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SCA’s Year-end Report 2011: Operating profit decreased by 4% (unchanged excluding exchange rate effects)

Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, decreased by 4% (unchanged excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 9,224m (9,608). The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend by 5%, to SEK 4.20 (4.00) per share. Net sales decreased by 1% (increased by 4% excluding exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 105,750m (106,965).

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SCA divests its packaging operations

SCA’s packaging operations – excluding the two kraftliner mills in Sweden – are divested to DS Smith. The purchase price amounts to EUR 1.7bn on a debt free basis.

An encore replay of the phone conference is available until January 24, 2012 by calling +44(0) 1452 55 00 00 with the access number 43493879#.

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SCA delivers binding offer to acquire the European tissue operations of Georgia-Pacific

SCA has delivered a binding offer to acquire Georgia-Pacific´s European tissue operations, with sales in 2010 amounting to EUR 1.25bn (SEK 11.9bn). The offered price is EUR 1.32bn (SEK 12.6bn). Georgia-Pacific´s acceptance of this offer is subject to consultations with works councils where appropriate.