Results for the first Half-Year 2018
(World News Austria)

o Further profit growth o High capacity utilization in both divisions o Significant margin increase at MM Karton o Costs weigh on profit at MM Packaging The Mayr-Melnhof Group was able to carry forward the positive development since the beginning of the year with a strong second quarter and therefore to conclude the first half-year of 2018 significantly above the previous year. In a balanced market environment both divisions recorded continuing high capacity utilization. The operating profit of the Group rose by around 12 % compared to the previous year`s period. Drivers derived from the cartonboard division, which benefited in particular from higher average prices. The packaging division...