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    In the fourth quarter of 2016, net sales increased by 6% to SEK 30.9 billion ($3.5 billion). Organic sales, which exclude exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, increased by 2%, of which volume accounted for 2% and price/mix for 0%. Organic sales were level in mature markets compared with the same period a year ago and increased by 7% in emerging markets. Emerging markets accounted for 33% of net sales. Exchange rate effects increased net sales by 1%, and the acquisition of Wausau Paper Corp. increased net sales by 3%.

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