Regulatory Clearances Obtained

Sonoco announced it is implementing a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning July 2, 2018. Sonoco cited continuing inflation of input costs, especially freight and papermaking chemicals, and significantly longer backlogs at its mills as the drivers for this pricing action. Sonoco is one of the largest integrated manufacturers of uncoated recycled paperboard in the United States and Canada, producing more than one million tons annually from 11 mills.

Georgia-Pacific’s Brewton Containerboard mill recently announced its plans to invest $160 million to modernize its operations. The project involves upgrades to the facility’s pulp processing systems that will reduce energy and chemicals consumption, other environmental emissions, and allow for more paper production.

January–December 2020 (compared to 1–12/2019) • Sales were EUR 1,889.5 million (1,931.8). • Comparable operating result was EUR 221.2 million (184.4) or 11.7% (9.5%) of sales. Operating result was EUR 227.3 million (180.8). • Comparable earnings per share were EUR 0.46 (0.41), and earnings per share were EUR 0.48 (0.41). • Comparable return on capital employed was 12.2% (10.4%). • Net cash flow from operations was EUR 307.7 million (200.5). October–December 2020 (compared to 10–12/2019) • Sales were EUR 473.1 million (478.4). • Comparable operating result was EUR 64.5 million (39.1), or 13.6% (8.2%) of sales. Operating result was EUR 64.5 million (20.0). • Comparable earnings per share were EUR 0.14 (0.09), and earnings per share were EUR 0.14 (0.05). • Comparable return on capital employed was 14.3% (8.9%). • Net cash flow from operations was EUR 81.0 million (89.6).