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Billerud Ab — Investor Day (December 2024)

93 slides from Billerud Ab's investor day presentation, Dec 2, 2024

  1. Slide 1: Capital Markets Day 2024 – Evolve & Strengthen

    Capital Markets Day 2024 “Evolve & Strengthen” .

  2. Slide 2: Agenda

    Agenda Embed sustainability in Our Way Forward 13:00 Ivar Vatne, CEO 14:45 everything we do Ulrika Wedberg, EVP Sustainability Region North America – Evolve Financial targets and capital 13:30 Doug Schwartz, President North America 14:55 allocation Brian Boland, SVP Marketing North America Andrei Kr

  3. Slide 3: Our Way Forward

    Our Way Forward Ivar Vatne CEO General

  4. Slide 4: This is Billerud…

    This is Billerud…

  5. Slide 5: This is Billerud…

    This is Billerud… Materials used by millions of people all over the world, every day Industry know-how and production expertise to develop and produce outstanding material quality Dedicated to a future where lighter, stronger, more durable, and sustainable materials are the norm, not the exception 5

  6. Slide 6: We supply customers in over 100 countries

    This is Billerud… We supply customers in over 100 countries 6

  7. Slide 7: We are a primary fiber producer in ~20% of the global paper and board universe

    This is Billerud… We are a primary fiber producer and operate in ~20% of the global paper and board universe Global paper and board Primary fiber paper and board Primary fiber paper Specialty and board – Eur & NA Mechanical labels papers Middle East & Africa Tissue Newsprint Other Europe 455 Primary

  8. Slide 8: The expansion to North America has fundamentally strengthened Billerud

    This is Billerud… The expansion to North America has fundamentally strengthened Billerud Net sales (SEK bn) 12 12 12 31 30 30 26 24 2020 2021 2022 2023 R12M Q3 '24 Region North America Region Europe & Other 8

  9. Slide 9: …enabling a well diversified business

    This is Billerud… …enabling a well diversified business Net sales by region Net sales by product category Net sales by channel / customer Market pulp, Other, 6% Other, 6% 11% Medical & Cartonboard, Liquid packaging hygiene, 2% 7% board, 24% Industrial, 18% Sack paper, Region North Food & 8% America,

  10. Slide 10: Strong positions in core markets

    This is Billerud… Strong positions in core markets due to our superior product performance and manufacturing expertise Liquid Packaging packaging Fluting Liner Kraft Fluting paper Cartonboard Liner Sack paper Kraft paper Cartonboard boardBoard (aseptic) Region Europe ## 111 #3 2 #2 #5 3 #3 5 #2 Euro

  11. Slide 11: We asked our customers…

    We asked our customers… “ What are the first attributes you spontaneously think of when hearing the name Billerud? ”

  12. Slide 12: We are known for our high-quality products

    This is Billerud… We are known for our high-quality products “ Quality. The products that we “ buy from Billerud are recognized as market leaders. They always maintain - Cartonboard Customer excellent quality. - Containerboard Customer “ I consider them to be the best. - Paper Customer “ Product qua

  13. Slide 13: …empowered by our solid assets

    This is Billerud… …empowered by our solid assets Asset Quality 600 Cartonboard Large and modern assets 500 Pulp mills ktons Number of Recovery boiler start-up LPB pulp lines (latest rebuild) Large and modern assets Machine capacity, ktons Gruvön 670 3 2000 (2024) 400 Gävle 700 3 1968 (2010), 1987 (2

  14. Slide 14: Key deliverables in recent years

    Key deliverables in recent years

  15. Slide 15: Our relative profitability position has strengthened within the industry

    Key deliverables in recent years Our relative profitability position has strengthened within the industry Adj EBITDA % R12M Billerud Peer group average 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 2019/Q4 2020/Q4 2021/Q4 2022/Q4 2023/Q4 Peer group: Stora Enso Packaging Materials, MetsäBoard, Holmen Board & Paper, SCA Contain

  16. Slide 16: Gruvön KM7 ramp-up has gained excellent momentum

    Key deliverables in recent years Gruvön KM7 ramp-up has gained excellent momentum and there is still more growth potential KM7 production volumes ktons Coated materials Uncoated materials 2nd quality 500 400 300 200 100 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Estimate 16

  17. Slide 17: Efficiency enhancement program delivering ahead of time

    Key deliverables in recent years Efficiency enhancement program delivering ahead of time Program impact (SEK M) 1,225 190 initiatives Target: 220 across all functions 1,500 m SEK (run-rate by Q4’25) 190 200 50% of impact 615 delivered from cross- 215 functional activities 175 95 130 >200 employees Q

  18. Slide 18: Expansion into North America - a success

    Key deliverables in recent years Expansion into North America - a success North America Cash Flow (USD m) 4 3 5 13 4 2 ~60% of net acquisition price in 2.5 years 4 3 12 141 3 2 2 1 1 2022 Q2-Q4 2023 Q1-Q4 2024 Q1-Q3 Total OCF Pension contribution CAPEX Net cash flow Net acquisition price 18 18 1. Op

  19. Slide 19: New recovery boiler in Frövi completed

    Key deliverables in recent years New recovery boiler in Frövi completed • On time, on specifications, on budget, done safely • Increased efficiency • Improved environmental performance • A platform for further growth 19

  20. Slide 20: Changing conditions

    Changing conditions

  21. Slide 21: The operating environment has changed – in Europe in particular

    The operating environment has changed – in Europe in particular Fiber situation in Overcapacity New EU Industry Nordics is under concerns in some legislation consolidation pressure segments 21

  22. Slide 22: The entire European pulp & paper industry is under structural pressure

    The entire European pulp & paper industry is under structural pressure EBITDA % Profitability of European packaging peer group 2015-2024 30% 25% 1. Announced growth investments 20% Average Europe “Normal level” 15% 2. Cancellation of 10% several projects 3. Efficiency investments 5% 0% 2015/Q1 2015/

  23. Slide 23: The long-term potential of fiber based packaging is significant

    However, the long-term potential of fiber based packaging is significant Annual growth 588 4.1% 485 2023 2028 Global packaging market, fiber (USD bn) Source: Smithers, Billerud analysis 23 23

  24. Slide 24: Our Way Forward

    Our Way Forward

  25. Slide 25: Billerud's strategy

    Billerud’s strategy Safety first: We choose to be safe every day Our purpose guides us: We make high performance packaging materials for a low carbon society We lean on our values: “We care for each other” and “We do what we say” Region North Region Europe: America: Commitment to Strengthen performa

  26. Slide 26: Updated targets with focus on profitability and asset efficiency

    Updated targets with focus on profitability and asset efficiency FINANCIAL GOALS POLICY SAFETY & CLIMATE IMPACT EBITDA Cash Net debt / CO2e reduction ROCE Dividend ratio LTIFR margin conversion EBITDA by 2030 >50% of net >11% >15% >80% <2.5 <1.5 42% reduction* profit *2022 as base year, Scope 1 and

  27. Slide 27: This is Billerud going forward...

    This is Billerud going forward... • Predictability of our strategic choices • Continued leader in high performance paper and packaging materials • Industry leading sustainability performance • Stronger focus on value creation • Profitability over sales growth • Adapt capacity to run at higher effici

  28. Slide 28: Region North America – Evolve

    Region North America – Evolve Doug Schwartz President North America Brian Boland SVP Marketing North America General

  29. Slide 29: We have the capacity to supply over 1 million tons of paper and market pulp

    We have the capacity to supply over 1 million tons of paper and market pulp per year Split by product category1 SEK 11.7 bn Graphic paper, 70% Specialty paper, 17% 16% Net sales1 EBITDA margin1 Market pulp, 13% Escanaba, MI 660 ktons Capacity per year Wisconsin Rapids, WI Quinnesec, MI 320 ktons 430

  30. Slide 30: Access to abundant low-cost fiber in the upper Midwest

    Access to abundant low-cost fiber in the upper Midwest Net Annual Increment (NAI), removal and surplus Regional fiber procurement costs Michigan Upper Peninsula & WI Northeast 160 12 140 140 120 10 120 111 104 8 100 million m3/a 6.3 85 USD/m3 6 80 68 70 68 5.1 60 4 1.2 40 2 4.3 2.1 2.2 20 0 Accessib

  31. Slide 31: Our capability, unique geography and industry structure give us the right to win

    Our capability, unique geography and industry structure give us the right to win Optimize capacity utilization and strengthen profitability Evolve towards Commitment to packaging graphic and materials with specialty papers EBITDA >18% over modest capex a business cycle 31 31

  32. Slide 32: Increasing capacity utilization by expanding into paperboard

    Increasing capacity utilization by expanding into paperboard ktons 1,200 1,000 Paperboard 800 Specialty label papers 600 Graphic paper 400 200 Market pulp 0 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 32

  33. Slide 33: What is Coated freesheet (CFS)?

    What is Coated freesheet (CFS)? Coated freesheet papers are used in high quality printed communications, including direct mail, brochures, catalogs, magazines, corporate collateral, and books

  34. Slide 34: We are a market leader in North American produced coated freesheet

    We are a market leader in North American produced coated freesheet Coated freesheet is in secular decline Majority of CFS capacity held by two producers NA CFS demand, m metric tons 2,500 Producer 2 9% 2,000 CAGR = -5% 1,500 Billerud 41% 1,000 500 0 Producer 1 50% Source: Numera Analytics, Fastmarke

  35. Slide 35: What are specialty label papers?

    What are specialty label papers? Our specialty label papers include face stock and release liner base papers for pressure sensitive, glue- applied and thermal applications

  36. Slide 36: We will grow our position in label materials

    We will also grow our position as a top North American producer of label materials The specialty label market will grow North American market leader in specialty label papers NA demand, m metric tons 740 Producer 1 720 (import) CAGR = 2% Billerud, 700 34% 680 660 640 620 Producer 6 600 Producer 5 58

  37. Slide 37: Well positioned to displace import volume

    We are well positioned to displace import volume as regionalization will likely grow in importance Import volumes fill over 25% of NA market demand Imports Imports Domestic Domestic shipments shipments Coated Specialty freesheet label Sources: NPR, CNN, IndustryWeek, FreightWaves, AP News, WSJ, AWA,

  38. Slide 38: Evolution towards paperboard

    Evolution towards paperboard

  39. Slide 39: White linerboards – an attractive opportunity

    White linerboards – an attractive opportunity North America Growth Target market market size position by 2030 1.5m 2% ~7% share per year tons 120 ktons Our opportunity • One producer ~75% of capacity • Imports ~300 ktons per year • No new capacity announcements • Independent and integrated converter

  40. Slide 40: Growth in white cartonboards

    Growth in white cartonboards driven by plastic substitution and consumer preferences North America Growth Target market market size position by 2030 3.6m 2% ~2% share per year tons 100 ktons Our opportunity • Top 3 producers ~75% of capacity • Competitor mills in the US South • Imports ~500 ktons pe

  41. Slide 41: Kraftliner is among the largest product categories in NA

    Kraftliner is among the largest product categories in NA North America Growth Target market market size position by 2030 13m 2% <1% share per year tons 100 ktons Our opportunity • Top 4 producers ~90% board, ~80% converting capacity • Consolidated market • No new capacity announcements • Competitor

  42. Slide 42: Midwest: some 145 prospective customers

    Midwest: some 145 prospective customers consuming nearly 7 m tons of paperboard per year Our strengths: Midwest presence • Highly competitive asset base • Service proximity • Machine flexibility reduces supply risk Superior product performance • Superior printing surface • Strong sustainability perf

  43. Slide 43: Modest and scalable investments for growth

    Modest and scalable investments for growth Escanaba Mill Quinnesec Mill SEK 1.2 bn SEK 0.2 bn ________ ________ Woodyard upgrade, increase paper basis weights, Increase paper basis weights, sheet handling roll handling, brown pulp to paper machine 43

  44. Slide 44: Objective to evolve

    Objective to evolve mill Competitive asset base Abundant low-cost fiber Low capital intensity Evolution to paperboard fills Midwest advantage Sustainability leadership capacity 44

  45. Slide 45: Region Europe – Strengthen

    Region Europe – Strengthen Ivar Vatne CEO Gert Larsson SVP Operations Europe General

  46. Slide 46: Capacity over 3 million tons from 6 production units

    We have the capacity to supply over 3 million tons from 6 production units to our diverse customer base Net sales by product category1 SEK 27 bn Liquid packaging board, 35% Containerboard, 20% Sack paper, 11% Cartonboard, 10% 12% Net sales1 EBITDA margin1 Kraft & specialty paper, 14% Market pulp, 10

  47. Slide 47: There has been a structural change in the industry in Europe

    There has been a structural change in the industry in Europe Fiber cost increases Additional capacity installed in Nordics The impact on wood supply from the sanctions on Russia Nordic countries, m tons of market pulp, paper and board capacity 35 Roundwood, 34 million m3 sub Woodchips, Finland 33 4.

  48. Slide 48: Objective: Strengthen performance through existing asset base

    48 Our objective: Strengthen performance through existing asset base EBITDA >15% over a business cycle 48 General

  49. Slide 49: We have clarified roles for each category

    We have clarified roles for each category Liquid packaging board Maintain strong position Focused Cartonboard and coated liner Accelerate growth category positions SC fluting Drive value in selected applications MG paper Drive value with focus on medical/hygiene Sack paper Optimize target applicatio

  50. Slide 50: We excel in segments with high barriers to entry

    We excel in segments with high barriers to entry – underpinned by attractive fundamentals and megatrends Selected examples Leader in high quality sack papers #1 in aseptic liquid packaging board #1 Nordic SC fluting Designed for a cement industry in rapid change Will your boxes make the journey? Qui

  51. Slide 51: Our mills are flexible

    51 Our mills are flexible – allowing us to maximize value from our asset base LPB Cartonboard Fluting Liner Sack paper Kraft paper Frövi / Rockhammar, SE Gruvön, SE Gävle, SE Karlsborg, SE Pietarsaari, FI Skärblacka, SE 51 General

  52. Slide 52: Selective levers to strengthen performance

    These are the selective levers we will focus on to strengthen performance: 01 02 03 04 Secure cost Step change in Fuel momentum Be the preferred competitive mill operating from efficiency choice for our access to fiber in efficiency enhancement customers the Nordics program 52

  53. Slide 53: Secure cost competitive access to fiber

    1. Secure cost competitive access to fiber in the Nordics Secure cost competitive access to fiber Objective: Reduce average cost of wood Cost 1 Partnerships Secure volumes to avoid exposure to high-cost imports / spot market prices 3 2 Fiber optimization (efficiency and mix) Grow private forest owne

  54. Slide 54: Billerud and Sveaskog establish partnership

    1. Secure cost competitive access to fiber in the Nordics Billerud and Sveaskog establish partnership Gradually increase wood purchases Signed letter of intent across Sweden – including partnering Fuelling our joint sustainability agenda to create stronger ties to utilize Marma Skog forest holdings

  55. Slide 55: Grow with private forest owners

    1. Secure cost competitive access to fiber in the Nordics Grow with private forest owners % of fiber purchases from private forest owners 16% 15% 14% Picture of a real private forest owner 13% 12% 2022 2023 2024 Estimate Long term target is 25% of total fiber purchases 55

  56. Slide 56: Increase fiber efficiency and optimize fiber mix

    1. Secure cost competitive access to fiber in the Nordics Increase fiber efficiency and optimize fiber mix Develop and improve Increase flexibility in Reduce fiber losses existing products fiber mix 56

  57. Slide 57: Growth without need for new capital investments

    2.Step change in mill operating efficiency Growth without need for new capital investments​ Safety performance Cost efficiency Production efficiency `! Customer satisfaction and Sustainability reliability 57

  58. Slide 58: Billerud Production System (BPS)

    2.Step change in mill operating efficiency Improved efficiency by implementing the Billerud Production System (BPS) World class manufacturing Total BPS is based on 4 integrated dimensions productive that are all critical for success Lean maintenance Operating Management Mindset and Leadership proces

  59. Slide 59: Starting to see results in 2024

    12 2.Step change in mill operating efficiency 59 Starting to see results in 2024  BPS was designed during 2023  In 2024 we started the process to implement new ways of working in the mills  All mills will be up and running in 2025 OEE % +2 ppts 2023 2024 FC 2025 BPS 2026 BPS 2027 BPS Targeted imp

  60. Slide 60: Replacement recovery boiler in Gävle

    2.Step change in mill operating efficiency The only planned sizable investment is a replacement recovery boiler in Gävle We are exploring different options Decision planned to be made in 2027 60 General

  61. Slide 61: Fuel momentum from our efficiency enhancement program

    3. Fuel momentum from our efficiency enhancement program Fuel momentum from our efficiency enhancement program Pricing Value Fixed cost excellence engineering optimization • Value based pricing • Unlock potential across • Int./ext. benchmarks • Target pricing solution functional silos • Preventive m

  62. Slide 62: We are the preferred customer choice

    4. Be the preferred choice for our customers We are the preferred customer choice Outstanding Easy to do Most sustainable products business with 62 General

  63. Slide 63: Outstanding products through innovation led customer dialogue

    4. Be the preferred choice for our customers Outstanding products through innovation led customer dialogue Superior packaging materials e.g. strength, porosity, hygienic Renewable and sustainable alternatives to plastics e.g. barrier and base papers Sustainable and efficient usage of materials e.g.

  64. Slide 64: Example: QuickFill Plus

    Example of superior packaging materials: QuickFill Plus 15% 38% faster dust filling reduction *vs standard high porosity paper 64

  65. Slide 65: Example: Billerud Flute and Pure Performance

    Example of efficient usage of materials: Billerud Flute and Pure Performance 15% 30% NO material CO2 product savings reduction waste *vs customers’ current fiber-based solution 65

  66. Slide 66: Renewable and sustainable alternatives to plastics

    66 Examples of renewables and sustainable alternatives to plastics: Kraft paper from Karlsborg with CrownBoard Craft from Frövi ConFlex Heatseal vs Est. 50% lower carbon footprint vs plastic wrapping Est. 50% less CO2e vs plastic wrap 66

  67. Slide 67: Billerud (Europe) top performer in carbon production footprint

    4. Be the preferred choice for our customers Billerud (Europe) is the top industry performer in terms of carbon production footprint Helping customers reach their own CO2e emissions per ton of production – Scope 1 & 2 Kg CO2e / ton product (2023) sustainability goals 250 233 EU Competitor 3 • Suppor

  68. Slide 68: Easy to do business with

    4. Be the preferred choice for our customers Easy to do business with customer centric focus and commitment Category and Dedicated technical Reliable, robust and sustainability expertise service and application efficient supply chain and advice development teams 68

  69. Slide 69: Objective to strengthen

    Objective to strengthen Clear role to strengthen Clear category choices underpinned Operating environment has changed performance from existing assets by attractive fundamentals Four clear priorities to improve Significant production flexibility Low capex profile performance 69

  70. Slide 70: Embed sustainability in everything we do

    Embed sustainability in everything we do Ulrika Wedberg EVP Sustainability General

  71. Slide 71: Sustainable packaging materials – at the core of our business

    Sustainable packaging materials – at the core of our business Ambitious Science Based Wood supply from Plastic to paper driving Targets since 2018 sustainable managed demand in both regions forests with biodiversity 71 71

  72. Slide 72: EU regulations – opportunities for the business

    EU regulations – opportunities for the business Products Fiber availability Packaging and Land Use, Land-use Packaging Waste Change and Forestry Regulation "PPWR" (Regulation) "LULUCF" European Deforestation Nature Restoration Law (Regulation) "EUDR“ (Regulation) "NRL“ 72 General

  73. Slide 73: Significant CO2 reduction, greatest potential in North America

    We plan significant reduction in CO2 and our greatest potential is in North America Fossil CO2 emissions* kton CO2 Scope 1 and 2 emissions -42% 1,200 Region Europe 1,000 28 800 600 400 Region North America 200 491 0 2022 2030 Total Region North America Region Europe * Kg/ton product, 2023 73

  74. Slide 74: Biogenic carbon capture storage and usage

    Biogenic carbon capture storage and usage – a future potential business opportunity Carbon capture at Billerud mills CO2 storage Carbon Removal Credits – “CRC” CCS eMethanol production CCU Renewable Hydrogen electricity production Sustainable aviation fuel production 74

  75. Slide 75: Net zero carbon by 2040

    We will set the bar higher towards 2040 NET ZERO CARBON BY 2040 It might sound ambitious – but that’s the point.

  76. Slide 76: Financial targets and capital allocation

    Financial targets and capital allocation Andrei Krés CFO General

  77. Slide 77: Mixed financial performance in the wake of structural industry shifts

    Mixed financial performance in the wake of structural industry shifts SEK bn R12M Adj EBITDA EBITDA Margin 9 Europe1 25% North America 8 Other2 7 20% 6 R12M Adj EBITDA margin 5 15% 4 3 10% 2 1 5% 0 -1 0% Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q3 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20

  78. Slide 78: Return on capital employed impacted by strategic investments

    Return on capital employed impacted by recent strategic investments and mixed profitability % Return on capital employed1 20 18 Covid 16 14 12 Gruvön KM7 investment 10 8 6 4 2 0 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q4 Q1 Q3 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 78 1. Rolling 12 months

  79. Slide 79: We have a strong balance sheet

    We have a strong balance sheet Balanced debt maturity profile and diversified Net debt leverage well below target loan portfolio1 SEK bn SEK bn Commercial paper 8.0 2.5 8.0 1.1 7.0 2.5 2.0 7.0 Term loans Medium term notes 1.9 2.0 2.4 6.0 6.0 1.6 1.6 1.5 5.0 1.5 5.0 Other bond loans Undrawn 4.0 4.0 R

  80. Slide 80: Made possible by prudent capital allocation

    Made possible by prudent capital allocation Capital allocation 5 years1 SEK bn 2 2 34 1 1 55 13 perating surplus Base cape trategic cape Net M hareholder hareholder Working capital Net debt contributions distributions 1. Q4-2019 – Q3-2024 80

  81. Slide 81: High level of shareholder remuneration

    While maintaining high level of shareholder remuneration SEK/share 8.0 37% Average dividend pay-out 7.0 ratio 76% 2.0 6.0 5.0 88% 136% 54% 4.0 3.0 5.5 65% 2.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 1.0 2.0 0.0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Dividend Extra dividend 81

  82. Slide 82: New financial targets focusing on profitability and asset efficiency

    New financial targets focusing on profitability and asset efficiency FINANCIAL GOALS POLICY SAFETY & CLIMATE IMPACT EBITDA Cash Net debt / CO2e reduction ROCE Dividend ratio LTIFR margin conversion EBITDA by 2030 >50% of net >11% >15% >80% <2.5 <1.5 42% reduction* profit • Return on capital employed

  83. Slide 83: Returns and profitability over a business cycle

    The aim to achieve returns and profitability over a business cycle Illustrative ROCE >11% EBITDA >15% Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 83

  84. Slide 84: Two regions facing different end market and input cost conditions

    Our two regions are facing different end market and input cost conditions Europe cost development North America cost development 180 180 170 170 160 160 150 150 140 140 130 130 120 120 110 110 100 100 90 90 80 80 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3

  85. Slide 85: Profitability levers differ by region

    Profitability levers differ due to different cost structure and capacity utilization Europe cost composition North America cost composition Fixed costs Fixed costs 25% 44% Variable Variable costs 56% costs 75% Capacity utilization Capacity utilization 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 87% 85% 85% 89% 57

  86. Slide 86: We target an EBITDA > SEK 6 bn per year

    We target an EBITDA > SEK 6 bn per year Volume Cost >15% recovery inflation Pricing & mix European optimization emission Next step 2.0 – 2.5 >18% allowances1 efficiency Mill enhancement 10% efficiency Wood supply North optimization 1.9 America Evolution 4.3 – 4.8 >15% 3.2 EBITDA (SEK bn) ~ -2% of -1

  87. Slide 87: Disciplined capital allocation with selected strategic opportunities

    We will maintain disciplined capital allocation with selected strategic opportunities Free cash flow allocation priorities 1 Maintain sound financial position to execute on dividend policy 2 Evolve North American assets towards packaging materials with modest capex level 3 Disciplined capex in Europ

  88. Slide 88: Strategic capex concentrated to 2025

    Strategic capex concentrated to 2025 Escanaba Mill Quinnesec Mill SEK 1.2 bn SEK 0.2 bn ________ ________ 2024 2025 2026 2024 2025 2026 0.2 1.0 0.2 Woodyard upgrade, increase paper basis weights, Increase paper basis weights, roll handling roll handling, brown pulp to paper machine 88

  89. Slide 89: Mid-term base capex of SEK 2.2 bn per year

    Mid-term base capex of SEK 2.2 bn per year and select strategic capex focusing on North America SEK bn 4 3 Depreciation ~2.8 1.1 1.2 1.0 0.3 0.4 0.2 2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 1 2 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Base capex Strategic capex Depreciation 89

  90. Slide 90: Succeeding with our financial ambition

    Succeeding with our financial ambition will maintain strong Billerud and is an attractive value proposition Europe Strengthen performance through existing asset base EBITDA Cash ROCE margin conversion Disciplined Continued strong Billerud capital >11% >15% >80% allocation focusing on value creation

  91. Slide 91: Concluding Remarks

    Concluding Remarks Ivar Vatne CEO General

  92. Slide 92: Key takeaways

    Key takeaways • We have strong market positions and flexibility in our production • Long-term demand for fiber-based packaging is solid and growing • A more predictable Billerud and Our Way Forward: – Evolve the product mix towards Paperboard in North America – Strengthen our performance from existi

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