The Group’s net sales grew by 2.5% to EUR 1,647.0 (1,607.6) million. Net sales increased by 2.4% in Finland and by 3.0% in other countries. International operations accounted for 14.5% (14.4%) of net sales.
The Group’s adjusted EBITDA declined to EUR 118.6 (126.7) million, 7.2% (7.9%). The Group’s EBITDA declined to EUR 83.7 (116.0) million, 5.1% (7.2%).
The adjusted operating result declined to EUR 42.4 (47.1) million, or 2.6% (2.9%) of net sales.
Special items weighed down the result by EUR 69.9 (16.4) million. The special items include a provision of EUR 18.2 million related to lease agreements for warehouses to be closed in Russia.