UPM-Kymmene Oyj announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was EUR 2,384 million compared to EUR 2,077 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 304 million compared to EUR 148 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 239 million compared to EUR 101 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.45 compared to EUR 0.19 a year ago. For the half year, sales was EUR 4,618 million compared to EUR 4,364 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 583 million compared to EUR 391 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 463 million compared to EUR 292 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.87 compared to EUR 0.55 a year ago.