Friday, April 26, 2013

Sequana Reports Q1 Results

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In the first quarter of 2013, the recession in Europe coupled with a weak global economy in general continued to accentuate the structural decline in demand for printing and writing papers against a backdrop of strong downward pressure on selling prices. First-quarter volumes declined by 10% in distribution and by 6% in production. Consolidated sales came in at €892 million, down 9.4% (down 8.4% at constant exchange rates) year-on-year.
Arjowiggins' sales were €324 million, down 10.8% on first-quarter 2012, or 9.8% at constant exchange rates.
This decline was attributable mainly to falling volumes for printing and writing papers in Europe amid strong downward pressure on selling prices. Demand held up better for recycled paper in most countries, along with recycled pulp and most of the specialty businesses.