Operations in 2002
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Supply and Demand Risk
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Supply and Demand Risk
  • Product prices, raw material and energy costs are cyclical and therefore a period of low product prices or high raw material costs affects profitability.
  • Reliance on imported wood may oblige the Group to pay higher prices for key raw materials or change manufacturing operations.
  • Reliance on outside suppliers for the majority of energy needs leaves the Group susceptible to changes in energy prices as well as shortage of supply.
  • Changes in consumer preferences may have an effect on demand for certain products and thus on profitability.
  • Exchange rate fluctuations may have a significant impact on financial results.




 
 
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