Euro-Graph Publishes Monthly Statistics of the European Graphic Papers Industry

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holding estimates that net sales were EUR 777 million for the third quarter in 2021, 19% higher compared to third quarter in 2020 (EUR 654 million1) and pro forma2 net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were EUR 2,258 million, 13% higher compared to the same period last year (EUR 1,994 million1). Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holding further estimates that comparable EBITDA was EUR 93 million for the third quarter in 2021, 18% higher compared to the third quarter in 2020 (EUR 79 million1) and comparable EBITDA was EUR 3863 million for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2021, 16% higher compared to comparable EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2020 (EUR 334 million1). In the third quarter 2021 delivery volumes increased by 6% and were the key driver for the improvement in both net sales and comparable EBITDA. These figures are preliminary in nature and the actual results for this period may differ from these preliminary estimates.

Label and Graphic Materials - Reported sales increased 8% to $1.5 billion. Sales were up 14% ex. currency and 15% on an organic basis. Retail Branding and Information Solutions - Reported sales increased 24% to $658 million. Sales were up 27% ex. currency and 5% on an organic basis. Industrial and Healthcare Materials - Reported sales increased 1% to $198 million. Sales were up 5% ex. currency and 7% on an organic basis reflecting a mid-single digit increase in industrial categories and a high teens increase in healthcare categories.

Please be advised with shipments on June 1, 2018 Suzano Pulp and Paper will increase prices by 6% to 8% on the following products: Suzano Branded and Private Label Office Papers; Paperfect Offset Rolls and Sheets, Prisma Bright Offset Rolls and Sheets. All current standard upcharges and terms of sale remain in effect until further notice.