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Teleste - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

TELESTE CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT 1 JAN TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2012


Turku, Finland, 2012-10-31 07:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELESTE CORPORATION  
INTERIM REPORT   31 OCTOBER 2012   AT 08:30 



TELESTE CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT 1 JAN TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2012



THIRD QUARTER FELL SHORT OF THE COMPARATIVE PERIOD, OUTLOOK FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
UNCHANGED 

Third quarter of 2012

- Orders received totaled EUR 40.5 (43.8) million, i.e. 7.5% below the
reference period 
- Net sales amounted to EUR 45.6 (47.0) million, a decrease of 2.9%
- Operating profit stood at EUR 2.9 (3.8) million, a decrease of 24.4%
- Undiluted result per share equaled EUR 0.11 (EUR 0.15)
- Operating cash flow was EUR -0.2 (-0.5) million

Key figures (€ million)               7-9/2012  7-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
Orders received                           40.5      43.8     -7.5%      188.1
Net sales                                 45.6      47.0     -2.9%      183.6
Operating profit                           2.9       3.8    -24.4%        9.4
Operating profit, %                       6.3%      8.1%                 5.1%
Net profit                                 1.9       2.6    -28.3%        6.3
Other important key figures                                                  
Earnings per share, EUR                   0.11      0.15    -28.8%       0.36
Cash flow from operations, € million      -0.2      -0.5       n/a        2.1



Outlook 2012

We estimate that the 2012 net sales and operating profit will increase from the
level of 2011. 



Comments on Q3 of 2012 by CEO Jukka Rinnevaara:

“Teleste's orders received, net sales and operating profit fell short of the
reference period. Investments in increased network capacity made by the
customers of Video and Broadband Solutions leveled off. In our assessment, this
slowdown in the investments was contributed by the active investment period
preceding the big sporting events and the uncertainty in the European economic
situation. In order to maintain its cost-effectiveness in an uncertain
environment, Teleste has decided to initiate adaptation measures in compliance
with the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. We pursue to carry out these
adaptation measures without compromising any future growth prospects. 

Cable operators' business in Europe has developed favorably and the demand for
increased cable network capacity is still there in the long term. 

Network Services' year-on-year net sales decreased. This decrease in net sales
was due to a reduction in the deliveries of fiber-optic projects. 

Operating cash flow was decreased by a few fairly large outstanding sales
receivables.” 



Group Operations in July to September 2012

Orders received by the Group in the third quarter totaled EUR 40.5 (43.8)
million, which is 7.2% below the reference period. The order backlog was EUR
13.6 (21.4) million, i.e. 36.4% below the reference period. 

Net sales decreased by 2.9% to EUR 45.6 (47.0) million. Year-on-year operating
profit fell by 24.4% standing at EUR 2.9 (3.8) million, which is 6.3% (8.1%) of
net sales. The year-on-year materials margin was slightly better. Wages and
salaries amounted to EUR 13.3 (13.1) million while taxes stood at EUR 1.1 (1.1)
million. Tax rate rose to 36.2% due to the growth in the Parent Company's tax
accrual. Undiluted result per share was EUR 0.11 (0.15). Operating cash flow
stood at EUR -0.2 (-0.5) million. Cash flow was weakened by a few fairly large
outstanding sales receivables. 

Group Operations in January to September 2012

Key figures (€ million)               1-9/2012  1-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
Orders received                          138.8     134.6      3.1%      188.1
Net sales                                146.4     130.2     12.5%      183.6
Operating profit                           8.2       5.2     56.8%        9.4
Operating profit, %                       5.6%      4.0%                 5.1%
Net profit                                 5.1       3.4     48.4%        6.3
Other important key figures                                                  
Earnings per share, EUR                   0.29      0.20     48.4%       0.36
Cash flow from operations, € million      10.2      -2.4       n/a        2.1
Net gearing, %                           21.7%     44.1%    -50.7%      32.2%
Equity ratio, %                          47.5%     41.4%     14.8%      41.6%
Personnel at period-end                  1,308     1,311     -0.2%      1,319

Due to the favorable order intake in the first quarter, orders received
increased by 3.1% from the comparative period and totaled EUR 138.8 (134.6)
million. Net sales grew by 12.5% amounting to EUR 146.4 (130.2) million.
Operating profit grew by 56.8% equaling EUR 8.2 (5.2) million. 

Financial items amounted to EUR 0.7 (0.4) million. Taxes paid amounted to EUR
2.4 (1.4) million and the Group's tax rate was 32.3% (29.4%). Undiluted result
per share was EUR 0.29 (0.20). Operating cash flow stood at EUR 10.2 (-2.4)
million. 

Events after the end of the review period

Teleste initiated codetermination negotiations on 9 October 2012. These
negotiations involve personnel of the parent company Teleste Corporation in
Finland. In addition, adaptation measures are being prepared in certain
overseas business units of Video and Broadband Solutions. 



Video and Broadband Solutions in July to September 2012

Economic Development of Video and Broadband Solutions:

                     7-9/2012  7-9/2011  Change %
Orders received        19,720    22,300    -11.6%
Net sales              24,794    23,947      3.5%
Operating profit        2,423     3,420    -29.1%
Operating profit, %      9.8%     14.3%          

Year-on-year orders received decreased by 11.6% standing at EUR 19.7 (22.3)
million. Order backlog totaled EUR 13.6 (18.8) million. Net sales grew by 3.5%
amounting to EUR 24.8 (23.9) million. 

Operating profit stood at EUR 2.4 (3.4) million making 9.8% (14.3%) of the net
sales. This decline in the operating profit was mainly due to weakening in the
materials margin as the deliveries were increasingly focused on low-margin
supplies. 

R&D expenses were 2.4 (2.8) million, or 9.8% (11.7%) of the business area's net
sales. Activated R&D expenses stood at EUR 0.2 (0.7) million. Projects focused
mainly on research of future platforms and on short-term customer-specific
development projects. Depreciation on R&D expenses amounted to EUR 0.5 (0.5)
million. 


Video and Broadband Solutions in January to September 2012

                     1-9/2012  1-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
Orders received        69,900    64,600      8.2%     93,274
Net sales              76,571    62,018     23.5%     89,716
Operating profit        6,495     5,158     25.9%      8,220
Operating profit, %      8.5%      8.3%                 9.2%

Orders received improved by 8.2% standing at EUR 69.9 (64.6) million.

Net sales grew by 23.5% amounting to EUR 76.6 (62.0) million. Operating profit
increased 25.9% to EUR 6.5 (5.2) million, or 8.5% (8.3%) of net sales. This
positive development was due to increased net sales. 

R&D expenses equaled EUR 8.3 (8.6), in other words 10.9% (13.9%) of net sales.
Activated R&D expenses stood at EUR 0.6 (2.1) million while depreciation on
product development expenses equaled EUR 1.5 (2.1) million. 



Network Services in July to September 2012

Economic Development of Network Services:

                     7-9/2012  7-9/2011  Change %
Orders received        20,796    21,503     -3.3%
Net sales              20,796    23,013     -9.6%
Operating profit          448       376     19.1%
Operating profit, %      2.2%      1.6%          

Orders received in Q3 stood at EUR 20.8 (21.5) million. Year-on-year net sales
decreased by 9.6% and totaled EUR 20.8 (23.0) million. Net sales decreased in
German fiber projects and UK network design services. Operating profit stood at
EUR 0.4 (0.4) million making 2.2% (1.6%) of the net sales. 



Network Services in January to September 2012

                     1-9/2012  1-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
Orders received        68,936    70,003     -1.5%     94,800
Net sales              69,836    68,165      2.5%     93,900
Operating profit        1,733        90   1825.6%      1,160
Operating profit, %      2.5%      0.1%                 1.2%

Orders received totaled EUR 68.9 (70.0) million. Net sales grew by 2.5%
amounting to EUR 69.8 (68.2) million. Operating profit equaled EUR 1.7 (0.1)
million. This growth in the operating profit was due to increased net sales and
a better partner network management. 

Personnel and Organization in January to September 2012

In the period under review, the Group had an annual average of 1,326 people
(1,290/2011 1,221/2010), of whom 568 (562) were employed by Video and Broadband
Solutions, and 758 (728) by Network Services, respectively. At the end of the
review period, the figure totaled 1,308 (1,311/2011, 1,231/2010) of whom 73%
(72%/2011, 68%/2010) were stationed overseas. Employees stationed outside
Europe accounted for less than 5% of the Group's personnel. 

The year-on-year wages and salaries increased by 12.0% and totaled EUR 43.8
(39.1/January to September/2011, 36.7/January to September/2010) million. This
increase in wages and salaries was mainly attributable to the growth in
personnel in Network Services, accruals of remuneration schemes and
union-specific pay increases based on collective agreements. 

At the end of the review period, rented workforce in Finland was 15 (24).
Temporary labor costs are included in the cost of materials and services. 

Investments in January to September 2012

Investments by the Group for the period under review totaled EUR 2.5 (5.2)
million accounting for 1.7% (4.0%) of net sales. Investments in product
development equaled EUR 0.6 (2.1) million. R&D investments decreased, mainly
because the projects focused on research of future product platforms, further
development of product platforms and short-term customer projects. Other
investments involved information systems, as well as machinery and equipment
for production and services. As to these investments, EUR 0.8 (0.4) million
were carried out under financial lease arrangements. Investments in the
comparative period included the extension investment of the company business
premises of EUR 1.0 million. 

Financing and Capital Structure in January to September 2012

Operating cash flow stood at EUR 10.2 (-2.4) million. This improvement in the
operating cash flow over the comparative period was mainly due to higher
EBITDA, as well as a decrease in inventories. Moreover, the impact created by
the change in payment terms of our German main customer was weakened. At the
end of the period under review, the amount of unused binding stand-by credits
amounted to EUR 16.0 (7.5) million. These stand-by credits have been revised
and the current binding stand-by credit facilities of EUR 40.0 million are
valid until August 2015. 

The Group's equity ratio equaled 47.5% (41.4%) while net gearing stood at 21.7%
(44.1%). Interest bearing debt on 30 September 2012 stood at EUR 25.1 (33.4)
million. 

Essential Operational Risks of Business Areas

Founded in 1954, Teleste is a technology and services company consisting of two
business areas: Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. With Europe
as the main market area, our most significant clients include European cable
operators and selected organizations in the public sector. 

As to Video and Broadband Solutions, client-specific and integrated deliveries
of solutions create favorable conditions for growth, even if the involved
resource allocation and technical implementation pose a challenge involving,
therefore, also reasonable risks. Our customers' network investments vary based
on their given need for upgrading and their financial structure. Significant
part of Teleste's competition comes from the USA so the exchange rate of euro
up against the US dollar affects our competitiveness. Also the exchange rate
development of the Chinese renminbi to euro affects our material costs. The
company hedges against short-term currency exposure by means of forward
contracts. The tight financial market in Europe may slow down our customers'
investment plans. Availability of components is subject to natural phenomena,
such as floods and earthquakes. Correct technological choices and their timing
are vital for our success. 

Net sales of Network Services comes, for the most part, from a small number of
large European customers, so a significant change in the demand for services by
any one of them is reflected in our actual deliveries. To ensure quality of
services and cost-efficiency along with efficient service process management,
customer satisfaction and improvements in productivity require innovative
solutions in terms of processes, products and logistics. Smooth operation of
cable networks requires effective technical management and functional hardware
solutions in accordance with contractual obligations. This, in turn, demands
continuous and determined development of skill levels in Teleste's own
personnel as well as those of our subcontractors. In addition, our ability to
deliver and compete may be constrained by the adequacy of our sub-contractor
network capacity. Tender calculation and management of larger projects
involving overall responsibility is complex and risky. 

It is important for our business areas to take into account any market
developments such as consolidations taking place among the clientele and
competition. The threats to information systems must be minimized to ensure
business continuity. Severe weather conditions have an impact on the business
areas' ability to supply products and services. 

The Board of Directors annually reviews any essential risks related to the
company operation and their management. Risk management constitutes an integral
part of the strategic and operative practices of our business areas. Risks and
their probability are reported to the Board by regular monthly reports. 

The company covers any major risks of loss involving the business areas through
insurance policies. Insurance will also cover credit loss risks related to
sales receivables. In the period under review, no such risks materialized, and
no legal proceedings or judicial procedures were pending that would have had
any essential significance for the Group operation. 

Group Structure

Parent company Teleste has branch offices in Australia, the Netherlands, China
and Denmark with subsidiaries in 12 countries outside Finland. On account of
financial arrangements, Teleste Management Oy, established in March 2010, and
Teleste Management II Oy, established in December 2011, have been consolidated
into Teleste Corporation's figures. Teleste Incentive Oy has been merged with
Teleste Corporation. 

Decisions by the Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Teleste Corporation held on 3 April 2012
confirmed the financial statements for 2011 and discharged the Board of
Directors and the CEO from liability for the financial period. The AGM
confirmed the dividend of EUR 0.14 per share proposed by the Board. The
dividend was paid out on 17 April 2012. 

Ms. Marjo Miettinen, Mr. Pertti Ervi, Mr. Pertti Raatikainen, Mr. Kai Telanne
and Mr. Petteri Walldén continue in Teleste's Board of Directors. Mr. Esa Harju
was elected a new member while the membership of Mr. Tero Laaksonen ended. Ms.
Marjo Miettinen was elected Chair of the Board in the organizational meeting
held immediately after the AGM. 

Authorized Public Accountants KPMG Oy Ab continue as the auditor until the next
AGM. Mr. Esa Kailiala, accountant authorized by the Central Chamber of Commerce
of Finland, was chosen auditor-in-charge. 

The AGM authorized the Board to acquire the maximum of 1,400,000 of the
company's own shares and to convey the maximum of 1,779,985 company's own
shares. On 8 April 2011, the AGM authorized the Board of Directors to issue
five million new shares; this authorization will be valid until the Annual
General Meeting of 2014. Pursuant to the special rights provided by the
Company, the maximum number of significant shares is 2,500,000; these special
rights are included in the authorization to issue 5,000,000 new shares. 

Shares and Changes in Share Capital

On 30 September 2012, EM Group Oy was the largest single shareholder with their
holding of 22.48%. 

In the period under review, the lowest company share price was EUR 3.04 (2.61)
and the highest was EUR 4.44 (4.82). Closing price on 30 September 2012 stood
at EUR 4.38 (2.71). According to Euroclear Finland Ltd, the number of
shareholders at the end of the period under review was 5,187 (5,090). Foreign
ownership accounted for 5.96% (8.0%). From 1 January to 30 September 2012,
trading with Teleste share at NASDAQ OMX Helsinki amounted to EUR 8.2 (4.8)
million. In the period under review, 2.1 (1.2) million Teleste shares were
traded on the stock exchange. 

At the end of September 2012, the number of own shares in the Group possession
stood at 1,302,985 (760,985) out of which parent company Teleste Corporation
had 379,985 while other Group or controlled companies had 923,000 shares,
respectively. At the end of the period, the Group's holding of the total amount
of shares amounted to 6.96% (4.18%). 

On 30 September 2012, the registered share capital of Teleste stood at EUR
6,966,932.80 divided in 18,728,590 shares. 

2007B and 2007C stock options began trading on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on 2
April 2012. These options allow subscription for a maximum of 560,000 shares in
the company. 

Outlook for 2012

In terms of the whole year, we estimate that deliveries of equipment and
solutions for the operator clientele of Video and Broadband Solutions will
increase from the 2011 level. 

On the annual basis, demand by the current clientele of Network Services will
remain stable. Profitability in our main market of Germany will improve
markedly for the entire year over the 2011 level. 

Net sales and profitability for Teleste's fourth quarter of 2012 will fall
short of the comparative period due to leveling off in demand. 

We estimate that the 2012 net sales and operating profit will increase from the
level of 2011. 



30 October 2012

Teleste Corporation           Jukka Rinnevaara
Board of Directors               President and CEO



This interim report has been compiled in compliance with IAS 34, as it is
accepted within EU, using the recognition and valuation principles with those
used in the Annual Report. Teleste has prepared this interim report applying
the same accounting principles as those described in detail in its 2011
consolidated financial statements. The data stated in this report is unaudited. 



STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (tEUR)    7-9/201  7-9/201  Change %  1-12/201
                                                  2        1                   1
Net Sales                                    45,590   46,960    -2.9 %   183,616
   Other operating income                         0      461  -100.0 %     2,112
   Materials and services                   -21,867  -23,039    -5.1 %   -90,990
   Personnel expenses                       -13,258  -13,106     1.2 %   -54,560
   Other operating expenses                  -6,256   -6,172     1.4 %   -25,426
   Depreciation                              -1,338   -1,308     2.3 %    -5,372
Operating profit                              2,871    3,796   -24.4 %     9,380
   Financial income and expenses                 43      -98       n/a      -541
Profit after financial items                  2,914    3,698   -21.2 %     8,839
Profit before taxes                           2,914    3,698   -21.2 %     8,839
   Taxes                                     -1,054   -1,103    -4.4 %    -2,540
Net profit                                    1,860    2,595   -28.3 %     6,299
Attributable to:                                                                
   Equity holders of the parent               1,860    2,595   -28.3 %     6,299
Earnings per share for result of the year attributable to                       
 the equity holders of the parent                                               
(expressed in € per share)                                                      
   Basic                                       0.11     0.15   -28.8 %      0.36
   Diluted                                     0.11     0.15   -29.9 %      0.36
   Total comprehensive income for the                                           
    period (tEUR)                                                               
Net profit                                    1,860    2,595   -28.3 %     6,299
Translation differences                         322      -87       n/a       149
Fair value reserve                               36        0       n/a        20
Total comprehensive income for the period     2,218    2,508   -11.6 %     6,468
Attributable to:                                                                
   Equity holders of the parent               2,218    2,508   -11.6 %     6,468





STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (tEUR)    1-9/201  1-9/2011   Change  1-12/201
                                                  2                  %         1
Net Sales                                   146,407   130,183   12.5 %   183,616
   Other operating income                       788     1,383  -43.0 %     2,112
   Materials and services                   -72,265   -65,184   10.9 %   -90,990
   Personnel expenses                       -43,759   -39,080   12.0 %   -54,560
   Other operating expenses                 -19,074   -18,108    5.3 %   -25,426
   Depreciation                              -3,869    -3,946   -2.0 %    -5,372
Operating profit                              8,228     5,248   56.8 %     9,380
   Financial income and expenses               -718      -398   80.4 %      -541
Profit after financial items                  7,510     4,850   54.8 %     8,839
Profit before taxes                           7,510     4,850   54.8 %     8,839
   Taxes                                     -2,428    -1,426   70.3 %    -2,540
Net profit                                    5,082     3,424   48.4 %     6,299
Attributable to:                                                                
   Equity holders of the parent               5,082     3,424   48.4 %     6,299
Earnings per share for result of the year attributable to the equity holders of 
 the parent                                                                     
(expressed in € per share)                                                      
   Basic                                       0.29   0.20      48.4 %      0.36
   Diluted                                     0.29   0.20      46.2 %      0.36
   Total comprehensive income for the                                           
    period (tEUR)                                                               
Net profit                                    5,082  3,424      48.4 %     6,299
Translation differences                         679   -286         n/a       149
Fair value reserve                              120     96      25.0 %        20
Total comprehensive income for the period     5,881  3,234      81.8 %     6,468
Attributable to:                                                                
   Equity holders of the parent               5,881  3,234      81.8 %     6,468



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION        30.9.2012  30.9.2011   Change  31.12.2011
 (tEUR)                                                            %            
Non-current assets                                                              
   Property,plant,equipment               10,032     10,445   -4.0 %       9,364
   Goodwill                               31,400     30,959    1.4 %      31,277
   Intangible assets                       4,644      6,314  -26.4 %       6,338
   Deferred tax assets                     1,833        n/a      n/a       1,714
   Investments                               287        713  -59.7 %         713
                                          48,196     48,431   -0.5 %      49,406
Current assets                                                                  
   Inventories                            21,131     25,118  -15.9 %      24,075
   Other current assets                   42,315     42,170    0.3 %      44,326
   Liquid funds                           12,311     10,600   16.1 %      15,404
                                          75,757     77,888   -2.7 %      83,805
Total assets                             123,952    126,319   -1.9 %     133,211
Shareholder's equity and liabilities                                            
   Share capital                           6,967      6,967    0.0 %       6,967
   Other equity                           51,111     44,402   15.1 %      47,688
   Non-controlling interest                  695        318  118.6 %         623
                                          58,773     51,687   13.7 %      55,278
Non-current liabilities                                                         
   Provisions                                605        361   67.6 %         605
   Deferred tax liabilities                2,182        776  181.2 %       1,946
   Non interest bearing liabilities        3,394      3,723   -8.8 %       4,140
   Interest bearing liabilities              665     10,937  -93.9 %      11,940
                                           6,846     15,797  -56.7 %      18,631
Short-term liabilities                                                          
   Trade payables and other s-t           32,700     35,063   -6.7 %      36,818
    liabilities                                                                 
   Provisions                              1,211      1,313   -7.8 %       1,211
   S-t interest bearing liabilities       24,422     22,459    8.7 %      21,273
                                          58,333     58,835   -0.9 %      59,302
Total shareholder's equity and           123,952    126,319   -1.9 %     133,211
 liabilities                                                                    



CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (tEUR)     1-9/201  1-9/201  Change %  1-12/201
                                                  2        1                   1
Cash flows from operating activities                                            
   Profit for the period                      5,082    3,424    48.4 %     6,299
   Adjustments                                7,069    5,912    19.6 %     8,633
   Interest and other financial expenses       -295     -398   -25.9 %      -541
    and incomes                                                                 
   Paid Taxes                                -2,087   -2,000     4.4 %    -2,471
   Change in working capital                    450   -9,378       n/a    -9,857
Cash flow from operating activities          10,219   -2,440       n/a     2,063
Cash flow from investing activities                                             
   Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash      -580        0       n/a         0
    acquired                                                                    
   Purchases of property, plant and          -1,242   -2,223   -44.1 %    -2,632
    equipment (PPE)                                                             
   Purchases of intangible assets              -480   -2,869   -83.3 %    -2,729
Net cash used in investing activities        -2,302   -5,092   -54.8 %    -5,361
Cash flow from financing activities                                             
   Proceeds from borrowings                       0    6,000       n/a     6,000
   Payments of borrowings                    -9,249     -694  1232.7 %      -877
   Dividends paid                            -2,440   -2,091    16.7 %    -2,091
   Proceeds from issuance of ordinary             0        0       n/a       319
    shares                                                                      
Net cash used in financing activities       -11,689    3,215       n/a     3,351
Change in cash                                                                  
   Cash in the beginning                     15,404   15,203     1.3 %    15,203
   Change in cash during period              -3,772   -4,317   -12.6 %        52
   Effect of currency changes                   679     -286       n/a       149
   Cash at the end                           12,311   10,600    16.1 %    15,404



KEY FIGURES                              1-9/2012  1-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
   Earnings per share, EUR                   0.29      0.20    48.4 %       0.36
   Earnings per share fully diluted,         0.29      0.20    46.2 %       0.36
    EUR                                                                         
   Shareholders' equity per share, EUR       3.37      2.97    13.7 %       3.17
   Return on equity                        11.9 %     8.9 %    32.9 %     11.9 %
   Return on capital employed              13.0 %     8.8 %    48.4 %     11.5 %
   Equity ratio                            47.5 %    41.4 %    14.8 %     41.6 %
   Gearing                                 21.7 %    44.1 %   -50.7 %     32.2 %
   Investments, tEUR                        2,522     5,195   -51.5 %      5,240
   Investments % of net sales               1.7 %     4.0 %   -56.8 %      2.9 %
   Order backlog, tEUR                     13,629    21,420   -36.4 %     21,200
   Personnel, average                       1,326     1,290     2.8 %      1,297
   Number of shares (thousands)            18,729    18,094     3.5 %     18,190
   including own shares                                                         
   Highest share price, EUR                  4.44      4.82    -7.9 %       4.82
   Lowest share price, EUR                   3.04      2.61    16.5 %       2.50
   Average share price, EUR                  3.97      3.89     2.1 %       3.00
   Turnover, in million shares                2.1       1.2    69.6 %        1.7
   Turnover, in MEUR                          8.2       4.8    72.1 %        6.2
Treasury shares                                                                 
                                           Number              % of       % of  
                                        of shares             shares     votes  
   Teleste companies own shares         1,302,985               6.96%      6.96%
    30.9.2012                                                                   
Contingent liabilities and pledged assets (tEUR)                                
Leasing and rent liabilities                9,026     9,210    -2.0 %      8,124
Derivative instruments (tEUR)                                                   
   Value of underlying forward              1,913     6,181   -69.1 %      7,434
    contracts                                                                   
   Market value of forward contracts          -50       -10   400.0 %        -99
   Interest rate swap                       2,500    11,500   -78.3 %     11,500
   Market value of interest swap              -46      -186   -75.3 %       -167
Taxes are computed on the basis of the tax on the profit for the period.        



OPERATING SEGMENTS (tEUR)                1-9/2012  1-9/2011  Change %  1-12/2011
Video and Broadband Solutions                                                   
   Order intake                            69,900    64,600     8.2 %     93,274
   Net sales                               76,571    62,018    23.5 %     89,716
   EBIT                                     6,495     5,158    25.9 %      8,220
   EBIT%                                    8.5 %     8.3 %                9.2 %
Network Services                                                                
   Order intake                            68,936    70,003    -1.5 %     94,800
   Net sales                               69,836    68,165     2.5 %     93,900
   EBIT                                     1,733        90  1825.6 %      1,160
   EBIT%                                    2.5 %     0.1 %                1.2 %
Total                                                                           
   Order intake                           138,836   134,603     3.1 %    188,074
   Net sales                              146,407   130,183    12.5 %    183,616
   EBIT                                     8,228     5,248    56.8 %      9,380
   EBIT%                                    5.6 %     4.0 %                5.1 %
   Financial items                           -718      -398    80.4 %       -541
   Operating segments net profit before     7,510     4,850    54.8 %      8,839
    taxes                                                                       






Information per quarter       7-9/12  4-6/12  1-3/12  10-12/11  7-9/11  10/2011-
 (tEUR)                                                                 9/2012  
Video and Broadband Solutions                                                   
          Order intake        19,720  23,790  26,390    28,674  22,300    98,574
          Net sales           24,794  24,278  27,499    27,698  23,947   104,269
          EBIT                 2,423   1,548   2,524     3,062   3,420     9,557
          EBIT %               9.8 %   6.4 %   9.2 %    11.1 %  14.3 %     9.2 %
Network Services                                                                
          Order intake        20,796  25,409  22,731    24,797  21,503    93,733
          Net sales           20,796  25,409  23,631    25,735  23,013    95,571
          EBIT                   448     872     413     1,070     376     2,803
          EBIT %               2.2 %   3.4 %   1.7 %     4.2 %   1.6 %     2.9 %
Total                                                                           
          Order intake        40,516  49,199  49,121    53,471  43,803   192,307
          Net sales           45,590  49,687  51,130    53,433  46,960   199,840
          EBIT                 2,871   2,420   2,937     4,132   3,796    12,360
          EBIT %               6.3 %   4.9 %   5.7 %     7.7 %   8.1 %     6.2 %Attributable to equity holders of the parent (tEUR)                             
A          Share capital                                                        
B          Share premium                                                        
C          Translation differences                                              
D          Retained earnings                                                    
E          Invested free capital                                                
F          Other funds                                                          
G          Total                                                                
H          Share of non-controlling interest                                    
I          Total equity                                                         
                      A      B     C       D      E     F       G    H       I  
Attributable to                                                                 
 equity holders of                                                              
 the parent (tEUR)                                                              
Shareholder's       6,967  1,504    54  43,559  2,737  -166  54,655  623  55,278
 equity 1.1.2012                                                                
Total                              679   5,082          120   5,881        5,881
 comprehensive                                                                  
 income for the                                                                 
 period                                                                         
Paid dividend                           -2,569               -2,569  129  -2,440
Non-controlling                                                                 
 parties accrued                                                                
 cost of interest                                                               
for the loan                                57                   57  -57       0
 provided by           
 mother company                                                                 
Equity-settled                              54                   54    0      54
 share-based                                                                    
 payments                                                                       
Shareholder's       6,967  1,504   733  46,183  2,737   -46  58,078  695  58,773
 equity 30.9.2012                                                               
Shareholder's       6,967  1,504   -95  39,183  2,737  -186  50,110  292  50,402
 equity 1.1.2011                                                                
Profit of the                     -286   3,424           96   3,234    0   3,234
 period                                                                         
Paid dividend                           -2,137               -2,137   46  -2,091
Non-controlling                                                                 
 parties accrued                                                                
 cost of interest                                                               
for the loan                                20                   20  -20       0
 provided by                                                                    
 mother company                                                                 
Equity-settled                             142                  142    0     142
 share-based                                                                    
 payments                                                                       
Shareholder's       6,967  1,504  -381  40,632  2,737   -90  51,369  318  51,687
 equity 30.9.2011                                                               

CALCULATION OF KEY FIGURES





Return on equity:      Profit/loss for the financial period                               ------------------------------   * 100                   
                       Shareholders' equity (average)                           
Return on capital      Profit/loss for the period after financial items +       
 employed:              financing charges                                       
                       ------------------------------   * 100                   
                       Total assets - non-interest-bearing                      
                       liabilities (average)                                    
Equity ratio:          Shareholders' equity                                     
                       -----------------------------   * 100                    
                       Total assets - advances received                         
Gearing:               Interest bearing liabilities - cash in hand and in bank -
                        interest bearing assets                                 
                       -----------------------------   * 100                    
                       Shareholders' equity                                     
Earnings per share:    Profit for the period attributable to equity holder of   
                        the parent                                              
                       ------------------------------------------               
                       Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding   
                        during the period                                       
Earnings per share,    Profit for the period attributable to equity holder of   
 diluted:               the parent (diluted)                                    
                       -------------------------------------------              
                       Average number of shares - own shares + number of options
                        at the period-end                                       



MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS 30.9.2012           Shares      %
EM Group Oy                         4,209,816  22.48
Mandatum Life                       1,679,200   8.97
Ilmarinen Mutual Insurance Company    936,776   5.00
Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company       824,641   4.40
Teleste Management II Oy              542,000   2.89
Varma Mutual Insurance Company        521,150   2.78
State Pension Fund                    500,000   2.67
Op-Suomi Small Cap                    480,000   2.56
Aktia Capital Mutual Fund             450,000   2.40



SECTOR DISPERSION 30.9.2012             Shareholders       %      Shares       %
Corporations                                     291    5.61   7,009,926   37.42
Financial and insurance corporations              11    0.21   3,510,655   18.74
Public institutions                                7    0.13   2,108,026   11.25
Non-profit institutions                           36    0.69     354,904    1.89
Households                                     4,795   92.44   4,627,856   24.71
Foreign countries and nominee                     47    0.90   1,117,223    5.96
 registered                                                                     
Total                                          5,187  100.00  18,728,590  100.00



AMOUNT 30.9.2012     Shareholders       %      Shares       %
0 - 100                     1,141   21.99      78,309    0.41
101 - 1,000                 3,029   58.39   1,277,430    6.82
1,001 - 10,000                919   17.71   2,539,018   13.55
10,001 - 100,000               77    1.48   1,897,942   10.13
100,001 - 1,000,000            19    0.36   7,046,875   37.62
1,000,001 -                     2    0.03   5,889,016   31.44
Total                       5,187  100.00  18,728,590  100.00





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