UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-6 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 12, 2003
TeliaSonera
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Marbackagatan 11 S-123 86 Farsta, Sweden
(Address of principal executive offices)
0-30340
(Commission File Number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F / x / Form 40-F / /
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information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes / / No / x /
TeliaSonera January-March 2003
- Pro Forma*
Q1 in Brief
Key Figures
In millions, except percentages and per share data |
Jan-Mar 2003 SEK |
Jan-Mar 2003 EUR |
Jan-Mar 2002 SEK |
Jan-Dec 2002 SEK |
Net sales |
20,349 |
2,198 |
19,642 |
80,979 |
Growth in net sales (%) |
3.6 |
3.6 |
n/c |
0.1 |
EBITDA |
7,562 |
817 |
6,572 |
15,400 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
7,562 |
817 |
5,972 |
25,457 |
Margin (%) |
37.2 |
37.2 |
30.4 |
31.4 |
Income from associated companies |
23 |
3 |
2,419 |
-33,039 |
Operating income |
3,227 |
349 |
4,625 |
-45,958 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
3,227 |
349 |
2,010 |
5,992 |
Income after financial items |
2,711 |
293 |
4,674 |
-46,791 |
Net income |
1,602 |
173 |
3,878 |
-32,890 |
Earnings/loss per share |
0.34 |
0.04 |
0.83 |
-7.03 |
Investments |
1,951 |
211 |
3,897 |
14,506 |
of which CAPEX |
1,676 |
181 |
2,653 |
11,710 |
Free cash flow |
3,897 |
420 |
-289 |
9,534 |
Comments from Anders Igel, President and CEO
"It is very pleasing to see the strong margin development across the operations and that the implemented efficiency measures are yielding results."
"I am however not satisfied with the market share development. We are now taking efforts to reverse the trend and increased market efforts will have an effect on operating income."
"Focus going forward is on commercial actions, continued synergy realization and efficiency improvements."
* Pro forma presentation as if the merger of Telia and Sonera had taken place on January 1, 2002 and excluding Telia's Finnish mobile operations and Swedish cable TV operations. Convenience translation only, conversion rate SEK 1 = EUR 0.108019.
Review of the Group
Strong earnings development
Net sales for the TeliaSonera Group increased 3.6 percent to SEK 20,349 million during the first quarter compared to the same quarter of 2002, which includes fluctuations in exchange rates that negatively affected net sales by 1 percent.
Mobile communications showed strong growth in Norway, Denmark, the Baltic countries and Eurasia, while growth in Finland and Sweden was weak. Internet and broadband continued to increase in the Nordic and Baltic countries, while fixed voice sales continued to fall.
EBITDA increased 15 percent to SEK 7,562 million, mainly due to higher margins in the Swedish operations, continued strong earnings in Norway, and narrowing of losses from International Carrier. Consolidation of Fintur also had a positive impact.
There were no non-recurring items in the first quarter of 2003. Excluding non-recurring items in the comparable quarter, EBITDA increased 27 percent and the margin improved to 37 percent (30).
Income from associated companies decreased to SEK 23 million (2,419). Non-recurring items of SEK 2,015 million, mainly from the divestiture of Pannon, affected income in the comparable quarter.
Operating income totaled SEK 3,227 million (4,625). Excluding non-recurring items in the comparable quarter, operating income improved SEK 1,217 million.
Financial items totaled SEK -516 million (49), of which sales and write-downs of financial investments in Holding totaled SEK -198 million (151).
After minority stakes and tax, net income was SEK 1,602 million (3,878), and earnings per share SEK 0.34 (0.83).
High free cash flow
The substantial increase in EBITDA and low CAPEX generated strong free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less CAPEX) of SEK 3,897 million (-289). Disbursements from restructuring reserves affected free cash flow by SEK -417 million. Remaining restructuring reserves for future disbursements totaled SEK 4,243 million at the end of the first quarter.
The strong cash flow enabled the Group to strengthen its financial position by reducing its net debt by SEK 3,427 million to SEK 34,648 million during the quarter.
Rapid integration of operations
Telia's and Sonera's operations were rapidly integrated and a new division of responsibilities was implemented in order to ensure customer-orientation and synergies.
Responsibility for day-to-day operations is decentralized to four geographic profit centers: TeliaSonera Sweden, TeliaSonera Finland, TeliaSonera Norway, Denmark and Baltic Countries, and TeliaSonera International. The units are organized and staffed.
A new head office has been established and staffed. Corporate Headquarters includes two Group-wide units with overarching responsibility for the Group's product portfolio, infrastructure, IT-systems and purchasing and for realizing synergies within these areas.
Several synergy initiatives taken during the quarter
Several initiatives were taken in order to generate synergies by negotiations with suppliers and by eliminating dual corporate functions, overlapping network resources, dual MMS platforms, dual IT software licenses, and dual roaming agreements.
Synergy savings from decisions taken so far
SEK million |
Full run rate annual effect (by 2005) |
Effect in 2003 |
OPEX |
||
Product and service development |
30 |
18 |
IT systems and infrastructure |
16 |
16 |
Purchasing |
116 |
116 |
Network operations |
129 |
58 |
Corporate functions |
145 |
145 |
Total |
436 |
353 |
CAPEX |
||
IT systems and infrastructure |
- |
15 |
Purchasing |
115 |
133 |
Network operations |
12 |
17 |
Total |
127 |
165 |
The initiatives that have been taken thus far are expected to yield annual cost savings of SEK 436 million and annual investment savings of SEK 127 million by the end of 2005, which is ahead of schedule. The actions had only a minor effect during the first quarter. One-off expenses for implementing these synergies are estimated to less than SEK 100 million during the period 2003-2005. No expenses for synergies implementation were reported in the quarter.
Redundancies in Sweden and Finland
Profit centers TeliaSonera Sweden and TeliaSonera Finland initiated negotiations with the union organizations on redundancies. In Finland it is currently estimated that 400 jobs will be affected, while the effect in Sweden will be determined before summer.
The redundancies are a result of the merger, which generates overlapping within several areas, but these are also due to the introduction of a simpler and more customer-oriented organization and the ongoing streamlining efforts within each profit center.
Agreement to divest Com Hem
On April 23, 2003, TeliaSonera signed an agreement for the sale of the cable television business Com Hem AB in Sweden to the venture capital company EQT Northern Europe. The sales price totals SEK 2,150 million and the sale is expected to generate a positive cash flow of over SEK 1,900 million.
The divestiture was one of the commitments made by Telia vis-à-vis the European Commission in conjunction with the merger between Telia and Sonera.
The execution of the deal is contingent on the approval of the European Commission and anti-trust authorities. TeliaSonera expects to record the transaction, which will not generate any capital gain in the pro forma income statement, in the second or third quarter of 2003.
Review of Profit Centers
TeliaSonera Sweden
Strong earnings improvement despite loss of market shares
Due to generally slow growth in the market and a high level of activity among competitors, external net sales fell somewhat during the quarter. Sales of mobile communications increased 1 percent while sales of fixed communications decreased 1 percent. Increased competition within fixed voice with an extensive range of discounted offers caused TeliaSonera to lose market shares in the consumer segment during the quarter.
Profitability improved and the margin increased to 41 percent (33), due to the effects of streamlining measures in 2002 and low external costs within development and administration. The largest cost savings were within fixed communications. Marketing costs are expected to increase.
CAPEX decreased to SEK 601 million (1,122). Investments were kept low in networks and other production platforms. During the first quarter, SEK 66 million (97) was invested in mobile communications and SEK 535 million (1,025) in fixed communications.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
10,486 |
10,578 |
43,381 |
of which external |
10,192 |
10,263 |
41,533 |
EBITDA |
4,254 |
3,450 |
14,713 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
4,254 |
3,501 |
15,607 |
Margin (%) |
40.6 |
33.1 |
36.0 |
Operating income |
2,717 |
1,865 |
8,026 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
2,717 |
1,916 |
8,936 |
CAPEX |
601 |
1,122 |
4,453 |
New offers to counter market share drop in
the Consumer segment
In order to face the tougher competition on the consumer market, extensive preparations were made for developing new attractive offers that were launched on the market in May and that are expected to increase customer loyalty and counter market share drop.
The main events during the quarter in the Mobile product area were the launch of MMS and a campaign regarding Classic mobile subscriptions. In the product area Internet and Data Services, the order process for broadband services through the web was made fully automatic. The extended reach for ADSL will make broadband available to an additional 170,000 customers and two new types of subscriptions will be launched in order to increase the range of choices for customers.
Campaign starting to pay off in the Business segment
Efforts have been made to improve service for small and medium-size companies by increasing local presence, segmenting the market and developing new offers. Loyalty programs are being implemented.
Several activities were carried out on the market in order to win back customers. These activities were effective during the quarter, particularly within fixed communications. Demand for value-added services was strong.
Several event activities were carried out in different cities. A major marketing campaign was successfully run together with the Large Corporate Customers segment.
Prestigious business agreements within
the Large Corporate segment
The sales organization was trimmed and new offers were developed in order to support large companies and organizations in their business development efforts.
TeliaSonera's market position among large companies and organizations was further strengthened by offering solutions that integrate fixed and mobile communications, voice and data and several prestigious deals were made during the quarter.
The launch of IT-related communications services was positively received on the market.
The launch of Telia GPRS LAN access spurred greater interest in mobile data solutions. In order to promote Telia Mobile Mail Access, several executives and other key persons were given the service during a trial period.
Strong growth in fixed voice in the Operators segment
In the Operators segment demand increased for fixed voice, mobile services as well as Internet and data services. Growth derived from strong customer growth within fixed voice and increased demand for mobile roaming, co-location, hosting and content. Within Internet and Data Services, sales increased mainly due to strong development in ADSL with two new products launched during the period.
Mobile communications
External sales in mobile communications increased only 1 percent to SEK 2,480 million (2,447); due to relatively weak market development, a lower price level (3 percent) and a greater share of prepaid card customers.
Among consumers, demand for prepaid cards was strong while demand for post-paid subscriptions were weak in both the Consumer and Business segments.
The number of mobile customers increased by 67,000 to 3,671,000 during the quarter. Prepaid cards increased by 67,000 to 1,854,000, while the number of subscriptions was on the same level (1,817,000). The number of customers via service providers climbed by 14,000 to 102,000.
The average monthly traffic volume per customer (MoU) decreased to 120 (121) minutes and ARPU dropped to SEK 252 (262) due to a greater share of prepaid card customers. For subscription customers, MoU climbed to 191 minutes (176) and ARPU rose to SEK 414 (397). The number of sent SMS messages per customer and month increased to 14 (11). Churn remained at the same level, 11 percent.
EBITDA improved to SEK 1,235 million (1,137) and the margin was strengthened to 44 percent (42).
On March 31, 2003, Svenska UMTS-licens AB, jointly owned by TeliaSonera and Tele2, requested permission to delay the completion of the 3G network in Sweden. At the end of the quarter, investments in the 3G network totaled SEK 664 million.
Fixed communications
Within fixed communications, external net sales fell 1 percent to SEK 7,712 million (7,816). Fixed voice decreased 1 percent to SEK 5,448 million, of which traffic sales dropped 6 percent to SEK 2,468 million. The decrease was on the retail market, where TeliaSonera lost market shares in the consumer segment. Traffic sales on the wholesale market increased during the quarter.
Sales from subscriptions and value-added services climbed 3 percent to SEK 2,980 million, which is attributable to increased demand for premium rate calls, caller ID and TeleSvar voicemail. The number of subscriptions fell by 24,000 to 5,534,000 and ISDN channels by 54,000 to 829,000.
Demand remained high within Internet and Data Services and sales increased 7 percent to SEK 1,911 million. This growth was primarily within Internet access, where the number of customers with dial-up Internet increased by 21,000 to 784,000 and the number of broadband customers (ADSL) increased by 24,000 to 341,000. The Internet business now reports positive EBITDA.
Fixed communications showed earnings improvement and EBITDA increased to SEK 3,019 million (2,313). The margin strengthened to 39 percent (29), excluding non-recurring items of SEK -51 million during the comparable quarter.
TeliaSonera Finland
High profitability and growth despite tight competition
External net sales increased during the first quarter by 3 percent and earnings remained strong. Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments from the merger affected operating income by SEK -519 million (-512).
CAPEX levels were maintained and included SEK 200 million (185) from mobile communications and SEK 191 million (228) from fixed communications.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
4,368 |
4,201 |
17,515 |
of which external |
4,264 |
4,146 |
17,295 |
EBITDA |
1,823 |
1,815 |
6,925 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
1,823 |
1,817 |
6,869 |
Margin (%) |
41.7 |
43.3 |
39.2 |
Operating income |
690 |
679 |
2,112 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
690 |
681 |
2,056 |
CAPEX |
391 |
413 |
2,151 |
Several new services in the Consumer segment
In the consumer segment, a wide range of activities was underway during the quarter to prepare for number portability and improve customer loyalty.
Usage per mobile subscriber increased and GPRS subscription growth was strong. The number of subscriptions fell due to overall high churn level in the market.
The number of broadband customers increased, while the number of dial-up customers decreased slightly due to migration to broadband.
Several new services were launched for the new color display handsets, including an award-winning real-time hockey league update service. In March, a pilot was launched that enables customers to watch video on their GSM mobile phones with GPRS functionality.
Single point of contact in the Business segment
The sales units now act as a single point of contact for the segment and the sales organization has been restructured into four geographical areas in order to get closer to the customers.
The new sales management model boosted business customer sales despite increased competition. Sales of data services, particularly DSL-based services, increased and usage of mobile data grew.
Number portability, which will be introduced during the second quarter, is expected to further increase competition. However, improved quality of service, customer care and combined service offerings are being planned to meet increased competition.
Positive response to pan-Nordic services in
the Large Corporate segment
The sales unit was reorganized during the first quarter to better meet corporate customer needs.
TeliaSonera's ability to offer global and especially pan-Nordic services generated positive response from customers.
In April, the Finnish Parliament selected TeliaSonera Finland to provide home office services for Parliament members.
A downturn in the Finnish business environment reduced demand from corporate customers due to their own intensified activities to adjust their cost base. Price competition intensified especially within the data market.
Increased demand for mobile products in the Operators segment
Interest for operator products grew within the mobile product area. A new service operator, Globetel, chose TeliaSonera as its network provider for mobile communications.
Mobile communications
The usage of mobile services continued to increase, though the market faced downward pressure on prices. TeliaSonera adjusted subscription prices to simplify the pricing structure and to be more competitive in the mobile market. External net sales increased by 1 percent to SEK 2,690 million (2,657) during the quarter.
The number of GSM subscriptions decreased by 37,000 to 2,453,000. Mobile churn was high, at 15.8 percent (12.3), because of the exceptionally large number of disconnections in January. The churn levels recorded in February and March were moderate.
TeliaSonera Finland continued activities to increase voice and messaging usage. Outgoing minutes of use increased to 151 minutes (143) and the number of SMS messages per customer and month increased to 27 (26). ARPU decreased to EUR 38 (39) due to declining prices.
EBITDA totaled SEK 1,393 million (1,374) and the margin was 51 percent (51).
The build out of the 3G mobile network continued and the network will be commercially launched as soon as there are sufficient terminals available and the network technology is feasible.
Fixed communications
External net sales increased 6 percent to SEK 1,574 million (1,489). Internet and data services increased 3 percent to SEK 606 million (588). The number of consumer broadband Internet subscriptions climbed during the first quarter by 11,000 to 81,000, while the number of consumer dial-up subscriptions decreased by 7,000 to 174,000. In corporate data services, customers are migrating from Frame Relay services to DSL-based services. Particularly smaller SME companies choose ADSL services.
Fixed voice sales decreased 3 percent to SEK 668 million mainly as an effect of the increase of mobile and broadband usage. Traffic sales decreased 2 percent to SEK 354 million, while subscriptions and value-added sales decreased 3 percent to SEK 314 million. The number of fixed voice subscriptions decreased by 9,000 to 494,000, and the number of ISDN channels decreased slightly to 218,000.
For customer equipment and others, external net sales rose to SEK 300 million (213).
EBITDA decreased to SEK 430 million (441) and the margin weakened to 27 percent (29).
TeliaSonera Norway, Denmark, Baltic Countries
Increased profitability and market share in Norway
NetCom carried out several marketing activities during the quarter, aimed at promoting the use of wireless communications. The activities met with great success and contributed to a 27 percent increase in external net sales despite tougher competition. The increase is attributable to customer growth as well as increased traffic per customer.
The number of mobile customers climbed by 63,000 to 1,151,000, while the number of customers via service providers dropped by 13,000 to 77,000. The average monthly traffic volume per customer increased to 155 minutes (144), leading ARPU to climb to NOK 353 (326). The number of sent SMS messages per customer and month increased to 70 (57).
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
1,515 |
1,200 |
5,537 |
of which external |
1,496 |
1,176 |
5,482 |
EBITDA |
646 |
422 |
2,133 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
646 |
422 |
2,129 |
Margin (%) |
42.6 |
35.2 |
38.5 |
Operating income |
81 |
-74 |
-38 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
81 |
-74 |
-42 |
CAPEX |
161 |
212 |
1,094 |
Continued customer growth, increased traffic per customer and streamlining costs affected earnings, and both EBITDA and operating income showed improvement. The repayment from Telenor of SEK 42 million due to overcharged prices on leased lines also had a positive effect on earnings.
To further increase market penetration, an agreement was signed with Telering for reselling NetCom's services in Norway. A general agreement was signed with COOP Norge for delivery of mobile communications to the organization's 928,000 members.
The Norwegian government decided in the beginning of 2003 to allow the holders of 3G licenses to postpone the build out of 3G, which means that NetCom has an additional 15 months to complete the network.
Turn-around program yielding results in Denmark
Earnings in the Danish operations improved for both the fixed and mobile businesses. CAPEX fell to SEK 74 million (289), due to the restructuring and concentration of the fixed network operations. Of the investments, SEK 25 million (36) referred to mobile communications and SEK 33 million (253) referred to fixed communications.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
717 |
711 |
2,783 |
of which external |
696 |
623 |
2,593 |
EBITDA |
-27 |
-91 |
-1,849 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
-27 |
-90 |
-1,309 |
Margin (%) |
-3.8 |
-12.7 |
-47.0 |
Operating income |
-202 |
-289 |
-5,764 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
-202 |
-289 |
-2,234 |
CAPEX |
74 |
289 |
953 |
Mobile communications
Competition increased on the Danish market. Service providers offered attractive per-minute rates while operators mainly competed by offering attractive mobile phone prices.
TeliaSonera concentrated its efforts on streamlining the operations, improving service to customers and increasing the profitability of its customer base. Customers who despite repeated reminders had not paid their bills were disconnected, causing the number of customers to drop by 28,000 to 438,000 during the quarter. Increased market activities are planned.
External net sales climbed 77 percent, however, to SEK 289 million (163) and the average traffic volume per customer and month increased 18 percent. The number of sent SMS messages per customer and month surged to 49 (23). EBITDA improved to SEK -4 million
(-128).
A subscription targeting young people (Telia Xpress) was launched during the quarter. On February 28, a fee of DKK 3 was introduced for each MMS message sent.
Establishing the 3G network in Denmark is in a start-up phase. According to the license requirements, the network will cover 30 percent of the population at the end of 2004.
Fixed communications
The restructuring efforts in the Danish fixed-line operations aimed at remedying the poor profitability are now starting to yield results. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2002, EBITDA, excluding restructuring costs, improved from SEK -494 million to SEK -57 million. The closedown of operations caused external sales to drop from SEK 280 million to SEK 262 million compared with the fourth quarter.
The restructuring efforts will continue in the second quarter by phasing out additional technology and office facilities, leasing and service contracts.
Most of the restructuring is expected to be complete before the end of the year. SEK 89 million of the restructuring reserve, which totaled SEK 487 million at the end of 2002, was utilized during the first quarter. 60 percent is expected to be reversed during 2003 and the remainder during the next three-year period.
For Internet and cable television operations in Stofa, external sales rose by 22 percent to SEK 145 million. The number of cable television customers increased by 1,000 to 189,000 and the number of customers with broadband Internet increased by 6,000 to 87,000. EBITDA improved to SEK 35 million (12).
Baltic Countries
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
1,413 |
1,512 |
6,309 |
of which external |
1,402 |
1,511 |
6,291 |
EBITDA |
705 |
719 |
2,995 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
705 |
719 |
3,020 |
Margin (%) |
49.9 |
47.6 |
47.9 |
Income from associated companies |
110 |
78 |
393 |
Operating income |
275 |
309 |
1,505 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
275 |
309 |
1,537 |
CAPEX |
132 |
286 |
1,334 |
Shift from fixed to mobile in Lithuania
The mobile operator Omnitel reported a 10 percent increase in external net sales to SEK 439 million (399) and the number of customers climbed by 5,000 to 855,000. Growth was 16 percent in local currency. EBITDA improved to SEK 220 million (140) and the margin increased to 50 percent (35). As a step in the ongoing customer-orientation, loyalty programs were launched for both business customers and consumers.
Operating income increased to SEK 80 million (31).
The fixed network operator Lietuvos Telekomas' external net sales fell 22 percent to SEK 511 million (652), mainly due to strong price competition from the mobile sector. Sales of fixed voice dropped 29 percent and the number of subscriptions fell by 43,000 to 893,000.
ADSL, however, increased by 2,000 to 13,000 and the number of ISDN channels by 1,000 to 36,000.
Decreased sales affected EBITDA, which fell to SEK 277 million (354), but the margin is still very high, 53 percent (54).
Lietuvos Telekomas has undergone extensive restructuring. The number of employees was further reduced by 400 during the quarter.
The continued focus is to win back customers and develop the Internet and data business taking advantage of the modern and developed network.
The modernization of the fixed network entailed substantial depreciation and affected operating income, which fell to SEK -27 million (69) during the quarter.
Strong mobile growth in Latvia
The mobile operator Latvijas Mobilais Telefons' external net sales totaled SEK 431 million (436). Growth was 11 percent in local currency. The customer base increased by 28,000 to 502,000. MMS was launched during the quarter.
EBITDA and the margin remained on approximately the same level as during the comparable quarter. Operating income increased to SEK 144 million (135).
The fixed network company Lattelekom (associated company) reported reduced sales and earnings during the quarter. Share of net income totaled SEK 10 million (50). After amortization of badwill, income from Lattelekom was SEK 52 million (83).
Increased earnings in Estonia
The mobile operator EMT (associated company) reported increased sales and earnings. Share of net income totaled SEK 65 million (21). After amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments, income from EMT was SEK 44 million (-1).
The fixed network operator Eesti Telefon (associated company) also reported increased sales and earnings. Share of net income totaled SEK 26 million (8). After amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments, income from Eesti Telefon was SEK 14 million (-4).
TeliaSonera International
Strong growth in Eurasia
Fintur (consolidated as of September 2002) reported good sales and earnings development. External net sales (in USD) rose 27 percent and EBITDA improved 10 percent compared with the same quarter 2002. The number of subscriptions increased by 113,000 to 1,727,000, primarily attributable to prepaid cards. In absolute numbers, growth was highest in Kazakhstan.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec* 2002 |
Net sales |
558 |
- |
847 |
of which external |
558 |
- |
847 |
EBITDA |
280 |
- |
457 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
280 |
- |
457 |
Margin (%) |
50.2 |
- |
54.0 |
Operating income |
133 |
18 |
-76 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
133 |
18 |
-76 |
CAPEX |
225 |
- |
234 |
* Four months
Fintur increased its holdings in Moldcell in Moldova from 77 to 100 percent during the quarter. The majority of CAPEX was attributable to operations in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
In Kazakhstan, Fintur's largest market, KCell increased its customer base during the quarter by 40,500 to 655,000 and the company maintained its leading position on the market (73 percent).
In Azerbaijan, Azercell increased its customer base by 33,500 to 702,000 and maintained its market share (over 80 percent).
In Georgia, Geocell increased its customer base by 33,900 to 232,400, increasing its market share to over 40 percent.
In Moldova, Moldcell increased its customer base by 5,100 to 137,400 and the company currently has 50 percent of the market.
Over 500,000 new customers in Russia
The mobile operator MegaFon (associated company) reported increased sales and earnings during the quarter. The number of subscriptions increased by 543,000 to 3,573,000. Customer growth was strongest within the prepaid segment. Growth was strong across all regions where MegaFon has operations. The highest absolute increase in subscribers was in the Northwest region.
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Share of net income |
90 |
64 |
168 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-56 |
-60 |
-231 |
Income from associated companies |
34 |
4 |
-63 |
Share of net income totaled SEK 90 million (64). After amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments, income from MegaFon increased to SEK 34 million (4).
MegaFon has licenses nationwide in Russia. At the end of the quarter, the company had commercial operations in all major regions except Siberia and Far East.
The company is the third largest mobile operator in Russia and maintained its position on the market during the quarter.
Retained leading market position in Turkey
Turkcell (associated company) retained its leading position in terms of both overall market share and share of new subscriptions despite stiffer competition on the Turkish market. The number of customers climbed by 589,000 to 16.3 million during the first quarter of 2003.
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Share of net income (U.S. GAAP) |
108 |
-175 |
70 |
IAS adjustments |
154 |
1,272 |
551 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-207 |
-239 |
-954 |
Income from associated companies |
55 |
858 |
-333 |
Earnings and revenues continued to improve and share of net income increased to SEK 108 million (-175). After inflation adjustments, amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments, income from Turkcell totaled SEK 55 million (858).
The Turkish economy showed signs of recovery from the worst of the financial turmoil of 2001. Although the economy remained somewhat fragile, macroeconomic indicators and consumer sentiment showed improvement during 2002.
Turkcell's financial figures are included in TeliaSonera's reporting with a one-quarter lag.
Reduced losses in International Carrier
The ongoing restructuring program had a very positive impact during the quarter. Volume growth continued, particularly within IP traffic. The concentration of operations and sustained price pressure caused external net sales to fall 10 percent compared with the same quarter 2002, however.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
1,492 |
1,628 |
6,861 |
of which external |
1,202 |
1,340 |
5,702 |
EBITDA |
-45 |
-261 |
-6,004 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
-45 |
-286 |
-1,225 |
Margin (%) |
-3.0 |
-17.6 |
-17.9 |
Operating income |
-199 |
-485 |
-12,080 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
-199 |
-510 |
-1,992 |
CAPEX |
27 |
198 |
1,117 |
Both EBITDA and operating income showed improvement. CAPEX was reduced since equipment from closed technical facilities can now be redistributed to areas that are expanding to meet increased customer demand.
In the part of the operations previously managed by Telia, external sales dropped 9 percent to SEK 916 million (1,006), due to the closedown of unprofitable operations, mainly domestic voice sales via resellers in the United Kingdom. Net sales of IP traffic increased 47 percent.
Major cutbacks on staff, leased lines and technical facilities improved EBITDA excluding non-recurring items to SEK -44 million (-333) and operating income excluding non-recurring items to SEK -165 million
(-528).
SEK 218 million of the restructuring reserve, which totaled SEK 3,854 million at the end of 2002, was utilized during the quarter. Approximately 50 percent is expected to be utilized during 2003 and the remaining part used later during the phase-out of long-term contracts for submarine cables and technical facilities.
The most important short-term goal is to attain positive cash flow on a monthly basis in 2003, excluding restructuring costs.
In the part of the operations previously managed by Sonera, sales of capacity and IP traffic increased on the Russian market. Weak development of the U.S. business affected sales, which fell 14 percent to SEK 286 million (334).
EBITDA excluding non-recurring items fell to SEK -1 million (47), of which bad debt expenses affected earnings by SEK 15 million. Operating income excluding non-recurring items fell to SEK -34 million (18).
TeliaSonera Holding
TeliaSonera Holding is responsible for non-core assets that are being restructured or that will be divested or phased out.
SEK million, except percentages |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
570 |
873 |
2,737 |
of which external |
390 |
708 |
1,978 |
EBITDA |
78 |
536 |
-3,402 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
78 |
59 |
532 |
Margin (%) |
13.7 |
6.8 |
19.4 |
Income from associated companies |
-158 |
1,469 |
-32,769 |
Operating income |
-208 |
1,761 |
-38,713 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
-208 |
-730 |
-1,231 |
CAPEX |
61 |
130 |
355 |
On March 21, 2003 the Spanish government decided to reduce the amount of bank guarantees of Xfera (3G investments in Spain) leading to TeliaSonera guarantees being reduced from EUR 383 million to EUR 67 million.
Sonera Zed reduced losses in EBITDA to SEK -4 million (-54). Yahoo! Inc. owns 15 percent of Zed and has the right to purchase up to 100 percent of the company over the next two years.
Several businesses were divested, including Telix in Russia and Marakanda Marknadsplats AB. Respons within the Telefos Group (49 percent holding) was sold.
On April 23, 2003, TeliaSonera signed an agreement for the sale of the cable television business Com Hem AB in Sweden to the venture capital company EQT Northern Europe.
The closing down of the satellite operations was completed.
The restructuring of Swedia Networks and Ki Consulting & Solutions within the Telefos Group continued during the quarter.
Holding's external net sales fell during the quarter due to the major divestitures in recent years, while sales for comparable units increased 12 percent.
The carrying value of TeliaSonera's holding in Infonet Services Corp. is higher than the current market valuation, based on Infonet's listed B shares. However, TeliaSonera also holds non-listed A shares with tenfold voting rights and the liquidity of the B share is low. Furthermore, TeliaSonera believes that Infonet's current financial position is strong. TeliaSonera will make a thorough impairment analysis of its holding in Infonet during the second quarter of 2003.
Excluding capital gains during 2002, income from associated companies improved to SEK -158 million (-545).
Operating income excluding non-recurring items improved to SEK
-208 million (-696), primarily due to the fact that the 3G investments in Germany no longer burden earnings after the 2002 write-down and positive development within Sonera Zed and Sonera SmartTrust. Due to major capital gains in the comparable quarter, EBITDA and operating income declined.
CAPEX primarily referred to leasing operations within Finans/Credit.
TeliaSonera Stock
With the completion of the mandatory redemption offer that commenced on December 30, 2002 and expired on January 31, 2003, TeliaSonera's total holding of securities in Sonera corresponded to 99.4 percent of the shares and voting rights after full dilution. In connection with the mandatory redemption offer, it was decided to increase the company's share capital by SEK 222,321,100.80 through a new share issue of 69,475,344 shares. After the new share issue, TeliaSonera's share capital totals SEK 14,960,742,620.80, divided into 4,675,232,069 shares.
The remaining Sonera shares were acquired through compulsory acquisition when TeliaSonera on March 21 issued a guarantee in accordance with the decision of the arbitration court for the compulsory acquisition procedure. TeliaSonera thereby owns all outstanding shares in Sonera, and the Sonera share has been delisted from the Helsinki Exchanges.
Sonera has also applied for the delisting of option 1999A from the Helsinki Exchanges.
Outlook
Actions to improve efficiency are yielding results faster than anticipated.
In the current business and regulatory environment the TeliaSonera Group is expecting an annual revenue growth of a few percentage points. Necessary increase in market efforts will put a pressure on operating income.
We believe that a sustainable EBITDA margin of 34 percent will be reached sooner than previously expected. Full year CAPEX is expected to be around the level of 2002.
In the longer term, TeliaSonera expects a significant increase in profits and cash flow.
Stockholm, May 8, 2003
Anders Igel
President and CEO
Auditors' Review Report
We have made a review of this interim report in accordance with recommendations issued by the Swedish Institute of Authorized Public Accountants. A review is substantially limited in scope in comparison to an audit. Nothing has come to our attention that indicates that this interim report fails to comply with the requirements of the Swedish Securities Exchange Act and International Accounting Standards (IAS).
Stockholm, May 8, 2003
Ernst & Young AB
Torsten Lyth
Authorized Public Accountant
Lars Träff
Authorized Public Accountant
Financial Information Interim Report January-June July 31, 2003 Interim Report January-September October 29, 2003 |
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Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
In millions, except per share data and number of shares |
Jan-Mar 2003 SEK |
Jan-Mar 2003 EUR |
Jan-Mar 2002 SEK |
Jan-Dec 2002 SEK |
Net sales |
20,349 |
2,198 |
19,642 |
80,979 |
Operating expenses |
-12,787 |
-1,381 |
-13,070 |
-65,579 |
EBITDA |
7,562 |
817 |
6,572 |
15,400 |
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs |
-4,358 |
-471 |
-4,366 |
-28,319 |
Income from associated companies |
23 |
3 |
2,419 |
-33,039 |
Operating income |
3,227 |
349 |
4,625 |
-45,958 |
Net financial revenues and expenses |
-516 |
-56 |
49 |
-833 |
Income after financial items |
2,711 |
293 |
4,674 |
-46,791 |
Income taxes |
-914 |
-99 |
-682 |
14,409 |
Minority interests |
-195 |
-21 |
-114 |
-508 |
Net income |
1,602 |
173 |
3,878 |
-32,890 |
Earnings/loss per share |
||||
Basic |
0.34 |
0.04 |
0.83 |
-7.03 |
Diluted |
0.34 |
0.04 |
0.83 |
-7.03 |
Weighted average number of shares (thousands) |
||||
Basic |
4,675,232 |
4,675,232 |
4,675,232 |
4,675,232 |
Diluted |
4,675,953 |
4,675,953 |
4,678,059 |
4,676,262 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
7,562 |
817 |
5,972 |
25,457 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
3,227 |
349 |
2,010 |
5,992 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
In millions |
Mar 31, 2003 SEK |
Mar 31, 2003 EUR |
Dec 31, 2002 SEK |
Fixed assets |
167,846 |
18,130 |
171,656 |
Current assets |
30,815 |
3,329 |
33,714 |
Total assets |
198,661 |
21,459 |
205,370 |
Shareholders' equity |
109,404 |
11,818 |
108,829 |
Minority interests |
4,454 |
481 |
5,120 |
Provisions |
18,550 |
2,004 |
18,324 |
Long-term loans |
28,741 |
3,104 |
31,336 |
Short-term loans |
10,165 |
1,098 |
12,608 |
Non-interest bearing liabilities |
27,347 |
2,954 |
29,153 |
Total shareholders' equity |
198,661 |
21,459 |
205,370 |
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
In millions |
Jan-Mar 2003 SEK |
Jan-Mar 2003 EUR |
Jan-Mar 2002 SEK |
Jan-Dec 2002 SEK |
Cash flow from operating activities |
5,586 |
603 |
2,326 |
20,717 |
Intangible and tangible assets acquired (cash CAPEX) |
-1,689 |
-183 |
-2,615 |
-11,183 |
Free cash flow |
3,897 |
420 |
-289 |
9,534 |
Cash flow from other investing activities |
404 |
44 |
1,075 |
7,685 |
Total cash flow from investing activities |
-1,285 |
-139 |
-1,540 |
-3,498 |
Cash flow before financing activities |
4,301 |
464 |
786 |
17,219 |
Cash flow from financing activities |
-5,401 |
-583 |
-10,074 |
-21,889 |
Cash flow for the period |
-1,100 |
-119 |
-9,288 |
-4,670 |
Segment Information
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales 1) |
|||
Sweden |
10,486 |
10,578 |
43,381 |
Mobile |
2,786 |
2,734 |
11,846 |
Fixed 2) |
7,700 |
7,844 |
31,535 |
Finland |
4,368 |
4,201 |
17,515 |
Mobile |
2,757 |
2,690 |
11,208 |
Fixed 2) |
1,611 |
1,511 |
6,307 |
Norway - mobile |
1,515 |
1,200 |
5,537 |
Denmark |
717 |
711 |
2,783 |
Mobile |
336 |
194 |
1,021 |
Fixed 2) |
381 |
517 |
1,762 |
Baltic countries |
1,413 |
1,512 |
6,309 |
Lithuania - mobile |
439 |
399 |
1,840 |
Lithuania - fixed |
520 |
652 |
2,557 |
Latvia - mobile |
431 |
436 |
1,815 |
Other |
23 |
25 |
97 |
Eurasia - mobile |
558 |
- |
847 |
Russia |
- |
1 |
2 |
International Carrier |
1,492 |
1,628 |
6,861 |
Holding |
570 |
873 |
2,737 |
Corporate |
1 |
12 |
21 |
Eliminations |
-771 |
-1,074 |
-5,014 |
The Group |
20,349 |
19,642 |
80,979 |
1) For information about external net sales per product area:
www.teliasonera.com/ir2) Including eliminations between fixed and mobile communications
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
EBITDA |
|||
Sweden |
4,254 |
3,450 |
14,713 |
Mobile |
1,235 |
1,137 |
5,217 |
Fixed |
3,019 |
2,313 |
9,496 |
Finland |
1,823 |
1,815 |
6,925 |
Mobile |
1,393 |
1,374 |
5,662 |
Fixed |
430 |
441 |
1,263 |
Norway - mobile |
646 |
422 |
2,133 |
Denmark |
-27 |
-91 |
-1,849 |
Mobile |
-4 |
-128 |
-505 |
Fixed |
-23 |
37 |
-1,344 |
Baltic countries |
705 |
719 |
2,995 |
Lithuania - mobile |
220 |
140 |
735 |
Lithuania - fixed |
277 |
354 |
1,346 |
Latvia - mobile |
225 |
227 |
923 |
Other |
-17 |
-2 |
-9 |
Eurasia - mobile |
280 |
- |
457 |
Russia |
-2 |
- |
- |
Turkey |
-1 |
- |
- |
International Carrier |
-45 |
-261 |
-6,004 |
Holding |
78 |
536 |
-3,402 |
Corporate |
-176 |
-17 |
-591 |
Eliminations |
27 |
-1 |
22 |
The Group |
7,562 |
6,572 |
15,400 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
|||
Sweden |
4,254 |
3,501 |
15,607 |
Mobile |
1,235 |
1,137 |
5,217 |
Fixed |
3,019 |
2,364 |
10,390 |
Finland |
1,823 |
1,817 |
6,869 |
Mobile |
1,393 |
1,374 |
5,662 |
Fixed |
430 |
443 |
1,207 |
Norway - mobile |
646 |
422 |
2,129 |
Denmark |
-27 |
-90 |
-1,309 |
Mobile |
-4 |
-128 |
-505 |
Fixed |
-23 |
38 |
-804 |
Baltic countries |
705 |
719 |
3,020 |
Lithuania - mobile |
220 |
140 |
736 |
Lithuania - fixed |
277 |
354 |
1,373 |
Latvia - mobile |
225 |
227 |
927 |
Other |
-17 |
-2 |
-16 |
Eurasia - mobile |
280 |
- |
457 |
Russia |
-2 |
- |
- |
Turkey |
-1 |
- |
- |
International Carrier |
-45 |
-286 |
-1,225 |
Holding |
78 |
59 |
532 |
Corporate |
-176 |
-169 |
-603 |
Eliminations |
27 |
-1 |
-20 |
The Group |
7,562 |
5,972 |
25,457 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs |
|||
Sweden |
-1,536 |
-1,584 |
-6,683 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-1 |
-1 |
6 |
Finland |
-1,133 |
-1,142 |
-4,836 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-519 |
-512 |
-2,201 |
Norway |
-565 |
-496 |
-2,170 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-335 |
-324 |
-1,347 |
Denmark |
-176 |
-199 |
-3,911 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-6 |
-12 |
-22 |
Baltic countries |
-541 |
-488 |
-1,883 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-146 |
-137 |
-548 |
Eurasia |
-147 |
- |
-250 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-44 |
- |
-40 |
International Carrier |
-154 |
-225 |
-6,075 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
- |
- |
-1 |
Holding |
-128 |
-243 |
-2,545 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
2 |
160 |
67 |
Corporate |
-6 |
0 |
-2 |
Eliminations |
28 |
11 |
36 |
The Group |
-4,358 |
-4,366 |
-28,319 |
of which amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-1,049 |
-826 |
-4,086 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Income from associated companies |
|||
Sweden |
-1 |
-1 |
-4 |
Finland |
- |
5 |
24 |
Denmark |
0 |
1 |
-4 |
Baltic countries |
110 |
78 |
393 |
Latvia - fixed |
52 |
83 |
279 |
Share of net income |
10 |
50 |
146 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
42 |
33 |
133 |
Estonia - mobile |
44 |
-1 |
34 |
Share of net income |
65 |
21 |
122 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-21 |
-22 |
-88 |
Estonia - fixed |
14 |
-4 |
80 |
Share of net income |
26 |
8 |
127 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-12 |
-12 |
-47 |
Eurasia |
- |
18 |
-283 |
Share of net income |
- |
45 |
-232 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
- |
-27 |
-51 |
Russia |
34 |
4 |
-63 |
Share of net income |
90 |
64 |
168 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-56 |
-60 |
-231 |
Turkey |
55 |
858 |
-333 |
Share of net income (U.S. GAAP) |
108 |
-175 |
70 |
IAS adjustments |
154 |
1,272 |
551 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
-207 |
-239 |
-954 |
Holding |
-158 |
1,469 |
-32,769 |
Share of net income |
-138 |
-613 |
-1,643 |
Capital gains/losses |
-22 |
2,014 |
2,443 |
Write-downs |
2 |
- |
-34,073 |
Amortization of goodwill and fair value adjustments |
0 |
68 |
504 |
Corporate |
0 |
-13 |
0 |
Eliminations |
-17 |
0 |
0 |
The Group |
23 |
2,419 |
-33,039 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Operating income |
|||
Sweden |
2,717 |
1,865 |
8,026 |
Finland |
690 |
679 |
2,112 |
Norway |
81 |
-74 |
-38 |
Denmark |
-202 |
-289 |
-5,764 |
Baltic countries |
275 |
309 |
1,505 |
Eurasia |
133 |
18 |
-76 |
Russia |
32 |
4 |
-63 |
Turkey |
54 |
858 |
-333 |
International Carrier |
-199 |
-485 |
-12,080 |
Holding |
-208 |
1,761 |
-38,713 |
Corporate |
-182 |
-20 |
-556 |
Eliminations |
36 |
-1 |
22 |
The Group |
3,227 |
4,625 |
-45,958 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Operating income excl. |
|||
Sweden |
2,717 |
1,916 |
8,936 |
Finland |
690 |
681 |
2,056 |
Norway |
81 |
-74 |
-42 |
Denmark |
-202 |
-289 |
-2,234 |
Baltic countries |
275 |
309 |
1,537 |
Eurasia |
133 |
18 |
-76 |
Russia |
32 |
4 |
-43 |
Turkey |
54 |
858 |
-333 |
International Carrier |
-199 |
-510 |
-1,992 |
Holding |
-208 |
-730 |
-1,231 |
Corporate |
-182 |
-172 |
-568 |
Eliminations |
36 |
-1 |
-18 |
The Group |
3,227 |
2,010 |
5,992 |
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
CAPEX |
|||
Sweden |
601 |
1,122 |
4,453 |
Finland |
391 |
413 |
2,151 |
Norway |
161 |
212 |
1,094 |
Denmark |
74 |
289 |
953 |
Baltic countries |
132 |
286 |
1,334 |
Eurasia |
225 |
- |
234 |
International Carrier |
27 |
198 |
1,117 |
Holding |
61 |
130 |
355 |
Corporate |
4 |
4 |
18 |
Eliminations |
0 |
-1 |
1 |
The Group |
1,676 |
2,653 |
11,710 |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
|
Number of employees |
|||
Sweden |
|||
At the end of the period |
10,910 |
11,404 |
11,030 |
Average for the period |
10,429 |
11,311 |
11,022 |
Finland |
|||
At the end of the period |
6,200 |
6,424 |
6,235 |
Average for the period |
5,754 |
6,281 |
6,238 |
Norway |
|||
At the end of the period |
733 |
723 |
734 |
Average for the period |
732 |
718 |
724 |
Denmark |
|||
At the end of the period |
1,038 |
1,222 |
1,105 |
Average for the period |
1,040 |
1,241 |
1,202 |
Baltic countries |
|||
At the end of the period |
5,318 |
6,123 |
5,691 |
Average for the period |
5,380 |
6,048 |
5,870 |
Eurasia |
|||
At the end of the period |
935 |
- |
879 |
Average for the period |
911 |
- |
357 |
Russia |
|||
At the end of the period |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Average for the period |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Turkey |
|||
At the end of the period |
3 |
4 |
3 |
Average for the period |
3 |
4 |
4 |
International Carrier |
|||
At the end of the period |
794 |
949 |
914 |
Average for the period |
817 |
936 |
962 |
Holding |
|||
At the end of the period |
1,567 |
3,978 |
1,641 |
Average for the period |
1,546 |
4,820 |
2,713 |
Corporate |
|||
At the end of the period |
240 |
231 |
227 |
Average for the period |
207 |
226 |
227 |
The Group |
|||
At the end of the period |
27,741 |
31,060 |
28,460 |
Average for the period |
26,822 |
31,587 |
29,321 |
Quarterly Data
SEK million, except per share data |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Oct-Dec 2002 |
Jul-Sep 2002 |
Apr-Jun 2002 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Net sales |
20,349 |
20,945 |
20,102 |
20,290 |
19,642 |
EBITDA |
7,562 |
4,181 |
2,913 |
1,734 |
6,572 |
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs |
-4,358 |
-4,503 |
-12,837 |
-6,613 |
-4,366 |
Income from associated companies |
23 |
368 |
-2,731 |
-33,095 |
2,419 |
Operating income |
3,227 |
46 |
-12,655 |
-37,974 |
4,625 |
Income after financial items |
2,711 |
-80 |
-13,126 |
-38,259 |
4,674 |
Net income |
1,602 |
3,008 |
-12,266 |
-27,510 |
3,878 |
Earnings/loss per share |
|||||
Basic (SEK) |
0.34 |
0.64 |
-2.62 |
-5.88 |
0.83 |
Diluted (SEK) |
0.34 |
0.64 |
-2.62 |
-5.88 |
0.83 |
Investments |
1,951 |
3,651 |
3,344 |
3,614 |
3,897 |
of which CAPEX |
1,676 |
3,360 |
2,788 |
2,909 |
2,653 |
Cash flow from operating activities |
5,586 |
6,586 |
6,348 |
5,457 |
2,326 |
Free cash flow |
3,897 |
3,672 |
3,617 |
2,534 |
-289 |
EBITDA excl. non-recurring items |
7,562 |
6,355 |
6,889 |
6,241 |
5,972 |
Operating income excl. non-recurring items |
3,227 |
2,150 |
1,032 |
800 |
2,010 |
Non-Recurring Items
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Within EBITDA |
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Restructuring |
- |
-31 |
-5,924 |
Integration |
- |
- |
-13 |
Capital gains/losses |
- |
783 |
1,174 |
Write-down of shares and receivables |
- |
-219 |
-4,818 |
Other non-recurring items |
- |
67 |
-476 |
Within depreciation, amortization and write-downs |
|||
Write-downs |
- |
- |
-10,234 |
Within income from associated companies |
|||
Capital gains/losses |
- |
2,015 |
2,414 |
Write-downs |
- |
- |
-34,073 |
Total |
- |
2,615 |
-51,950 |
TeliaSonera January-March 2003 - Legal *
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
SEK million, except per share data and number of shares |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net sales |
20,674 |
13,885 |
59,483 |
Costs of production |
-11,936 |
-8,831 |
-38,182 |
Gross income |
8,738 |
5,054 |
21,301 |
Sales, admin., and R&D expenses |
-5,562 |
-4,318 |
-18,667 |
Other operating revenues and expenses, net |
12 |
-39 |
-14,057 |
Income from associated companies |
23 |
12 |
528 |
Operating income |
3,211 |
709 |
-10,895 |
Net financial revenues and expenses |
-530 |
-174 |
-721 |
Income after financial items |
2,681 |
535 |
-11,616 |
Income taxes |
-914 |
-397 |
3,619 |
Minority interests |
-195 |
-11 |
-70 |
Net income |
1,572 |
127 |
-8,067 |
Earnings/loss per share (SEK) |
|||
Basic |
0.34 |
0.04 |
-2.58 |
Diluted |
0.34 |
0.04 |
-2.58 |
Weighted average number of shares (thousands) |
|||
Basic |
4,644,354 |
3,001,200 |
3,124,289 |
Diluted |
4,645,075 |
3,001,200 |
3,125,314 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Assets |
||
Intangible fixed assets |
67,560 |
68,106 |
Tangible fixed assets |
54,339 |
56,172 |
Financial fixed assets |
47,058 |
48,534 |
Total fixed assets |
168,957 |
172,812 |
Inventories, etc. |
546 |
580 |
Receivables |
25,448 |
26,607 |
Short-term investments |
1,260 |
3,826 |
Cash and bank |
3,755 |
2,831 |
Total current assets |
31,009 |
33,844 |
Total assets |
199,966 |
206,656 |
Equity and liabilities |
||
Shareholders' equity |
109,404 |
108,829 |
Minority interests |
4,454 |
5,120 |
Provisions for pensions and employee contracts |
105 |
224 |
Deferred tax liability, other provisions |
18,530 |
18,182 |
Total provisions |
18,635 |
18,406 |
Long-term loans |
29,498 |
32,124 |
Short-term loans |
10,165 |
12,608 |
Non-interest-bearing liabilities |
27,810 |
29,569 |
Total liabilities |
67,473 |
74,301 |
Total equity and liabilities |
199,966 |
206,656 |
* Including Sonera operations since December 3, 2002 and including Telia's Finnish mobile operations and Swedish cable TV operations.
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Cash flow before change in working capital |
6,547 |
2,682 |
11,111 |
Change in working capital |
-930 |
-1,808 |
1,338 |
Cash flow from operating activities |
5,617 |
874 |
12,449 |
Intangible and tangible fixed assets acquired (cash CAPEX) |
-1,726 |
-1,981 |
-8,572 |
Free cash flow |
3,891 |
-1,107 |
3,877 |
Cash flow from other investing activities |
335 |
242 |
3,019 |
Total cash flow from investing activities |
-1,391 |
-1,739 |
-5,553 |
Cash flow before financing activities |
4,226 |
-865 |
6,896 |
Cash flow from financing activities |
-5,328 |
-5,277 |
-10,344 |
Cash flow for the period |
-1,102 |
-6,142 |
-3,448 |
Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance |
5,465 |
8,923 |
8,923 |
Cash flow for the period |
-1,102 |
-6,142 |
-3,448 |
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents |
-30 |
-20 |
-10 |
Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance |
4,333 |
2,761 |
5,465 |
Net interest-bearing liability, opening balance |
25,034 |
10,661 |
10,661 |
Change in net borrowings |
-2,702 |
1,386 |
16,507 |
Change in pension provisions |
-119 |
-139 |
-2,134 |
Net interest-bearing liability, closing balance |
22,213 |
11,908 |
25,034 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Opening balance |
108,829 |
59,885 |
Underwriting expenses after tax posted directly to equity |
- |
16 |
Transactions with outside parties |
-3 |
-57 |
Differences arising from translation of foreign operations |
-3,144 |
1,719 |
Differences after tax on forward contracts used for equity hedge |
- |
8 |
Inflation adjustments |
79 |
- |
Fair value measurement of securities available for sale |
- |
14 |
Gains/losses on instruments used to hedge cash flow |
20 |
6 |
Dividend |
- |
-600 |
New share issue |
2,051 |
55,905 |
Net income for the period |
1,572 |
-8,067 |
Closing balance |
109,404 |
108,829 |
Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill |
Other intangibles |
Tangibles |
||||
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Opening balance |
58,584 |
24,686 |
9,522 |
2,130 |
56,172 |
47,314 |
Purchases |
1,153 |
30,929 |
516 |
5,119 |
1,638 |
9,244 |
Operations acquired |
- |
- |
- |
1,769 |
- |
19,037 |
Sales/discards |
-2 |
-4 |
-1 |
-62 |
-79 |
-241 |
Operations divested |
- |
- |
0 |
- |
-11 |
-3 |
Reclassifications |
449 |
2,618 |
53 |
1,233 |
-17 |
-870 |
Amortization, depreciation |
-861 |
-1,572 |
-490 |
-535 |
-3,084 |
-9,797 |
Write-downs, reversals of write-downs |
- |
-366 |
- |
-203 |
-7 |
-8,388 |
CAPEX contribution from CATV customers |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
-2 |
Advances |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
-2 |
Exchange rate differences |
-1,410 |
2,293 |
47 |
71 |
-281 |
-120 |
Closing balance |
57,913 |
58,584 |
9,647 |
9,522 |
54,339 |
56,172 |
Investments
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
CAPEX |
2,153 |
2,022 |
14,345 |
Intangible fixed assets |
516 |
59 |
5,119 |
Tangible fixed assets |
1,637 |
1,963 |
9,226 |
Acquisitions |
1,222 |
31 |
40,093 |
Goodwill |
1,153 |
4 |
30,929 |
Shares and participations |
69 |
27 |
9,164 |
Total |
3,375 |
2,053 |
54,438 |
Net Interest-Bearing Liability
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Long-term and short-term loans |
39,663 |
44,732 |
Less: Short-term investments, cash and bank |
-5,015 |
-6,657 |
Net debt |
34,648 |
38,075 |
Less: Interest-bearing financial assets |
-7,555 |
-8,419 |
Interest-bearing receivables |
-4,985 |
-4,846 |
Total net borrowings |
22,108 |
24,810 |
Provisions for pensions |
105 |
224 |
Total net interest-bearing liability |
22,213 |
25,034 |
Financial Instruments
Mar 31, 2003 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
|
SEK million |
Book value |
Fair value |
Book value |
Fair value |
Equity participations in associated companies |
22,585 |
18,048 |
23,027 |
19,341 |
Other holdings of securities |
819 |
819 |
1,164 |
1,164 |
Other long- and short-term receivables |
10,190 |
10,102 |
10,515 |
10,427 |
Short-term investments |
682 |
682 |
1,192 |
1,192 |
Interest rate swaps received |
1,198 |
1,198 |
8,666 |
8,666 |
Interest rate swaps paid |
-755 |
-755 |
-8,139 |
-8,139 |
FX interest rate swaps received |
11,934 |
11,934 |
12,298 |
12,298 |
FX interest rate swaps paid |
-10,846 |
-10,846 |
-11,239 |
-11,239 |
Other currency derivatives |
166 |
166 |
157 |
157 |
Total assets |
35,973 |
31,348 |
37,641 |
33,867 |
Provisions for pensions |
105 |
105 |
224 |
224 |
Long-term loans |
29,515 |
30,640 |
32,122 |
32,630 |
Short-term loans |
10,254 |
10,286 |
12,680 |
12,717 |
Interest rate swaps received |
-1,630 |
-1,630 |
-7,369 |
-7,369 |
Interest rate swaps paid |
1,864 |
1,864 |
7,584 |
7,584 |
FX interest rate swaps received |
-2,218 |
-2,218 |
-2,213 |
-2,213 |
FX interest rate swaps paid |
2,372 |
2,372 |
2,428 |
2,428 |
Other currency derivatives |
161 |
161 |
158 |
158 |
Total liabilities |
40,423 |
41,580 |
45,614 |
46,159 |
Less book value of: |
||||
- pensions |
-105 |
-224 |
||
- accrued interest |
-494 |
-500 |
||
- other currency derivatives |
-161 |
-158 |
||
Book value of interest-bearing liabilities |
39,663 |
44,732 |
||
FX swaps/forward contracts (portfolio) |
||||
Purchases of foreign currency |
18,787 |
18,787 |
21,887 |
21,887 |
Sales of foreign currency |
15,530 |
15,530 |
13,243 |
13,243 |
Changes in Share Capital
|
Number of shares |
Par value, SEK/share |
Share capital, kSEK |
Share capital, Dec 31, 1999 |
8,800,000 |
1,000.00 |
8,800,000 |
Bonus issue, May 20, 2000 |
- |
1,036.80 |
323,840 |
Split 324:1, May 20, 2000 |
2,842,400,000 |
3.20 |
- |
New share issue, June 16, 2000 |
150,000,000 |
3.20 |
480,000 |
Share capital, Dec 31, 2000 |
3,001,200,000 |
3.20 |
9,603,840 |
Share capital, Dec 31, 2001 |
3,001,200,000 |
3.20 |
9,603,840 |
New share issue, Dec 3, 2002 |
1,604,556,725 |
3.20 |
5,134,582 |
Share capital, Dec 31, 2002 |
4,605,756,725 |
3.20 |
14,738,422 |
New share issue, Feb 10, 2003 |
69,475,344 |
3.20 |
222,321 |
Share capital, Mar 31, 2003 |
4,675,232,069 |
3.20 |
14,960,743 |
Contingent Assets and Contingent Liabilities
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Contingent assets |
- |
- |
Collateral pledged |
||
Real estate mortgages |
21 |
20 |
Shares in subsidiaries |
91 |
90 |
Shares in associated companies |
720 |
119 |
Current receivables |
42 |
42 |
Blocked funds in bank accounts |
98 |
102 |
Total |
972 |
373 |
Contingent liabilities |
||
Credit guarantees, associates |
479 |
481 |
Performance guarantees, equity investees |
4,106 |
4,077 |
Other guarantees, etc. |
1,211 |
1,226 |
FPG/PRI, other pension guarantees |
222 |
222 |
Total |
6,018 |
6,006 |
On March 21, 2003, the Spanish Government decided to reduce the amount of bank guarantees for the performance guarantees of Xfera Móviles S.A. TeliaSonera's counter guarantee was reduced from EUR 383 million to EUR 67 million. TeliaSonera is in the process of issuing new guarantees.
TeliaSonera has a dispute with Tele2 and Vodafone concerning interconnect prices. TeliaSonera believes it has recorded sufficient provisions.
Contractual Obligations
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Tangible fixed assets |
425 |
210 |
Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) |
9 |
- |
Associated companies and other minority holdings |
2,793 |
2,665 |
Total |
3,227 |
2,875 |
Deferred Tax
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Deferred tax liability |
11,073 |
10,673 |
Deferred tax benefit (incl. valuation reserve) |
-15,740 |
-15,931 |
Net deferred tax benefit (-)/liability (+) |
-4,667 |
-5,258 |
Exchange Rates
Average SEK rate against |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
EUR |
9.181832 |
9.158267 |
9.162273 |
NOK |
1.213247 |
1.172355 |
1.220363 |
DKK |
1.235705 |
1.232266 |
1.233063 |
USD |
8.554819 |
10.446542 |
9.716717 |
TRL |
0.000005 |
0.000008 |
0.000007 |
Basis for Presentation
General.
As in the annual accounts for 2002, TeliaSonera's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). The parent company TeliaSonera AB's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and other Swedish regulations. This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting."Amounts and dates. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK million) or other currency specified and are based on the three-month period ended March 31, 2003 for income statement items and as of March 31, 2003 for balance sheet items, respectively.
New accounting standards. IAS 41 "Agriculture" became effective on January 1, 2003. IAS 41 does not affect TeliaSonera's operations.
Restated segment reporting. TeliaSonera's business organization was changed on January 1, 2003. Hence, segment information in this report has been restated.
Changed definitions and concepts. The definition of EBITDA has been changed. The previous definition Operating income before depreciation, amortization and write-downs has been changed to Operating income before depreciation, amortization and write-downs and before Income from associated companies.
Underlying EBITDA has been renamed EBITDA excluding non-recurring items, but indicates the same measure as previously. This means that the previous concept Items not reflecting underlying business operations has been changed to Non-recurring items.
A new profit measure, Operating income excluding non-recurring items, has been introduced, consisting of Operating income less non-recurring items within EBITDA and also less write-downs within Depreciation, amortization and write-downs and less capital gains/losses and write-downs within Income from associated companies.
Furthermore, effective January 1, 2003, only capital gains/losses, write-downs, restructuring programs or similar that represent more than SEK 100 million on an individual basis, will be reported as non-recurring. Earlier periods have not been restated.
Changes in Group Composition
Sonera Oyj
. As a result of a mandatory redemption offer, which commenced on December 30, 2002 and expired on January 31, 2003, TeliaSonera acquired 48,441,495 Sonera shares, including shares in the form of ADSs, representing 4.4 percent of the shares and votes in Sonera. Following the completion of the mandatory redemption offer, TeliaSonera's total holding of Sonera shares represented 99.4 percent of the shares and votes. On March 20, 2003, the arbitral tribunal appointed in the compulsory acquisition proceeding concerning the remaining outstanding Sonera shares initiated by TeliaSonera AB determined the amount to be placed as guarantee for the payment of the redemption price and accrued interest to the shareholders of Sonera pursuant to Chapter 14, Section 21 of the Finnish Companies Act. On March 21, 2003, TeliaSonera AB placed the guarantee approved by the arbitral tribunal. Pursuant to Chapter 14, Section 21 of the Finnish Companies Act, TeliaSonera AB obtained the ownership of all shares in Sonera as from the placing of the guarantee. Simultaneously, the Sonera share was delisted from the main list of Helsinki Exchanges.Com Hem. On April 23, 2003, TeliaSonera signed an agreement to sell its Swedish cable TV operator Com Hem AB to EQT Northern Europe. Telia agreed to dispose of Com Hem as part of its undertakings to the European Commission in the context of the merger between Telia and Sonera. Completion of the sale is conditional upon approvals by the European Commission and relevant competition authorities, which is expected within the first half-year of 2003.
Netia. As of December 31, 2002, TeliaSonera owned 48 percent of the shares in the Polish company Netia Holdings S.A. As part of a financial reconstruction, a conversion of lenders' claims to equity in the company was completed on January 31, 2003, reducing TeliaSonera's shareholding to 4.3 percent.
Related Party Transactions
The Swedish and the Finnish State.
The TeliaSonera Group's services and products are offered to the Swedish and the Finnish state, their agencies, and state-owned companies in competition with other operators and on conventional commercial terms. Certain state-owned companies run businesses that compete with TeliaSonera. Likewise, TeliaSonera buys services from state-owned companies at market prices and on otherwise conventional commercial terms. Neither the Swedish and Finnish state and their agencies, nor state-owned companies represent a significant share of TeliaSonera's net sales or earnings.MegaFon. TeliaSonera holds a participating interest in the Russian company OAO MegaFon. As of March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera had interest-bearing claims on MegaFon of SEK 384 million.
Infonet. TeliaSonera owns a participating interest in the American company Infonet Services Corp. In the three-month period ended March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera sold services and products to Infonet worth SEK 14 million and purchased services and products worth SEK 60 million.
AUCS. TeliaSonera owns a participating interest in the Dutch company AUCS Communications Services. As of March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera had interest-bearing claims on AUCS of SEK 159 million.
Telefos. TeliaSonera owns 49 percent of the shares in Telefos AB. As of March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera had interest-bearing claims on the Telefos Group of SEK 1,623 million and had signed a limited supplementary guarantee of SEK 150 million for the credit-insured pension commitments of Telefos companies. In the three-month period ended March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera sold services and products worth SEK 45 million to the Telefos Group and bought services and products worth SEK 751 million. Some of the services purchased by TeliaSonera referred to construction of capital assets.
IN. TeliaSonera holds an indirect participating interest in INGROUP Sweden AB (IN). In the three-month period ended March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera sold services and products worth SEK 1 million to IN and bought services and products worth SEK 58 million.
Other relations. In addition to those specified, TeliaSonera buys and sells services and products to a limited extent from these and other associated companies, in all cases on market terms.
Credit Rating and Financing
In the first quarter of 2003, the rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's assigned new credit ratings for TeliaSonera AB. The rating for long-term borrowings is A2 with a negative outlook from Moody's, and from Standard & Poor's the long-term rating is A with risk for possible downgrading, i.e. Credit Watch negative. These ratings represent a solid investment grade level and are thus expected to allow TeliaSonera continued good access to the financial markets.
In March 2003, TeliaSonera AB signed a new committed credit facility agreement (Revolving Credit Facility), with a syndicate of prominent banks. The facility, with a volume of EUR 1,400 million is five years with final maturity in March 2008, and substitutes TeliaSonera AB's former USD 1,000 million revolving credit facility. The main purpose of the facility is to serve as liquidity back-up for TeliaSonera. In early April, Sonera cancelled in advance its two revolving credit facilities with scheduled final maturity in 2004 and 2005, respectively.
During the spring of 2003, TeliaSonera AB will update its open-market financing programs, such as Euro Medium Term Notes and Euro Commercial Paper programs, and the intention is that TeliaSonera AB will continue to make future refinancing of the outstanding Sonera debt, as well as new financing required for the Sonera operations.
The positive cash flow in the first quarter of 2003 allowed for continued amortization of the Group's maturing loans during the period. The remaining debt redemptions during the year are mainly concentrated to the third quarter.
Merger with Sonera Oyj
As discussed in "Changes in Group Composition" above, TeliaSonera obtained ownership of all Sonera shares during the first quarter of 2003. The purchase price calculation and the purchase price allocation presented in TeliaSonera's Annual Report for 2002 has been adjusted accordingly.
Purchase price calculation. The aggregate purchase price was calculated as follows.
SEK million |
Adjustment |
Total |
Fair value of TeliaSonera shares issued |
2,050 |
57,728 |
Fair value of TeliaSonera warrants issued |
1 |
228 |
Value of Sonera shares and warrants acquired |
503 |
503 |
Transaction related expenses |
27 |
649 |
Total purchase price consideration |
2,581 |
59,108 |
Purchase price allocation. The excess of purchase price consideration over the value of Sonera's net assets, fair value adjustments and goodwill are as follows.
SEK million |
||
Total purchase price consideration |
2,581 |
59,108 |
Less: Value of Sonera's net assets |
-857 |
-17,235 |
Excess of purchase price consideration over value of Sonera's net assets |
1,724 |
41,873 |
Less: Fair value adjustments |
||
Intangible assets |
-317 |
-5,034 |
Tangible assets |
19 |
-772 |
Financial assets |
-970 |
-11,092 |
Provisions |
102 |
481 |
Deferred tax |
492 |
4,118 |
Goodwill |
1,050 |
29,574 |
Non-Cash Transactions
Sonera.
The completion of the merger with Sonera was partly effected through an exchange of shares (see "Merger with Sonera Oyj" above).Vehicles. TeliaSonera leases vehicles through financial leasing, primarily from GE Capital. New acquisitions in the three-month period and the year ended March 31, 2003 entailed a non-cash investment of SEK 15 million.
Infrastructure/capacity swaps. Within the international carrier operations, swap contracts for infrastructure and capacity are signed with other carriers. Until both parties have fulfilled all deliveries as agreed, the value provided might differ from the value received. As of March 31, 2003, TeliaSonera had, through non-cash swapping, net received infrastructure and network capacity with a book value of SEK 58 million.
Stock Option Schemes
At General Meetings of shareholders of TeliaSonera AB, a number of stock option schemes have been adopted. Summarized information about warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2003 by exercise price is as follows.
Outstanding |
Of which exercisable |
|||
Exercise price (SEK) |
Number of warrants |
Remaining contractual life (in years) |
Number of warrants |
Remaining contractual life (in years) |
33.64 |
2,298,000 |
7.17 |
- |
- |
49.09 |
3,670,588 |
7.17 |
- |
- |
69.00 |
14,302,000 |
2.17 |
- |
- |
72.02 |
5,956,750 |
2.25 |
5,956,750 |
2.25 |
108.17 |
136,800 |
5.17 |
- |
- |
132.82 |
5,277,790 |
2.25 |
- |
- |
347.38 |
10,028,600 |
5.17 |
- |
- |
On March 31, 2003, the closing price for the TeliaSonera share on Stockholmsbörsen was SEK 24.30. Detailed information regarding the stock option schemes is presented in TeliaSonera's Annual Report for 2002. If fully exercised, the stock options schemes will entail an increase in share capital of no more than MSEK 219, equal to a 1.5 percent increase in the number of shares.
Swedish GAAP
Differences in principles
. TeliaSonera's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). Effective January 1, 2003, IAS deviates from Swedish GAAP, relevant to TeliaSonera, only with respect to the reporting of financial instruments.Translation into Swedish GAAP. Application of Swedish GAAP affects consolidated net income and shareholders' equity as follows.
SEK million |
Jan-Mar 2003 |
Jan-Mar 2002 |
Jan-Dec 2002 |
Net income under IAS |
1,572 |
127 |
-8,067 |
Financial instruments |
11 |
7 |
-5 |
Deferred tax |
-3 |
-2 |
1 |
Net income under Swedish GAAP |
1,580 |
132 |
-8,071 |
SEK million |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Shareholders' equity under IAS |
109,404 |
108,829 |
Financial instruments |
65 |
88 |
Deferred tax |
-18 |
-26 |
Shareholders' equity under Swedish GAAP |
109,451 |
108,891 |
Finnish GAAP
The following information is provided pursuant to the Finnish Financial Supervision Authority decision no. 28/269/2002.
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with chapter 2, section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act.
TeliaSonera prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). The main differences between Finnish Accounting Standards (Finnish GAAP) and IAS, relevant to TeliaSonera, are described in TeliaSonera's Annual Report for 2002. There were no material changes in the first quarter of 2003.
Parent Company
The parent company TeliaSonera AB, which is domiciled in Stockholm, comprises the Group's Swedish activities in development and operation of fixed networks and basic production of network services. The parent company also includes Group executive management functions, certain support units and the Group's internal banking operations.
Net sales for the period were SEK 5,584 million (5,824), of which SEK 4,388 million (4,824) was invoiced to subsidiaries. Earnings before appropriations and taxes improved to SEK 1,385 million (262), primarily due to Group contributions from subsidiaries. Earnings after appropriations and taxes were SEK 743 million (152). Also due to completion of the merger with Sonera, shareholders' equity increased to SEK 91,992 million (89,197 at year-end). Retained earnings amounted to SEK 22,494 million (21,751).
The balance sheet total decreased to SEK 136,063 million (139,002 at year-end). Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 2,241 million (-449) and cash flow before financing activities to SEK 4,661 million (-6,765). Net borrowings increased, to SEK 1,321 million (451 at year-end). Cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK 1,965 million (3,294).
The equity/assets ratio (including the equity component of untaxed reserves) improved to 73.2 percent (69.8 at year-end).
Total investments for the period amounted to SEK 3,068 million (998), including SEK 463 million (930) in tangible fixed assets, primarily fixed-line installations. The additional purchase price consideration for Sonera amounted to SEK 2,581 million. Other investments totaling SEK 24 million (68) were primarily attributable to capital infusions in subsidiaries and associated companies.
As of March 31, 2003, the number of employees was 3,313 (3,308 at year-end).
Subscription Trends 1)
In thousands |
Mar 31, 2003 |
Dec 31, 2002 |
Dec 31, 2001 |
Dec 31, 2000 |
Dec 31, 1999 |
Mobile communications |
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Sweden |
3,671 |
3,604 |
3,439 |
3,257 |
2,638 |
Finland |
2,453 |
2,490 |
- |
- |
- |
Norway |
1,151 |
1,088 |
970 |
850 |
- |
Denmark |
438 |
466 |
288 |
263 |
170 |
Lithuania |
855 |
850 |
- |
- |
- |
Latvia |
502 |
474 |
- |
- |
- |
Eurasia |
1,727 |
1,614 |
- |
- |
- |
Internet |
|||||
Sweden |
1,130 |
1,084 |
944 |
716 |
601 |
of which broadband |
346 |
321 |
197 |
29 |
3 |
Finland, residential |
255 |
252 |
- |
- |
- |
of which broadband |
81 |
71 |
- |
- |
- |
Denmark, broadband |
87 |
81 |
58 |
30 |
11 |
Fixed voice 2) |
|||||
Sweden |
6,363 |
6,441 |
6,585 |
6,621 |
6,519 |
Finland |
712 |
721 |
- |
- |
- |
Lithuania |
893 |
936 |
- |
- |
- |
1) Excluding Telia's Finnish mobile operations and Swedish cable TV operations. For further information:
www.teliasonera.com/ir2) Including ISDN
Financial Information/"Underlying" measures of results of operations
This interim report includes information on "underlying" measures of TeliaSonera's results of operations like "EBITDA excluding non-recurring items" and "Operating income excluding non-recurring items." EBITDA equals operating income before depreciation, amortization and write-downs, excluding income from associated companies. Non-recurring items include write-downs, capital gains/losses, restructuring/phase-out of operations and personnel redundancy costs. TeliaSonera's management uses operating income excluding non-recurring items as the principal measure for monitoring profitability in internal reporting. Management believes that, besides operating income, EBITDA excluding non-recurring items and operating income excluding non-recurring items are also measures commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the telecommunications industry. Accordingly, these "underlying" measures are presented to enhance the understanding of TeliaSonera's historical operating performance.
These "underlying" measures, however, should not be considered as alternatives to operating income as indicators of our operating performance. Similarly, EBITDA excluding non-recurring items should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA excluding non-recurring items and operating income excluding non-recurring items are not measures of financial performance under IAS or U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. These "underlying" measures are not meant to be predictive of potential future results.
Forward-Looking Statements
This interim report contains statements concerning, among other things, TeliaSonera's financial condition and results of operations that are forward-looking in nature. Such statements are not historical facts but, rather, represent TeliaSonera's future expectations. TeliaSonera believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions; however, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including TeliaSonera's market position, growth in the telecommunications industry in Europe, the effects of competition and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the business of TeliaSonera and the telecommunications industry in general. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and, other than as required by applicable law, TeliaSonera undertakes no obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TeliaSonera
(Registrant) |
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May 12, 2003
(Date) |
/s/ JAN HENRIK AHRNELL
Jan Henrik Ahrnell Vice President and General Counsel |