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division. In the previous year, one-off expenses in the amount of EUR -8.6
million were included, which were divided equally between the two divisions. The
Group's operating margin was at 9.6 % (1Q 2020: 10.0 %).

Financial income of EUR 0.5 million (1Q 2020: EUR 0.4 million) contrasted with
financial expenses of EUR -3.6 million (1Q 2020: EUR -2.1 million). "Other
financial result - net" amounted to EUR 0.5 million (1Q 2020: EUR -0.1 million).

Accordingly, profit before tax at EUR 58.6 million was 6.7 % below the previous
year's value (1Q 2020: EUR 62.8 million). Income tax expense amounted to EUR
14.7 million (1Q 2020: EUR 17.7 million), resulting in an effective Group tax
rate of 25.2 % (1Q 2020: 28.2 %).

Profit for the period decreased slightly from EUR 45.1 million to EUR 43.9
million.

OUTLOOK

With well-filled order books, we see growing demand for cartonboard and
packaging also in 2021. In view of the continuing increase in input prices for
fibers, energy, chemicals and logistics, the focus is currently on passing them
on. The objective is to return in the second half of the year 2021 to the
earnings level of the 1st quarter in the Group's current business after an
expected decline in result in the 2nd quarter.

In addition to the necessary price increases, our intensified investments in the
future and growth projects in several mills of MM Karton and MM Packaging got
off to a good start. As reported, the main emphasis is on improving cost
structures and increasing market penetration with sustainable, innovative fiber-
based packaging solutions. However, this is also accompanied by selective
adjustment and restructuring measures in the portfolio, as currently planned at
MM Graphia Bielefeld in the 2nd quarter. By relocating the production volume to
other MM Packaging sites in Germany, but also in Russia, Ukraine and Asia,
competitiveness is to be increased. This measure is expected to result in one-
off expenses of EUR 25 - 30 million in the 2nd quarter.

The closing of the Kotkamills acquisition in Finland continues to be expected in
the middle of the year and that of Kwidzyn in Poland in the 3rd quarter of 2021.

Please find the detailed Press Release and the Report for the first quarter of
2021 as well as the CEO Audio-Q&A-Webcast on our website: www.mayr-melnhof.com.

Forthcoming results:

August 19, 2021 Half-Year Results 2021





Further inquiry note:
For further information, please contact:

Stephan Sweerts-Sporck
Investor Relations
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Brahmsplatz 6, A-1040 Vienna
Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mayr-melnhof.com

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