Financial information

Net sales decreased by 9 per cent to MSEK 2,226 (2,454). Timber prices decreased by an average of 12 per cent, while delivery volumes increased by 2 per cent. Other sales remained unchanged.
The operating profit decreased by 42 per cent to MSEK 431 (740). The decrease is mainly attributable to lower timber prices. The average prices of deliveries from Sveaskog’s own forest decreased by 14 per cent from the corresponding period of the previous year.
Share of profits of associates amounted to MSEK 0 (10).
The reported net change in value of biological assets amounted to MSEK 188 (-262).The difference compared with the previous year is primarily attributable to a change in the valuation method used in the quarterly financial statements, which now takes into account both harvesting and growth.
Profit for the quarter amounted to MSEK 483 (334), equivalent to SEK 4.08 (2.82) per share.

Net sales decreased by 9 per cent to MSEK 4,348 (4,779). Timber prices decreased by an average of 9 per cent, while delivery volumes and other sales remained unchanged.
The operating profit decreased by 30 per cent to MSEK 1,109 (1,579). The decrease is mainly attributable to lower timber prices. The average prices of deliveries from Sveaskog’s own forest decreased by 11 per cent from the corresponding period of the previous year.
In addition, a number of property deals resulted in a capital gain of MSEK 343 (loss: 41).
Share of profits of associates amounted to MSEK 4 (21).
The reported net change in value of biological assets amounted to MSEK 353 (-473).The difference compared with the previous year is primarily attributable to a change in the valuation method used in the quarterly financial statements, which now takes into account both harvesting and growth.
Profit for the period amounted to MSEK 1,370 (488), equivalent to SEK 11.57 (4.12) per share.