Metso's fourth-quarter 2017 sales are estimated to total €710 million, an increase of 5% from Q4/2016. However, profitability of the Minerals segment came in weaker than expected, due to a higher than estimated share of equipment sales compared to services sales and a weak margin of the services business. Metso's adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITA) is estimated at €64 million, corresponding to a margin of 9.1% (Q4/2016: €64 million and 9.4%). Metso's fourth-quarter