Q4 2017

• Revenues totalled SEK 13,619 m (12,137)
  
• The operating profit totalled SEK 3,091 m (2,353)
• The operating profit, excluding the revaluation of process inventory, totalled SEK 2,912 m (2,106)
• Free cash flow totalled SEK 2,382 m (1,692)
• Earnings per share totalled SEK 8.22 (6.68)

High production, good prices

• Mines: high milled volumes and high grades.
• Smelters: stable production.
• The net debt/equity ratio decreased during the quarter from 19% to 11%.
• Board decision in February 2018 on expansion investments in Kevitsa and Harjavalta. 
• The Board of Directors proposes a payment of SEK 14.00 (5.25) per share.
  
  • An ordinary dividend of SEK 8.25 (5.25) per share.
  • An extra payment of SEK 5.75 per share by automatic share redemption.

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