Q1 2015 Interim Report

Q1 2015

  • Revenues totalled SEK 10,407 million (8,550)
  • The operating profit totalled SEK 1,205 million (265)
  • The operating profit, excluding the revaluation of process inventory, totalled SEK 1,102 million (385)
  • Free cash flow totalled SEK 19 million (-432)
  • Earnings per share totalled SEK 3.27 (SEK 0.56)

Improved prices and terms affected by strong USD

  • The effect of a stronger USD and improved smelting terms outweighed the impact of lower metal prices.
  • Several minor disruptions to Smelters’ processes resulted in lower feed compared to preceding quarter’s very strong production.
  • Increased mined production and improved recovery levels at Garpenberg.
  • Production levels fell at Aitik due to winter conditions and maintenance work.
  • Appeal regarding diesel tax at Aitik was rejected. Boliden continues to pursue appeals.

Please find enclosed the full report.

The Interim Report will be presented via a webcast/conference call on Tuesday, 5 May at 09:00 (CET). Information is available at www.boliden.com.

Contact persons for information:

Lennart Evrell, President & CEO Tel: +46 8 610 15 00
Mikael Staffas, CFO Tel: +46 8 610 15 00
Sophie Arnius, Director Investor Relations            Tel: +46 8 610 15 23
      +46 70 590 8072

The information provided comprises information that Boliden is obliged to present, pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was released for publication on 5 May 2015 at 07:45 (CET).

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The abnormally high seismic activity in Garpenberg has decreased and mining production at low levels will commence in the second quarter. The first quarter throughput was just under 0.8 Mton instead of the expected slightly over 0.9 Mton at already communicated grades. All inspections are not yet complete but production in the most affected part of the mine is not expected to resume in 2026. Until further notice, Garpenberg's production is therefore estimated to be around 30 percent of the guided capacity of 3.7 Mton per year. For the first quarter of 2026, EBITDA will be negatively affected by approximately SEK -400 million at today's prices and terms.

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