Lecta Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results

In 3Q2019, the net sales of Coated Woodfree were €143 million vs €180 million in 3Q2018, a decrease of €37 million or -20%. The Ebitda at €4 million was lower than in 3Q2018 (€8 million). This decrease was mainly due to a reduction in sales volume and an increase in distribution costs, partly offset by an increase of net sales price and reductions in variable production costs and fixed expenses.

In 3Q2019, the net sales of Specialties were €114 million vs €122 million in 3Q2018, a decrease of €8 million or -7%. The Ebitda at €8 million was lower than in 3Q2018 (€17 million). This decrease was mainly due to reductions in sales volume and net sales price, an increase in variable production costs, partly offset by decreases in distribution costs and fixed expenses.

For the third quarter ended 30 September 2019, Lecta had revenue of €316.5 million versus €366.7 million in the third quarter ended 30 September 2018, a decrease of €50.1 million or -13.7%.

EBITDA decreased by €12.3 million, or -47%, from €26.2 million in 3Q2018 to €13.9 million in 3Q2019. This decrease was the result of lower sales of paper in volume, higher outsourcing, and overhead costs, partly offset by lower net energy cost, costs of packaging, distribution, selling variable, labor, maintenance, and production consumables, in a context of higher unit gross margin.
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