularly goodwill. If this happens, it will be necessary
to recognize an impairment loss, which, when implemented, will weaken the
result and equity. 

The Group’s financial risks consist of foreign exchange, interest rate, credit,
counterparty, liquidity and commodity risks. Due to the international scope of
the business, the Group has risks arising from fluctuations in foreign exchange
rates. The effect of changes in interest rate levels on Group result represent
an interest rate risk. Credit and counterparty risks arise mainly from risks
associated with the payment period granted to customers and, in the case of
loan receivables, from the ability of the counterparty to repay the loans.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group’s negotiated credit facilities are
insufficient to cover the financial needs of the business or that obtaining new
funding for these needs will cause a significant increase in financing costs. 


General risks related to business operations are described in the Report of the
Board of Directors 2015. 

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Suominen’s nonwovens are, for the most part, used in daily consumer goods, such
as wet wipes as well as in hygiene and medical products. In these target
markets of Suominen, the general economic situation determines the development
of consumer demand, even though the demand for consumer goods is not very
cyclical in nature. North America and Europe are the largest market areas for
Suominen. At these market areas, the growth in the demand for nonwovens has
typically exceeded the growth of gross domestic product by a couple of
percentage points. Moreover, Suominen has operated in the growing South
American markets since 2014. 

In the second quarter of 2016, the consumer confidence index in the euro zone
was behind the level of the corresponding period last year, but rose slightly
from the first quarter of 2016. In the United States, the consumer confidence
index showed relatively stable development, but remained slightly below the
level of the comparison period. 

Suominen assesses the trend in the demand for its products on the basis of both
the general market situation and, above all, on the basis of the framework
agreements drawn up with its customers. As Suominen disclosed earlier, in the
beginning of 2016 the demand was not at the level of the comparison period
which also affected the competitive situation. However, the company expects the
situation to be temporary as demand improved in the second quarter from the
first quarter level. 

At large, the growth in the demand in Suominen’s target markets is expected to
continue in 2016, on average, at the pace of 2015. 

OUTLOOK FOR 2016

Suominen repeats its previous estimate, disclosed on 28 April 2016, that for
the full year 2016 the company expects its net sales and comparable operating
profit to improve from year 2015. 

In 2015, Suominen’s net sales amounted to EUR 444.0 million and comparable
operating profit to EUR 31.2 million. The calculation of comparable operating
profit equals to the calculation of previously reported operating profit
excluding non-recurring items and is explained in the disclosures of this
report. 
ANALYST AND PRESS CONFERENCE

Nina Kopola, President & CEO, and Tapio Engström, CFO, will present Suominen’s
financial result for Q2 2016 in Finnish at an analyst and press conference in
Helsinki today on 9 August at 2:00 pm (EEST). The conference will take place at
Suominen’s Helsinki office, address Itämerentori 2. The presentation material
will be available after the analyst and press conference at www.suominen.fi. 

A teleconference and a webcast on the Q2 2016 financial result will be held
today on 9 August at 4:00 pm (EEST). The conference can be attended by phone at
+44 20 3059 8125 (password: Suominen) and it is held in English. The conference
can be accessed also at www.suominen.fi/webcast. 

A replay of the conference can be accessed shortly after the conference has
ended at www.suominen.fi or by phone at +44 121 260 4861, using access code
3876705#. 

NEXT FINANCIAL REPORT

Suominen Corporation will publish its Interim report for January–October 2016
on 27 October 2016 approximately at 8:00 am (EEST). 

SUOMINEN GROUP 1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2016

This half-year financial report has been prepared in accordance with the
principles defined in IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The principles for
preparing the half year financial report are the same as those used for
preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2015. Changes to published
accounting standards and interpretations, together with the new accounting
standards that came into force on 1 January 2016, are presented in the
consolidated financial statements for 2015. 

The figures in these interim financial statements are mainly presented in EUR
thousands. As a result of rounding differences, the figures presented in the
tables do not necessarily add up to total. 

This half year financial report has not been audited.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION






EUR thousands                                   30.6.2016  30.6.2015  31.12.2015
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Assets                                                                          
Non-current assets                                                              
Goodwill                                           15,496     15,496      15,496
Intangible assets                                  13,385     12,601      13,275
Property, plant and equipment                     100,499     88,297      97,931
Loan receivables                                    7,093      8,202       7,793
Available-for-sale assets                             777        806         777
Held-to-maturity investments                            −        465           −
Other non-current receivables                       2,327      2,389       2,402
Deferred tax assets                                 4,330      5,189       4,491
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Total non-current assets                          143,907    133,445     142,165
                                                                                
Current assets                                                                  
Inventories                                        32,739     32,322      32,557
Trade receivables                                  57,888     60,193      51,547
Loan receivables                                    1,250        350       1,000
Other current receivables                           5,583      4,222       7,038
Assets for current tax                              2,156      1,601       1,874
Cash and cash equivalents                          56,545     42,778      55,570
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Total current assets                              156,161    141,465     149,585
                                                                                
Total assets                                      300,069    274,910     291,750
                                                                                
Equity and liabilities                                                          
Share capital                                      11,860     11,860      11,860
Share premium account                              24,681     24,681      24,681
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity           69,732     69,652      69,652
Treasury shares                                       -44        -44         -44
Fair value and other reserves                         205        107        -118
Exchange differences                                6,440      6,011       5,097
Other equity                                          334     -9,824      -3,076
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Total equity attributable to owners of the        113,209    102,444     108,052
 parent                                                                         
Hybrid bond                                        17,503     16,884      17,664
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Total equity                                      130,712    119,328     125,716
                                                                                
Liabilities                                                                     
Non-current liabilities                                                         
Deferred tax liabilities                           10,811      9,886      10,890
Liabilities from defined benefit plans              1,070      1,151       1,105
Other non-current liabilities                         329        459         651
Debentures                                         75,000     75,000      75,000
Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities     16,250      6,667      18,498
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Total non-current liabilities                     103,460     93,163     106,144
                                                                                
Current liabilities                                                             
Current interest-bearing liabilities                5,632      3,333       3,363
Liabilities for current tax                         2,625      1,519          47
Trade payables and other current liabilities       57,639     57,567      56,479
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Total current liabilities                          65,897     62,420      59,889
                                                                                
Total liabilities                                 169,357    155,583     166,034
                                                                                
Total equity and liabilities                      300,069    274,910     291,750






CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS




                                                                               
EUR thousands                 4-6/2016  4-6/2015  1-6/2016  1-6/2015  1-12/2015
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Net sales                      108,832   112,944   212,701   224,878    444,042
Cost of goods sold             -93,830   -96,630  -185,907  -194,177   -386,042
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Gross profit                    15,002    16,314    26,794    30,701     58,000
Other operating income             470       902     1,099     1,852      2,637
Sales and marketing expenses    -1,818    -1,755    -3,576    -3,658     -7,760
Research and development          -994      -736    -1,831    -1,587     -3,527
Administration expenses         -3,931    -4,179    -8,270    -8,860    -16,709
Other operating expenses           -67       -84       -12      -695       -862
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Operating profit                 8,661    10,462    14,204    17,754     31,778
Net financial expenses            -967    -1,076    -1,211    -2,697     -5,302
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit before income taxes       7,694     9,386    12,993    15,056     26,476
Income taxes                    -2,475    -3,142    -4,333    -5,330     -9,456
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit for the period            5,219     6,244     8,660     9,726     17,020
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                               
                                                                               
Earnings per share, EUR                                                        
Basic                             0.10      0.12      0.16      0.18       0.32
Diluted                           0.09      0.11      0.15      0.17       0.29
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------






CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME




EUR thousands                               4-6/    4-6/    1-6/    1-6/   1-12/
                                            2016    2015    2016    2015    2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                
Profit for the period                      5,219   6,244   8,660   9,726  17,020
                                                                                
Other comprehensive income:                                                     
Other comprehensive income that will be                                         
 subsequently reclassified to profit or                                         
 loss                                                                           
Exchange differences                       5,496  -2,367   1,563   2,935   2,356
Fair value changes of cash flow hedges      -221    -422     397    -549    -970
 and available-for-sale assets                                                  
Reclassified to profit or loss                86     539      69     564     669
Reclassified to property, plant and         -133       −    -133       −      91
 equipment                                                                      
Income taxes related to other               -743     136    -229    -295    -632
 comprehensive income                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                      4,484  -2,114   1,666   2,655   1,514
Other comprehensive income that will not                                        
 be subsequently reclassified to profit                                         
 or loss                                                                        
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans        −       −       −       −     -26
Income taxes related to other                  −       −       −       −       8
 comprehensive income                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                          −       −       −       −     -18
                                                                                
Total comprehensive income for the period  9,705   4,132  10,327  12,382  18,516
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY





EUR thousands     Share        Share  Reserve for invested  Treasury    Exchange
                capital      premium   unrestricted equity    shares  difference
                             account                                           s
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1         11,860       24,681                69,652       -44       5,097
 January 2016                                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss         −            −                     −         −           −
 for the                                                                        
 period                                                                         
Other                 −            −                     −         −       1,343
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                 −            −                     −         −       1,343
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
Share-based           −            −                     −         −           −
 payments                                                                       
Dividend              −            −                     −         −           −
 distribution                                                                   
Conveyance of         −            −                    80         −           −
 treasury                                                                       
 shares                                                                         
Hybrid bond           −            −                     −         −           −
Equity 30 June   11,860       24,681                69,732       -44       6,440
 2016                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







EUR thousands             Fair value and      Other    Total    Hybrid     Total
                          other reserves     equity               bond    equity
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January                    -118     -3,076  108,052    17,664   125,716
 2016                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss for                      −      8,660    8,660         −     8,660
 the period                                                                     
Other comprehensive                  323          −    1,666         −     1,666
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total comprehensive                  323      8,660   10,327         −    10,327
 income                                                                         
Share-based                            −        151      151         −       151
 payments                                                                       
Dividend                               −     -5,030   -5,030         −    -5,030
 distribution                                                                   
Conveyance of                          −          −       80         −        80
 treasury shares                                                                
Hybrid bond                            −       -370     -370      -162      -532
Equity 30 June 2016                  205        334  113,209    17,503   130,712
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







EUR thousands     Share        Share  Reserve for invested  Treasury    Exchange
                capital      premium   unrestricted equity    shares  difference
                             account                                           s
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1         11,860       24,681                97,192       -44       3,419
 January 2015                                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss         −            −                     −         −           −
 for the                                                                        
 period                                                                         
Other                 −            −                     −         −       2,644
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                 −            −                     −         −       2,644
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
Share-based           −            −                     −         −           −
 payments                                                                       
Share issue           −            −                   340         −           −
Distribution          −            −                -2,504         −           −
 of funds                                                                       
Conveyance of         −            −                    80         −           −
 treasury                                                                       
 shares                                                                         
Reclassificati        −            −               -27,448         −         -51
ons                                                                             
Conversion of         −            −                 1,992         −           −
 hybrid bond                                                                    
Hybrid bond           −            −                     −         −           −
Equity 30 June   11,860       24,681                69,652       -44       6,011
 2015                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







EUR thousands             Fair value and      Other    Total    Hybrid     Total
                          other reserves     equity               bond    equity
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January                      96    -46,890   90,314    18,424   108,737
 2015                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss for                      −      9,726    9,726         −     9,726
 the period                                                                     
Other comprehensive                   12          −    2,655         −     2,655
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total comprehensive                   12      9,726   12,382         −    12,382
 income                                                                         
Share-based                            −        221      221         −       221
 payments                                                                       
Share issue                            −          −      340         −       340
Distribution of                        −          −   -2,504         −    -2,504
 funds                                                                          
Conveyance of                          −          −       80         −        80
 treasury shares                                                                
Reclassifications                      −     27,499        −         −         −
Conversion of                          −          −    1,992    -1,992         −
 hybrid bond                                                                    
Hybrid bond                            −       -380     -380       452        72
Equity 30 June 2015                  107     -9,824  102,444    16,884   119,328
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







EUR thousands        Share       Share         Reserve for  Treasury    Exchange
                   capital     premium            invested    shares  difference
                               account        unrestricted                     s
                                                    equity                      
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January    11,860      24,681              97,192       -44       3,419
 2015                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss for        −           −                   −         −           −
 the period                                                                     
Other                    −           −                   −         −       1,730
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                    −           −                   −         −       1,730
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income                                                                         
Share-based              −           −                   −         −           −
 payments                                                                       
Share issue              −           −                 340         −           −
Distribution of          −           −              -2,504         −           −
 funds                                                                          
Reversal of              −           −                   −         −           −
 undistributed                                                                  
 dividends                                                                      
Conveyance of            −           −                  80         −           −
 treasury shares                                                                
Reclassifications        −           −             -27,448         −         -51
Conversion of            −           −               1,992         −           −
 hybrid bond                                                                    
Hybrid bond              −           −                   −         −           −
Equity 31           11,860      24,681              69,652       -44       5,097
 December 2015                                                                  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







EUR thousands               Fair value and     Other    Total   Hybrid     Total
                            other reserves    equity              bond    equity
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January 2015                   96   -46,890   90,313   18,424   108,737
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit / loss for the                    −    17,020   17,020        −    17,020
 period                                                                         
Other comprehensive                   -216       -18    1,496        −     1,496
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total comprehensive                   -216    17,002   18,516        −    18,516
 income                                                                         
Share-based payments                     −       316      316        −       316
Share issue                              −         −      340        −       340
Distribution of funds                    −         −   -2,504        −    -2,504
Reversal of                              −         2        2        −         2
 undistributed                                                                  
 dividends                                                                      
Conveyance of treasury                   −         −       80        −        80
 shares                                                                         
Reclassifications                        −    27,499        −        −         −
Conversion of hybrid                     −         −    1,992   -1,992         −
 bond                                                                           
Hybrid bond                              −    -1,004   -1,004    1,232       228
Equity 31 December                    -118    -3,076  108,052   17,664   125,716
 2015                                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS




EUR thousands                                          1-6/201  1-6/201  1-12/20
                                                             6        5       15
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                
Cash flow from operations                                                       
Profit / loss for the period                             8,660    9,726   17,020
Total adjustments to profit / loss for the period       14,455   16,378   32,870
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flow before changes in net working capital         23,115   26,105   49,890
Change in net working capital                           -3,238   -9,263   -7,921
Financial items                                         -1,932   -4,966   -6,425
Income taxes                                            -1,264   -3,468   -8,269
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flow from operations                               16,682    8,407   27,274
                                                                                
Cash flow from investments                                                      
Investments in property, plant and equipment and       -10,662   -4,009  -22,369
 intangible assets                                                              
Cash flow from disposed businesses                         313        −      167
Adjustments of purchase consideration                      161        −        −
Sales proceeds from property, plant and equipment and        −       10      9.7
 intangible assets                                                              
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flow from investments                             -10,188   -4,000  -22,192
                                                                                
                                                                                
Cash flow from financing                                                        
Drawdown of other non-current interest-bearing               −        −   15,000
 liabilities                                                                    
Repayment of other non-current interest-bearing              −        −   -3,333
 liabilities                                                                    
Changes in current interest-bearing liabilities            -26      -14      -14
Changes in loan receivables                                450      417      600
Share issue                                                  −      340      340
Paid interest on hybrid bond                              -624        −        −
Dividend distribution / distribution of funds           -5,030   -2,504   -2,504
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flow from financing                                -5,230   -1,761   10,089
                                                                                
Change in cash and cash equivalents                      1,263    2,647   15,171
                                                                                
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the       55,570   38,430   38,430
 period                                                                         
Effect of changes in exchange rates                       -287    1,701    1,968
Change in cash and cash equivalents                      1,263    2,647   15,171
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period      56,545   42,778   55,570
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------







KEY RATIOS





                                 4-6/   4-6/        1-6/        1-6/       1-12/
                                 2016   2015        2016        2015        2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net sales, % *         -3.6   18.5        -5.4        16.1        10.5
Gross profit, as percentage of   13.8   14.4        12.6        13.7        13.1
 net sales, %                                                                   
Comparable gross profit, as      13.8   14.0        12.6        13.4        12.9
 percentage of net sales, %                                                     
Operating profit, as              8.0    9.3         6.7         7.9         7.2
 percentage of net sales, %                                                     
Comparable operating profit,      8.0    8.8         6.7         7.7         7.0
 as percentage of net sales, %                                                  
Net financial items, as          -0.9   -1.0        -0.6        -1.2        -1.2
 percentage of net sales, %                                                     
Profit before income taxes, as    7.1    8.3         6.1         6.7         6.0
 percentage of net sales, %                                                     
Profit for the period, as         4.8    5.5         4.1         4.3         3.8
 percentage of net sales, %                                                     
Gross capital expenditure, EUR  8,061  2,337      11,588       3,796      23,660
 thousands                                                                      
Depreciation, amortization,     4,544  3,943       9,146       8,329      17,684
 impairment losses and                                                          
 reversal of impairment                                                         
 losses, EUR thousands                                                          
Return on equity, %                 −      −        12.9        12.5        14.4
Return on invested capital,         −      −        13.5        16.2        15.9
 rolling 12 months, %                                                           
Return on invested capital,         −      −        13.5        17.1        15.9
 rolling 12 months, %,                                                          
 continuing operations                                                          
Equity ratio, %                     −      −        43.6        43.4        43.2
Gearing, %                          −      −        24.5        28.2        25.9
Earnings per share, EUR, basic   0.10   0.12        0.16        0.18        0.32
 **                                                                             
Earnings per share, EUR,         0.09   0.11        0.15        0.17        0.29
 diluted *'                                                                     
Cash flow from operations per    0.15   0.08        0.33        0.17        0.54
 share, EUR **                                                                  
Equity per share, EUR **            −      −        2.60        2.37        2.50
Number of shares, end of            −      −  50,323,145  50,302,346  50,302,346
 period, excluding treasury                                                     
 shares **                                                                      
Share price, end of period,         −      −        4.02        4.85        6.20
 EUR **                                                                         
Share price, period low, EUR        −      −        3.61        3.75        3.75
 **                                                                             
Share price, period high, EUR       −      −        6.20        5.95        6.65
 **                                                                             
Volume weighted average price       −      −        4.38        4.70        5.05
 during the period, EUR **                                                      
Market capitalization, EUR          −      −       202.3       244.0       311.9
 million                                                                        
Number of traded shares during      −      −   8,754,693  15,354,529  19,502,550
 the period **                                                                  
Number of traded shares during      −      −        17.4        30.7        38.9
 the period, % of average                                                       
 number of shares                                                               
                                                                                
*     Compared with the corresponding period in the previous year.              
**    Comparative information adjusted with the effects of the                  
 reverse share split.                                                           
                                               30.6.2016   30.6.2015  31.12.2015
Interest-bearing net debt, EUR                                                  
 thousands                                                                      
Non-current interest-bearing                      91,250      81,667      93,498
 liabilities                                                                    
Current interest-bearing                           5,632       3,333       3,363
 liabilities                                                                    
Interest-bearing receivables                     -64,889     -51,330     -64,363
 and cash and cash equivalents                                                  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest-bearing net debt                         31,994      33,670      32,499
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------






DEFINITION OF KEY RATIOS

Definitions of key ratios are presented in the consolidated financial
statements for 2015. 

In accordance with the recommendation by European Securities and Markets
Authority, Suominen no longer presents operating profit excluding non-recurring
items as an alternative performance measure. In order to improve the
comparability of result between reporting periods, Suominen presents comparable
operating profit as an alternative performance measure. Operating profit is
adjusted with material items that are considered to affect comparability
between reporting periods. These items include, among others, impairment losses
or reversals of impairment losses, gains or losses from the sales of property,
plant and equipment or intangible assets or other assets and restructuring
costs. 

COMPARABLE OPERATING PROFIT





EUR thousands                 4-6/    4-6/    1-6/    1-6/   1-12/
                              2016    2015    2016    2015    2015
------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating profit             8,661  10,462  14,204  17,754  31,778
Reversal of impairment loss      −    -530       −    -530    -530
------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------
Comparable operating profit  8,661   9,932  14,204  17,224  31,248
                                                                  




Reversal of impairment loss, EUR +0.5 million, is the reversal of a previously
made impairment loss related to the re-opened production line in Nakkila plant
in Finland. The reversal of the impairment loss is recognized in cost of goods
sold. 


NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHICAL MARKET AREA




EUR thousands            1-6/2016  1-6/2015  1-12/2015
------------------------------------------------------
Finland                     1,285     1,417      2,724
Rest of Europe             82,396    81,190    159,854
North and South America   123,914   138,106    271,634
Rest of the world           5,105     4,165      9,830
------------------------------------------------------
Total                     212,701   224,878    444,042
------------------------------------------------------






QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT





                                  2016                       2015               
                           -----------------------------------------------------
EUR thousands                   4-6      1-3    10-12      7-9      4-6      1-3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales                   108,832  103,869  104,244  114,919  112,944  111,934
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
Comparable operating          8,661    5,543    4,262    9,763    9,932    7,292
 profit                                                                         
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
as % of net sales               8.0      5.3      4.1      8.5      8.8      6.5
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
Items affecting                   −        −        −        −      530        −
 comparability                                                                  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating profit              8,661    5,543    4,262    9,763   10,462    7,292
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
as % of net sales               8.0      5.3      4.1      8.5      9.3      6.5
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
Net financial items            -967     -244   -1,358   -1,247   -1,076   -1,621
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit before income taxes    7,694    5,299    2,903    8,517    9,386    5,670
---------------------------         ---------                           --------
as % of net sales               7.1      5.1      2.8      7.4      8.3      5.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------






RELATED PARTY INFORMATION

The related parties of Suominen include the members of the Board of Directors,
President & CEO and the members of the Corporate Executive Team as well as
their family members and their controlled companies. In addition, shareholders
who have a significant influence in Suominen through share ownership are
included in related parties. Suominen has no associated companies. 

In its transactions with related parties Suominen follows the same commercial
terms as in transactions with third parties. 


The Annual General Meeting held on 16 March 2016 resolved that 40% of the
annual remuneration for the Board of Directors is paid in Suominen
Corporation’s shares. The number of shares transferred to the members of the
Board of Directors as their remuneration payable in shares for 2016 was 20,799
shares. The shares were transferred on 3 June 2016 and the value of the
transferred shares totaled EUR 79,793, or approximately EUR 3.83638 per share. 

Other salaries paid to the related parties during the first half of 2016
amounted to EUR 1,222 thousand, obligatory pension payments EUR 160 thousand,
voluntary pension payment EUR 46 thousands, and accruals based on share-based
incentive plans EUR 148 thousand. 





CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS




                       30.6.2016             30.6.2015            31.12.2015    
                                       -----------------------------------------
EUR thousands      Property,   Intangi   Property,  Intangi   Property,  Intangi
                   plant and     ble     plant and    ble     plant and    ble  
                   equipment    assets   equipment   assets   equipment   assets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------                     --------------------
Carrying amount        97,931   13,275      88,721   12,510      88,721   12,510
 at the                                                                         
 beginning of                                                                   
 the period                                                                     
                                       ---------------------                    
Capital                10,287    1,301       2,736    1,059      20,733    2,927
 expenditure                                                                    
                                       ---------------------                    
Disposals                   −        −           −      -10           −      -10
                                       ---------------------                    
Depreciation,          -7,995   -1,147      -7,818   -1,041     -15,957   -2,257
 amortization                                                                   
 and impairment                                                                 
 losses                                                                         
                                       ---------------------                    
Reversal of                 −        −         530        −         530        −
 impairment                                                                     
 losses                                                                         
                                       ---------------------                    
Exchange                  275      -43       4,128       82       3,904      104
 differences and                                                                
 other changes                                                                  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying amount       100,499   13,385      88,297   12,601      97,931   13,275
 at the end of                                                                  
 the period                                                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------





Goodwill is not included in intangible assets.


CHANGES IN INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES




EUR thousands                                               1-6/    1-6/   1-12/
                                                            2016    2015    2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total interest-bearing liabilities at the beginning of    96,862  85,014  85,014
 the period                                                                     
                                                                                
Current liabilities at the beginning of the period         3,363   3,347   3,347
Repayment of current liabilities                             -26     -14  -3,347
Drawdown of current liabilities                              102       −   3,363
Reclassification from non-current liabilities              2,258       −       −
Exchange rate difference                                     -65       −       −
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities at the end of the period               5,632   3,333   3,363
                                                                                
Non-current liabilities at the beginning of the period    18,498   6,667   6,667
Repayment of non-current liabilities                           −       −  -6,667
Drawdown of non-current liabilities                          368       −  18,498
Reclassification to current liabilities                   -2,258       −       −
Exchange rate difference                                    -358       −       −
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current liabilities at the end of the period          16,250   6,667  18,498
                                                                                
Debentures at the beginning of the period                 75,000  75,000  75,000
Changes in debentures                                          −       −       −
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debentures at the end of the period                       75,000  75,000  75,000
                                                                                
Total interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the      96,882  85,000  96,862
 period                                                                         





In accordance with IAS 32, the hybrid bond is included in equity.


CONTINGENT LIABILITIES




EUR thousands                                   30.6.2016  30.6.2015  31.12.2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                
Other commitments                                                               
Operating leases                                   16,186     22,354      17,116
Contractual commitments to acquire property,        9,446          −      16,083
 plant and equipment                                                            
                                                                                
Guarantees                                                                      
On own behalf                                      20,776     17,551      18,487
On behalf of others                                   960      4,134       4,134





NOMINAL AND FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS





                                 30.6.2016           30.6.2015      31.12.2015  
                           -----------------------------------------------------
EUR thousands               Nominal value   Fair  Nominal   Fair  Nominal   Fair
                                           value    value  value    value  value
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Currency forward contracts                                                      
                                                 ---------       ---------      
Hedge accounting applied           11,978    -36   34,991    -93   16,114   -267
                                                 ---------       ---------      
Hedge accounting not                2,225    -23    4,577    110    3,196    -30
 applied                                                                        
                                                 ---------       ---------      
Electricity forward                                                             
 contracts                                                                      
                                                 ---------       ---------      
Hedge accounting applied              913   -150    1,599   -206    1,229   -242
                                                 ---------       ---------      







CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS


a. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
b. Loans and receivables
c. Available-for-sale assets
d. Derivatives, hedge accounting applied
e.  Carrying amount
f. Fair value







EUR thousands                             a.       b.   c.  d.       e.       f.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available-for-sale assets                  −        −  777   −      777      777
                                                                        --------
Other non-current receivables            501    1,818    −   −    2,319    2,319
                                                                        --------
Loan receivables                           −    8,343    −   −    8,343    8,343
                                                                        --------
Trade receivables                          −   57,888    −   −   57,888   57,888
                                                                        --------
Interest and other financial               −    1,385    −   −    1,385    1,385
 receivables                                                                    
                                                                        --------
Cash and cash equivalents                  −   56,545    −   −   56,545   56,545
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 30.6.2016                          501  125,981  777   −  127,258  127,258
                                                                        --------
                                                                                
                                                                                
EUR thousands                             a.       b.   c.  d.       e.       f.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available-for-sale assets                  −        −  777   −      777      777
                                                                        --------
Other non-current receivables            813    1,512    −   −    2,326    2,326
                                                                        --------
Loan receivables                           −    8,793    −   −    8,793    8,793
                                                                        --------
Trade receivables                          −   51,547    −   −   51,547   51,547
                                                                        --------
Interest and other financial               −    1,297    −   −    1,297    1,297
 receivables                                                                    
                                                                        --------
Cash and cash equivalents                  −   55,570    −   −   55,570   55,570
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 31.12.2015                         813  118,719  777   −  120,309  120,309
                                                                        --------




Principles in estimating fair value for financial assets for 2016 are the same
as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2015. 


FINANCIAL LIABILITIES




                                             30.6.2016            31.12.2015    
EUR thousands                             Carrying     Fair    Carrying     Fair
                                            amount    value      amount    value
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current financial liabilities                                               
                                                                                
Loans from financial institutions           15,914   15,914      18,498   18,498
Debentures                                  75,000   78,375      75,000   77,175
Finance lease liabilities                      336      336           −        −
Other non-current liabilities                    −        −         368      368
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total non-current financial                 91,250   94,625      93,866   96,041
 liabilities                                                                    
                                                                                
Current financial liabilities                                                   
                                                                                
Current part of non-current loans from       5,524    5,524       3,363    3,363
 financial institutions                                                         
Finance lease liabilities                      108      108           −        −
Derivatives, no hedge accounting                23       23          30       30
 applied                                                                        
Derivatives, hedge accounting applied          186      186         509      509
Interest accruals                              909      909         914      914
Other current liabilities                      225      225         262      262
Trade payables                              46,428   46,428      44,682   44,682
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total current financial liabilities         53,403   53,403      49,761   49,761
                                                                                
Total                                      144,654  148,029     143,627  145,802






Principles in estimating fair value for financial liabilities for 2016 are the
same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for
2015. 





FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT HIERARCHY




EUR thousands                                     Level 1  Level 2  Level 3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value                             
Other non-current receivables                       −            −      501
Available-for-sale assets                           −            −      777
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss    −            −     -225
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                               −            −    1,052
                                                                           
Derivatives at fair value                                                  
Currency forward contracts, liabilities             −          -59        −
Electricity forward contracts, liabilities          −         -150        −
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Total                                               −         -209        −
                                                                           




Principles in estimating fair value for financial assets and their hierarchies
for 2016 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial
statements for 2015. There were no transfers in the fair value measurement
hierarchy levels during the reporting period. 


SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Board of Directors


For additional information, please contact:
Nina Kopola, President & CEO, tel. +358 (0)10 214 300
Tapio Engström, Senior Vice President and CFO, tel. +358 (0)10 214 300


Distribution:
Nasdaq Helsinki
Key media
www.suominen.fi


Suominen in brief

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical
and hygiene products. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens – wet
wipes, feminine care products and swabs, for instance – bring added value to
the daily life of consumers worldwide. Suominen is the global market leader in
nonwovens for wipes and employs over 600 people in Europe and in the Americas.
Suominen’s net sales in 2015 amounted to EUR 444.0 million and comparable
operating profit to EUR 31.2 million. The Suominen share (SUY1V) is listed in
Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange (Mid Cap). Read more at www.suominen.fi.