Metso reported solid financial performance in the second quarter of 2014, with total orders increasing 5% and services orders increasing 10% compared to the same period last year. EBITA before non-recurring items was €131 million or 13.6% of net sales, an improvement over the prior year. Guidance for 2014 remains unchanged, with net sales estimated to be somewhat below 2013 and EBITA margin expected to be around 12%.