Forestry & Paper: Sappi Q1 24A Insights

Sappi released Q1 24A results this morning: EBITDA was lower q-o-q, in line with guidance due to the impact of planned shuts ($45mn, ahead of the $40m guidance). Reported EBITDA came in at $156mn, with EPS of $0.08/share (excluding special items). Adjusting reported...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Paper pulp prices in Europe advance 3-4%: NOREXECO pulp futures for 24E infer that hardwood prices in China should fall around 4% in 2024, with some upside for prices in Europe (hardwood +2% & softwood: +1%). UTIPULP statistics for December revealed that...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Mixed moves for pulp prices: NOREXECO pulp futures for 24E infer the pulp rally is complete in China, with some upside for prices in Europe (hardwood +7% & softwood: +4%). Suzano and Eldorado have announced further BEK price increases ($10/t in China and $80/t in...

Forestry & Paper: Industry Insights

Mondi set to return c.€775mn (R15.8bn/£670mn) to shareholders following the sale of its Russian assets, in the form of a special dividend of €1.60/share (R32.6/£1.38): According to Mondi, the accompanying share consolidation is intended, as far as possible, to...