Improved EBITDA and Sales Performance
Consolidated EBITDA increased 25% from Q2 to $140 million, reflecting stronger pricing and lower production costs. Third quarter sales levels increased 2% from Q2 and remained stable year-over-year.
Containerboard Segment Growth
Third quarter sales in Containerboard increased by 4% sequentially. EBITDA was $90 million, a 50% increase from Q2. Year-to-date converting shipments increased 6% in Canada and 5% in the U.S.
Specialty Products Division Performance
Q3 sales in the Specialty Products division increased 1% from Q2. EBITDA was up 4% or $1 million from Q2, with a year-over-year sales increase of 8% and a 29% improvement in EBITDA.
Reduced Net Debt
Sequential net debt decreased by $54 million in the third quarter due to positive impacts from cash flow from operations and working capital variances.