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2011-10-03 12:15:00 CEST 2011-10-03 12:15:19 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Stonesoft - Company AnnouncementADVANCE INFORMATION ON NET SALES AND PRODUCT SALES DURING THE THIRD QUARTER: STRONG GROWTHStonesoft Corporation Stock Exchange Release October 3, 2011 at 1.15 p.m. Net sales grew by approximately 40%, product sales by approximately 60% Based on preliminary data, the net sales of Stonesoft Corporation in the third quarter were approximately MEUR 8.0 (5.6) and grew by approximately 40 % compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The company's product sales were approximately MEUR 4.7 (2.9) and grew by approximately 60% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Stonesoft has in its interim report published on 12 August 2011, based on reasons announced at that time, estimated that advanced evasion techniques will open new business opportunities for the company, have a positive effect on its net sales and profitability and strengthen its competitiveness and market position as general understanding and knowledge about advanced evasion techniques grow. In 2011, Stonesoft aims for faster-than-market growth of net sales and improved profitability. The now finalized preliminary data do not change this previous announcement."We are very pleased with the strong growth of the product sales and net sales during the third quarter of the year as well as with the fact that we have been able to grow our market share in spite of this generally unstable market situation", said Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO of Stonesoft Corporation. The presented advance information is unaudited and it is not based on a financial report approved by the Board of Directors. Stonesoft Corporation will issue its interim report for January-September as previously announced on Friday 21 October, 2011. A press conference for the media, analysts and investors will be held on 21 October, 2011 at 10.30 am at the Stonesoft headquarters, street address Itälahdenkatu 22 A, 00210 Helsinki. Stonesoft Corporation Ilkka Hiidenheimo Chief Executive Officer For further information, please contact: CFO Mikael Nyberg, Stonesoft Corporation Tel. +358 9 47 67 11 Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd www.stonesoft.com [HUG#1551552] |
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