Mondi has delivered a solid full-year performance in very challenging market conditions.

  • Resilient performance in challenging circumstances
  • Clear pick-up in European trading conditions in the final quarter
  • Strong performance from European Uncoated Fine Paper business throughout the year
  • Substantial cash generation from operations of €867 million
  • Strong cash management with net debt down to €1.5 billion despite around €300 million spent on major capital projects
  • Delivered cost savings of €251 million, significantly in excess of target
  • Achieved very strong control of working capital, resulting in a net working capital inflow of €248 million for the year
  • Polish recycled containerboard machine and box plant projects successfully completed and significant progress on Russian project

Chief executive’s review

The 2009 financial year was both challenging and rewarding for Mondi. The impact of the global recession on Mondi’s business has been significant, with difficult trading conditions prevailing particularly in the first half of 2009.

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Chairmen’s statement

Mondi’s focus on strategy and our rigorous attention to operational efficiency enabled us to emerge from the current economic downturn in good shape and well-positioned to deliver attractive returns to our shareholders in the longer term.

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