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2009-10-09 13:10:08 CEST 2009-10-09 13:11:11 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Stonesoft - Company AnnouncementADVANCE INFORMATION ON OPERATING PROFIT OF THIRD QUARTERStonesoft Corporation stock exchange release October 9, 2009 ADVANCE INFORMATION ON OPERATING PROFIT OF THIRD QUARTER Based on preliminary data, the operating profit (EBIT) of Stonesoft Corporation was clearly positive during the third quarter, or approximately EUR 0.5 (-0.5) million. According to the preliminary data also the net sales of the company increased slightly compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. This development of the net sales was roughly in accordance with the expectations of the company, and the improvement of the operating profit, which was better than expected, was to a large extent due to gross margin on sales which was better than expected as well as costs that were lower than expected. In its interim report published on August 14, 2009, Stonesoft has stated that, on the grounds given in the report, it does not regard it justified to give any estimate on the future development of the result in 2009, although it strives for an improved operating result (EBIT) compared to the previous year. In addition, the company has stated that it expects the net sales for the full year to remain at the previous year's level and to be EUR 24.3 million, +/- EUR 1.5 million. The preliminary data now available does not change this previous statement."We are very satisfied with the fact that the operating profit improved by approximately EUR 1 million and we have managed to increase our market share in this generally difficult market situation", says Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO of Stonesoft. The advance information is unaudited and it is not based on an interim report approved by the Board of Directors. The interim report of Stonesoft Corporation for the reporting period January 1 - September 30, 2009 will be published on Friday, October 23, 2009, in accordance with the previous notification. A press conference for media, analysts and investors will be held on October 23, 2009 at 10.30 am at the Stonesoft headquarters, street address Itälahdenkatu 22 A, 00210 Helsinki. Stonesoft Corporation Ilkka Hiidenheimo CEO For further information: Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO, Stonesoft Corporation Puh. 09 476 711 E-mail: ilkka.hiidenheimo@stonesoft.com Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Main media www.stonesoft.com |
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