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Talentum Oyj - Financial Statement Release

TALENTUM’S FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELEASE 2011


Helsinki,Finland, 2012-02-15 07:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TALENTUM OYJ    
FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELEASE   15 February 2012 at 8:30am 

TALENTUM'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELEASE 2011

October-December 2011 in brief

- Talentum Group's net sales increased by 6.7%, totalling EUR 24.6 million (EUR
23.1 million). 
- Net sales from publishing operations increased by 6.6%, totalling EUR 23.0
million (EUR 21.6 million) 
- The amount of media advertising in Talentum's media decreased by a total of
3.6%. 
- Operating income without non-recurring items was EUR 1.7 million (EUR 1.8
million). 
- Operating income (EBIT) was EUR -1.3 million (EUR 1.3 million).
- At the end of December, Talentum Group sold Talentum HR AB, which provides
information services and consulting in the HR sector in Sweden. The purchase
price was SEK 28 million (about EUR 3.1 million), and the loss on sale was EUR
2.6 million. 

January-December 2011 in brief

- Talentum Group's net sales increased by 12.6%, totalling EUR 83.5 million
(EUR 74.1 million). 
- Net sales from publishing operations increased by 14.5%, totalling EUR 77.7
million (EUR 67.9 million). 
- The amount of media advertising in Talentum's media increased by a total of
14.7%. 
- Operating income without non-recurring items was EUR 2.4 million (EUR 1.9
million). 
- Operating income (EBIT) was EUR -0.7 million (EUR 0.1 million).
- Earnings per share were EUR -0.04 (EUR 0.00).
- Net liabilities were EUR -1.5 million (31 Dec 2010: EUR 12.4 million).
- In August, Talentum sold Sverige Bygger and Norge Bygges in Sweden and
Norway. The purchase price was EUR 15.2 million, and the gain on sale was EUR
7.3 million. 

The Board of Directors proposes that no dividend should be distributed for
2011, and that funds be distributed from the invested non-restricted equity
reserve in the amount of EUR 0.06 per share (EUR 0.02 per share). 

KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES, CONTINUING OPERATIONS *)

EUR million                    10-12/   10-12/  Change   1-12/    1-12/   Change
                               2011     2010       %     2011     2010       %  
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Net sales                        24.6     23.1     6.7     83.5     74.1    12.6
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Operating income without          1.7      1.8    -1.7      2.4      1.9    28.5
 non-recurring items                                                            
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Operating income                 -1.3      1.3  -199.1     -0.7      0.1        
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as % of net sales                -5.4      5.6             -0.8      0.2        
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Net cash from operating                                     4.6      2.2        
 activities                                                                     
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Total assets                                               57.3     64.7        
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Investments                       0.7      0.4    86.6      1.4      3.9   -64.6
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as % of net sales                 2.8      1.6              1.7      5.3        
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Equity ratio %                                             54.1     34.4        
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Gearing ratio % (net debt to                               -6.7     70.9        
 equity)                                                                        
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Interest-bearing liabilities                                1.2     13.9        
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Net interest-bearing                                       -1.5     12.4        
 liabilities                                                                    
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Personnel on average                                        754      707        
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Earnings per share, EUR         -0.05     0.02            -0.04     0.00        
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Cash flow from operating                                   0.11     0.05        
 activities per share, EUR                                                      
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Equity per share, EUR                                      0.50     0.40        
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Market capitalisation on                                   65.1     87.7        
 closing rate at period end                                                     
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 *) These figures do not include the construction information business sold in
August, which is presented as discontinued operation. The figures for Talentum
HR AB, which was sold in December, are included in the continuing operations.
The effect of the divestments on Talentum Group consolidated financial
statements is reported under the Tables section. 

Sector and Talentum prospects for 2012

Activity among Talentum's customers became weaker towards the end of 2011. The
company estimates that economic growth in the main market areas, Finland and
Sweden, will be modest in 2012, which will reflect relatively moderate or
nonexistent growth in advertising. 

Talentum's comparable net sales for 2011 excluding Talentum HR AB, sold at the
end of 2011, were approximately EUR 79 million. Talentum estimates that in 2012
its comparable net sales will remain on the same level and its operating income
without non-recurring items will increase, compared to 2011. 


 Chief Executive Officer Aarne Aktan

In the final quarter of 2011, Europe's economic development and growing
concerns about the future affected the sales of Talentum's products and
services to our customers. 

In the final quarter, Talentum Group's net sales increased by 6.7 per cent and
net sales from publishing operations increased by 6.6 per cent. Without the
event business acquired in September 2010 and at comparable exchange rates,
consolidated net sales decreased by 1.4 per cent, which was mainly due to the
decrease in media advertising volume. In the final quarter, consolidated
operating income from continuing operations without non-recurring items was EUR
1.7 million, which is equivalent to the previous year's level. 

Talentum's net sales for the whole year amounted to EUR 83.5 million, which is
12.6 per cent more than in the previous year. Without the event business
acquired in 2010 and at comparable exchange rates, net sales increased by 0.7
per cent. Operating income without non-recurring items for the whole year was
EUR 2.4 million (EUR 1.9 million in 2010). 

Unfortunately, we cannot be satisfied with the financial figures, there was
little increase in the net sales and operating income was below 3 per cent of
net sales. We have excellent content production, skilled people, strong brands
and loyal customers, but we have not managed to sell our products well enough. 

Our key goal for 2012 is to improve profitability. Therefore we must undergo a
necessary cost-savings plan during the first quarter. I believe that it will
result in improving Talentum's profitability, and at the same time operational
preconditions and competitive strength will improve. 

Operating environment and seasonal variation

During the second half of 2011, general economic uncertainty increased in both
Finland and Sweden. Different sources estimate the national economy to have
grown by 2.8% in Finland and 4.5% in Sweden. 

In Finland, according to TNS Media Intelligence, media advertising increased by
6.3% in 2011. Advertising in periodicals rose by 1.7%, while in professional
and business journals the increase was 3.5%. Online media advertising increased
by 25%. In Sweden, total media advertising revenues rose by 9.3%, while in
professional journals the increase was 7.7% (Sweden's Media Agencies - Sveriges
Mediebyråer). In Sweden, too, advertising increased more in professional
journals than in general-interest magazines. 

The media and media service markets are subject to seasonal variations.
Magazines and books do not generally come out during the summer holiday season,
which is why the third quarter is the weakest in terms of sales. Operations are
generally at their busiest in the final quarter. 

Consolidated net sales and income for October-December 2011, continuing
operations 

Consolidated net sales for October-December increased by 6.7%, totalling EUR
24.6 million (EUR 23.1 million). Without the event business acquired and at
comparable exchange rates, net sales decreased by 1.4%. Net sales from
publishing operations increased by 6.6%, totalling EUR 23.0 million (EUR 21.6
million). 

Consolidated operating income without non-recurring items for October-December
was EUR 1.7 million (EUR 1.8 million). Operating income from publishing
operations without non-recurring items was EUR 2.3 million (EUR 2.1 million).
Non-recurring items include the loss of EUR 2.6 million resulting from the
disposal of Talentum HR AB as well as related personnel reduction costs of EUR
0.4 million due to reorganisation caused by the disposal. 

Consolidated operating income was EUR -1.3 million (EUR 1.3 million), -5.4%
(5.6%) of net sales. Operating income from publishing operations was EUR -0.7
million (EUR 1.6 million). The change in the exchange rate of the Swedish krona
against the euro did not have a significant impact on net sales and operating
income in October-December. 

Net financial expenses amounted to EUR 0.4 million (EUR 0.5 million). The
Group's share of income from associated companies was EUR 0.2 million (EUR 0.0
million). 

Consolidated income before taxes was EUR -1.5 million (EUR 0.8 million). The
taxes for the period under review were EUR -0.5 million (EUR 0.0 million),
mainly due to the non-deductible loss on sale relating to Talentum HR.
Consolidated income for October-December was EUR -2.2 million (EUR 0.8
million). 

Consolidated net sales and income for January-December 2011, continuing
operations 

Consolidated net sales for January-December increased by 12.6%, totalling EUR
83.5 million (EUR 74.1 million). Without the event business acquired in 2010
and at comparable exchange rates, net sales increased by 0.7%. The
strengthening of the Swedish krona against the euro improved net sales by EUR
1.6 million. Net sales from publishing operations increased by 14.5%, totalling
EUR 77.7 million (EUR 67.9 million). 

Consolidated operating income without non-recurring items was EUR 2.4 million
(EUR 1.9 million). Operating income from publishing operations without
non-recurring items was EUR 4.4 million (EUR 3.1 million). Non-recurring items
include the loss of EUR 2.6 million resulting from the disposal of Talentum HR
AB as well as disposal-related costs  from reorganisation due to the disposal
and other personnel reduction costs of EUR 0.5 million. 

Consolidated operating income for January-December was EUR -0.7 million (EUR
0.1 million) and -0.8% of net sales (0.2%). Operating income from publishing
operations was EUR 1.4 million (EUR 1.6 million). Operating income was weakened
by personnel cost accrual related to IFRS reporting of about EUR 0.3 million
(EUR 0.1 million) incurred in and the depreciation of intangible assets of EUR
0.2 million (EUR 0.1 million) caused by the acquisition of the event business.
The strengthening of the Swedish krona against the euro improved operating
income by EUR 0.1 million. 

Net financial expenses amounted to EUR 0.8 million (EUR 0.2 million). The
Group's share of income of associated companies was EUR 0.2 million (EUR 0.0
million). 

Income before taxes was EUR -1.2 million (EUR -0.0 million). The Group's taxes
for the period under review were EUR 0.6 million (EUR -0.1 million). The
Group's effective tax rate was increased by non-deductible expenses, such as
the loss incurred in the sale of Talentum HR AB in Sweden. Consolidated income
from continuing operations for the period under review was EUR -1.8 million
(EUR 0.1 million). Income from discontinued operations was EUR 7.3 million,
including the gain on sale of EUR 7.3 million resulting from the divestments.
Consolidated income for the period under review, including continuing and
discontinued operations, was EUR 5.5 million. 

Short-term risks for the business

The changes in general economic growth will affect Talentum's revenue and
revenue structure. Traditionally, about 40% of consolidated net sales are
dependent on advertising, particularly in the B2B sector, which is sensitive to
economic conditions. In present economic conditions, advertising accounts for
about 36% (33%) of net sales. The most economically sensitive component of
advertising revenue is job advertising. 

The aim of the Group is to minimise the market risk relating to advertising by
increasing revenue from circulation and content sales. The goal is for all
Talentum products and services to be market leaders in their fields, so that
success is possible even in times of recession. 

Online services could change the earnings logic of magazines and books even in
the long term. This channel selection could be significant for the Group's
revenue structure. The move from printed products to online products may be
particularly rapid under poor economic conditions. If the company is unable to
develop its operations to respond to changes in media usage habits, its
competitiveness could be undermined. 

The Finnish government's decision to raise VAT on subscription magazines to 9
per cent will have a significant impact on Talentum. However, Talentum will be
affected to a lesser extent than many other Finnish publishers. About 41% of
Talentum's net sales from publishing operations originate in Sweden, and the
proportion of total revenue from publishing operations attributable to magazine
subscription revenue is about 32 per cent. 

With the growth of the Group's international operations, the consolidated
profit and loss account and balance sheet are increasingly exposed to the
effects of exchange rate fluctuations. Net sales from continuing publishing
operations in the other Nordic countries for the period under review were 41%
(42%) of the total net sales of publishing operations. The share of the balance
sheet total attributable to publishing operations in the other Nordic countries
was 36% (46%). The companies' operations are local and language-area-bound by
nature, and there are very few currency-denominated transactions. The profit
and loss account and balance sheet have not been hedged against exchange rate
fluctuations. 

Cash flow, financial position and balance sheet for the Group

The cash flow from business operations in January-December was higher than in
the previous year, following mainly the increase in operating income and a
change in working capital. The cash flow from continuing operations operating
activities was EUR 4.6 million (EUR 2.2 million). The change in working capital
was EUR 1.9 million (EUR 0.7 million). Working capital is negative, as is usual
for the sector, because liabilities include subscription fee advances received
from customers of EUR 16.8 million (31 Dec 2010: EUR 13.7 million in total).
Advance payments at the end of December include group subscription fee advances
of EUR 8.3 million for Talentum's magazines of which, correspondingly, EUR 4.8
million is included in long-term receivables and EUR 3.5 million in short-term
receivables. 

The consolidated balance sheet total decreased as a consequence of the
divestments carried out in August and December, and at the end of the period
under review, it stood at EUR 57.3 million (EUR 64.7 million). The amount of
goodwill on the balance sheet decreased by EUR 12.0 million as a consequence of
the divestments. In addition, consolidated net liabilities declined, and the
equity ratio rose. At the end of December, the Group's interest-bearing loans
and borrowing amounted to EUR 1.2 million (EUR 13.9 million). The Group's
liquid assets were EUR 2.6 million (EUR 1.5 million). Interest-bearing net
liabilities were EUR -1.5 million (EUR 12.4 million). 

The available bank overdraft limit, which is valid until further notice, is EUR
12 million. The available financing credit limit is EUR 22 million, and the
relevant arrangements are valid until 30 September 2013 and 30 September 2014.
EUR 0.8 million of the limits was in use at the end of the period under review
(EUR 13.4 million was in use on 31 December 2010). 

The equity ratio at the end of the period under review was 54.1% (34.4%). The
Group's equity per share was EUR 0.50 (EUR 0.40). The Group does not hedge
against currency fluctuations with regard to the acquisition of subsidiaries.
The weakening or strengthening of the Swedish krona against the euro affects
the Group's equity through the translation difference arising from the
acquisition of the Swedish subsidiaries. The translation difference in the
equity on the consolidated balance sheet was EUR 0.3 million. The change for
January-December without the effects of the divestments was positive, standing
at EUR 0.2 million (EUR 2.7 million in 2010). 

Investments

The gross investments of continuing operations in tangible and intangible
assets for January-December totalled EUR 1.4 million (EUR 3.9 million), which
is 1.7% (5.3%) of net sales. The tangible and intangible assets of the
acquisition of the event business increased investments during the period under
review. 

Changes in Group structure

On 9 August 2011, Talentum sold Sweden-based Sverige Bygger AB and Nordic
Construction Media AB and Norway-based Norge Bygges AS. The seller was Talentum
Oyj's Swedish subsidiary, Talentum Business Information Group AB (TBIG), and
the buyer was DOCU Group Sweden AB. Transfer of ownership took place on 9
August 2011. The total purchase price of the companies' shares was paid in cash
on the same date. The construction information business sold is presented as
discontinued operation. 

In addition, on 28 December 2011, the Group sold its Swedish subsidiary,
Talentum HR AB, which provides information services and consulting in the HR
sector, to Wise Group AB. The purchase price was EUR 3.1 million, of which EUR
2.1 million was paid in cash. The rest has been recognised as a short-term
receivable of EUR 0.9 million, which will fall due within 12 months of the date
on which the transaction becomes effective. 

The effects of the divestments on the consolidated financial statements are
presented in the tables of this release. 

Personnel, continuing operations

In January-December, Talentum Group's continuing operations employed an average
of 754 (707) people: 314 (327) in direct marketing and 440 (380) in publishing
and in the parent company. Geographically, the personnel were divided as
follows: Finland 415 (393) people, Sweden 162 (150), Denmark 11 (1), Latvia 72
(75), Estonia 86 (83) and Russia 8(5). 

BUSINESS AREAS, CONTINUING OPERATIONS



EUR million                              10-12/     10-12/      1-12/      1-12/
                                           2011       2010       2011       2010
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Net sales                                                                       
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Publishing Finland                         13.9       13.0       45.8       39.2
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Publishing Other Nordic Countries           9.2        8.6       31.9       28.7
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Direct marketing                            2.5        2.1        9.1        8.8
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Other                                      -0.9       -0.6       -3.4       -2.6
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Total                                      24.6       23.1       83.5       74.1
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Operating income without                                                        
 non-recurring items                                                            
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Publishing Finland                          1.6        1.5        2.8        1.4
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Publishing Other Nordic Countries           0.7        0.5        1.5        1.7
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Direct marketing                            0.4        0.2        1.2        0.9
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Other                                      -1.0       -0.5       -3.2       -2.1
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Total                                       1.7        1.8        2.4        1.9
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Non-recurring items                                                             
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Publishing Finland                          0.0          -        0.0          -
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Publishing Other Nordic Countries           3.0        0.5        3.0        1.5
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Direct marketing                              -          -          -          -
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Other                                         -          -        0.1        0.3
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Total                                       3.0        0.5        3.1        1.8
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Operating income                           -1.3        1.3       -0.7        0.1
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Non-recurring items for January-December include the loss of EUR 2.6 million
resulting from the disposal of Talentum HR AB as well as costs of EUR 0.5
million from reorganisation due to the disposal and other personnel reduction. 

Publishing, continuing operations

October-December

Net sales from publishing operations for October-December amounted to EUR 23.0
million (EUR 21.6 million), a change of 6.6% from the previous year. Of net
sales from publishing operations, 60% (60%) originated in Finland and the
remaining 40% (40%) in the other Nordic countries. 

Towards the end of the year advertising in Talentum's media diminished and
advertising revenue decreased by 3.6% from the previous year. 

Advertising revenue accounted for 36% (39%) of net sales from publishing
operations. 

Net sales from e-business for October-December increased by 9.6%. Net sales
from e-business were EUR 2.9 million (EUR 2.6 million), which corresponds to
13% (12%) of the total figure for publishing. 

January-December

Net sales from publishing operations for January-December amounted to EUR 77.7
million (EUR 67.9 million), a change of 14.5% from the previous year. Of net
sales from publishing operations, 59% (58%) originated in Finland and the
remaining 41% (42%) in the other Nordic countries. 

In January-December, advertising revenue increased by 14.7% from the previous
year. Advertising revenue accounted for 39% (39%) of net sales from publishing
operations. 

Net sales from e-business for January-December increased by 8.9%. Net sales
from e-business were EUR 9.7 million (EUR 8.9 million), which corresponds to
12% (13%) of the total figure for publishing. 



PUBLISHING REVENUE, CONTINUING OPERATIONS



EUR million              10-12/ 2011  10-12/ 2010  1-12/ 2011  1-12/ 2010
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Net sales                                                                
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Advertisement revenue            8.2          8.5        30.0        26.2
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Circulation revenue              6.5          6.7        24.5        23.8
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Other content revenue *          8.4          6.4        23.2        17.9
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Total                           23.0         21.6        77.7        67.9
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* ‘Other content revenue' includes books, events, training and information
services. 

Publishing Finland

In the Publishing Finland segment, financial development is reported for
periodicals, book publishing, training and the event business. The best-known
book in the book publishing business is the green Finnish Law book. The
magazines with the highest circulation are Talouselämä and Tekniikka & Talous. 

The event business of IIR Finland Oy (now Talentum Events Oy) has belonged to
this segment since Talentum acquired it on 15 September 2010. 

October-December

Net sales from publishing operations in Finland for October-December amounted
to EUR 13.9 million (EUR 13.0 million), an increase of 6.4% from the previous
year. Excluding the event business acquired in September 2010, net sales
increased by 0.9%. Advertising revenue was down 9.0% on the previous year. 

Talentum's operating income from publishing operations in Finland was EUR 1.6
million (EUR 1.5 million). 

January-December

Net sales from publishing operations in Finland for January-December amounted
to EUR 45.8 million (EUR 39.2 million), a change of 16.7% from the previous
year. Excluding the event business acquired in September 2010, net sales
increased by 4.7%. Advertising revenue was up 14.2% on the previous year. 

Talentum's operating income from publishing operations in Finland was EUR 2.8
million (EUR 1.4 million). Operating income from publishing operations in
Finland was weakened by personnel cost accrual related to IFRS reporting of
about EUR 0.3 million (EUR 0.1 million) and the depreciation of intangible
assets of EUR 0.2 million (EUR 0.1 million) caused by the acquisition of the
event business. 

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland (UIL), a major long-term
subscriber to Tekniikka & Talous, terminated its agreement and will no longer
subscribe to the magazine on behalf of its members in 2012. 

The circulations of Talentum's major magazines have increased, and, for
example, the circulation of Talouselämä reached a new record of 80,800 copies. 

The number of visits to Talentum's Finnish online media grew faster than the
market. Taking ‘unique browsers' as the indicator, the average readership
numbers of the network increased by 32 per cent from the previous year. The
strongest growth was recorded by Talentum's major Finnish services, Talouselämä
(113%), Tekniikka & Talous (46%) and Tivi (36%). In particular, Talouselämä has
focused on its own online news production during the year. The proportion of
users accessing Talentum's services using mobile devices increased markedly
compared to the previous year. 

Publishing Other Nordic Countries, continuing operations

In the Publishing Other Nordic Countries segment, financial development is
reported for periodicals, the event business and the business information
business. The magazines with the highest circulation are Ny Teknik and
Affärsvärlden. 

From the Publishing Other Nordic Countries segment, the construction
information business in Sweden and Norway, which is reported as discontinued
operation, was sold in August 2011, and Talentum's Swedish subsidiary, Talentum
HR, which provides information services and consulting in the HR sector, was
sold at the end of December. Talentum HR is included in the segment's figures
until the time of the sale. However, the loss and personnel reduction costs in
the other companies of the segment that were caused by the sale are reported as
non-recurring items for the segment. The effects of the sale on the figures for
the Group and the segment are explained in the Tables section of this release. 

Talentum Events Oy's operations in Sweden and Denmark have been reported under
the Other Nordic Countries segment since 15 September 2010. 

October-December

Net sales from publishing operations in the other Nordic countries for
October-December amounted to EUR 9.2 million (EUR 8.6 million), a change of
6.9% from the previous year. Without the event business acquired in September
2010 and at comparable exchange rates, net sales decreased by 6.5%. Changes in
exchange rates increased net sales by EUR 0.2 million. Advertising revenue
increased 1.5% on the previous year. 

Operating income from publishing operations in the other Nordic countries
without non-recurring items was EUR 0.7 million (EUR 0.5 million).
Non-recurring items include the loss of EUR 2.6 million resulting from the
disposal of Talentum HR AB as well as disposal-related and other personnel
reduction costs of EUR 0.4 million. Operating income from publishing operations
in the other Nordic countries was EUR -2.3 million (EUR 0.1 million). 

January-December

Net sales from publishing operations in the other Nordic countries for
January-December amounted to EUR 31.9 million (EUR 28.7 million), an increase
of 11.4% from the previous year. Without the event business acquired in
September 2010 and at comparable exchange rates, net sales decreased by 2.7%.
Changes in exchange rates increased net sales by EUR 1.6 million. Advertising
revenue was up 15.1% on the previous year. 

Operating income from publishing operations in the other Nordic countries
without non-recurring items was EUR 1.5 million (EUR 1.7 million). Operating
income from publishing operations in the other Nordic countries was EUR -1.4
million (EUR 0.3 million). Operating income from publishing operations in the
other Nordic countries during the reporting period was affected by the weak
operating income of EUR -0.9 million (EUR -0.9 million) of Talentum HR, which
was sold at the end of December. 

Direct Marketing

In the Direct Marketing segment, financial development is reported for the
business of Talentum's subsidiary Suoramarkkinointi Mega Oy in Finland and the
Baltic countries. The company operates in the telemarketing business. 

October-December

Net sales from direct marketing for October-December amounted to EUR 2.5
million (EUR 2.1 million), and operating income was EUR 0.4 million (EUR 0.2
million). 

January-December

Net sales from direct marketing for January-December amounted to EUR 9.1
million (EUR 8.8 million), and operating income was EUR 1.2 million (EUR 0.9
million). 

TALENTUM GROUP

Management

Talentum Oyj's Annual General Meeting on 1 April 2011 decided that the Board of
Directors should consist of six members. Joachim Berner, MBA, BBA, Atte
Palomäki, Group Vice President Corporate Communications, Kai Telanne, CEO and
Merja Strengell, MSc (Eng.) were re-elected as members of the Board. Aarne
Aktan, CEO, and Henri Österlund, CEO, were elected as new members of the Board.
Kai Telanne was elected the Chairperson of the Board and Merja Strengell the
Deputy Chairperson. 

The General Meeting re-elected Authorised Public Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy as auditors, with APA Juha Wahlroos as the auditor
responsible. 

Aarne Aktan, BSc (Econ.), was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Talentum Oyj
as of 1 December 2011. On 30 November 2011, he resigned as a member of Talentum
Oyj's Board of Directors after being nominated as the company's CEO. Talentum's
previous Chief Executive Officer, Juha Blomster, left the company on 28 October
2011. 

Corporate Governance

In its decision-making and corporate governance, Talentum Oyj observes its
Articles of Association, the Finnish Companies' Act, provisions on publicly
listed companies and NASDAQ OMX Helsinki's rules and regulations. Talentum
observes the Corporate Governance Code of Finnish listed companies. The
Corporate Governance Statement is presented in the Annual Report in a separate
section. 

Shares and share capital

On 31 December 2011, Talentum Oyj's share capital totalled EUR 18,593,518.79
and the company had 44,295,787 fully paid shares. The shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange. 

A total of 5,940,303 shares were traded in 2011, which corresponds to 13.4% of
the total number of shares. The highest price paid for shares in 2011 was EUR
2.16, and the lowest was EUR 1.36. The closing price for the shares on 30
December 2011 was EUR 1.47. 



On 31 December 2011, the company held 681,000 of its own shares, which is about
1.5% of Talentum's total shares and votes. Talentum did not buy any of its own
shares in 2011. 

Shareholdings of the Board of Directors and CEO

On 31 December 2011, the number of Talentum Oyj shares and options owned by
members of the Board of Directors as well as by the Chief Executive Officer and
Vice Executive Officer, personally or through companies in which they have a
controlling interest, was 10,710, representing 0.02% of the company's total
shares and votes. 

Authorisations of the Board of Directors

Authorisation of the Board of Directors to decide on the acquisition of
Talentum's own shares 

The Annual General Meeting on 1 April 2011 authorised the Board of Directors to
acquire a maximum of 3,500,000 of Talentum Oyj shares, which corresponds to
approximately eight (8) per cent of all Talentum Oyj shares. The authorisation
was unused as of 31 December 2011. 

Authorisation of the Board of Directors to decide on a share issue including
the conveyance of Talentum's own shares and the issue of special rights 

The Annual General Meeting on 1 April 2011 authorised the Board of Directors to
decide on a share issue including the conveyance of Talentum's own shares and
the issue of special rights. Based on the authorisations, Talentum may issue
new shares and/or dispose of shares it holds up to a maximum number of
3,500,000 shares, corresponding to approximately eight (8) per cent of the
issued shares of the company. The authorisations were unused as of 31 December
2011. 

Management's share-based incentive scheme

Talentum Oyj's Board of Directors decided on 18 March 2010 to establish a new
share-based incentive scheme for corporate management. The scheme consists of
three earnings periods, each comprising at least one and no more than three
earnings periods, the first of which was 1 January-31 December 2010. The second
earnings period began on 1 January 2011 and ended on 31 December 2011. The
bonuses will be paid partly in the company's shares and partly in cash after
the end of each earnings period. The proportion paid in cash will cover any
taxes and other such costs arising from the bonus. Transferring shares earned
within two years of the end of the earnings period is prohibited. The total
length of the scheme is 5 years. After this, the company's CEO must retain one
half of the shares earned by him under the scheme for the entire duration of
his employment relationship and for one year after its termination. The Board
of Directors will decide at a later stage on the next earnings periods and the
restrictions related to the disposal of the shares earned during these periods.
The possible scheme revenue for the 2011 earnings period is based on Talentum
Group's net sales and operating profit and Talentum's share revenue. Nine
people are covered by the scheme for the 2011 earnings period. If the scheme
targets are fully achieved in the 2011 earnings period, a maximum of 109,000
shares and the amount of cash required for taxes and similar charges arising
from the shares being issued will be given under the scheme. If the scheme
targets are fully achieved, a maximum of 484,500 shares in Talentum Oyj and the
amount of cash required for taxes and similar charges arising from the shares
being issued will be given within the scheme over a period of 3 years. 

In 2010 and 2011, no shares were given on the basis of the result.

Market guarantee

An agreement with Nordea Securities Oyj on a market guarantee for Talentum Oyj
shares became effective on 21 June 2004. Under the agreement, Nordea Securities
will submit a purchase and sale offer, such that the maximum permitted
differential between them is 3% of the purchase offer. The offers will include
a minimum of 2,500 shares. 

The Board of Directors' motion concerning distribution of profits

The parent company's distributable assets as of 31 December 2011 comprise
invested non-restricted equity of EUR 72,626,689.58, treasury shares of EUR
-2,834,420.30 and EUR 1,110,977.07 of retained earnings, of which the profit
for the financial period is EUR 188,437.84, totalling EUR 70,903,246.35. 

The Board of Directors proposes that no dividend should be distributed for
2011, and that funds be distributed from the invested non-restricted equity
reserve in the amount of EUR 0.06 per share (EUR 0.02 per share). 



Annual General Meeting

Talentum Oyj's Annual General Meeting will be held on 30 March 2012 at 2pm in
Helsinki. 

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE FINANCIAL PERIOD

Appointment of Group Executive Management

A new Group Executive Management was created for Talentum. As of 18 January
2012, it consists of Aarne Aktan (Chairman), CEO; Johan Ehrström, Director,
Nordic Events; Niclas Köhler, CFO; Lasse Rosengren, VEO, General Counsel; Roger
Thorén, CEO, Director, Publishing Operations in Sweden, and Elina Yrjölä,
Director, Publishing Operations in Finland. 

Negotiations on personnel reductions

On 30 January 2012, Talentum submitted a negotiation proposal to the personnel
representatives for personnel reductions. The negotiations will pertain to
personnel of Talentum Oyj and Talentum Media Oy in Finland and the personnel of
the magazine business in Sweden (about 330 people in total). The negotiations
will comply with local laws and regulations. Their aim is to achieve annual
cost savings of approximately EUR 4.5 million. It is estimated that the savings
will be implemented through both personnel reductions and other measures. The
manner of implementation will become evident during the negotiations. 



TABLES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



EUR million                                   10-12/    10-12/    1-12/    1-12/
                                                2011      2010     2011     2010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONTINUING OPERATIONS:                                                        
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales                                       24.6      23.1     83.5     74.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other operating income                           0.4       0.2      0.7      0.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Materials and services                           4.3       4.1     13.7     13.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Employee benefit expenses                       11.4      11.0     40.3     38.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation and amortisation                    0.4       0.5      1.7      1.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other operating expenses                        10.3       6.4     29.3     21.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                                -1.3       1.3     -0.7      0.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial income                                 0.1       0.5      1.0      1.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial expenses                               0.5       1.0      1.7      1.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share of income of associated companies          0.2       0.0      0.2      0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before taxes                             -1.5       0.8     -1.2      0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Taxes                                           -0.6       0.0     -0.6      0.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income for the period from continuing           -2.2       0.8     -1.8      0.1
 operations                                                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISCONTINUED OPERATION:                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income for the period from discontinued         -0.0      -0.2      7.3      0.1
 operation                                                                      
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income for the period                           -2.2       0.6      5.5      0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other comprehensive income:                                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences                          1.6       0.4      0.2      2.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences transferred into        -0.5         -     -0.3        -
 profit or loss                                                                 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available-for-sale investments                  -0.0         -     -0.0     -0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income tax on available-for-sale                 0.0         -      0.0      0.0
 investments                                                                    
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total comprehensive income for the period       -1.1       1.0      5.3      2.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income for the period attributable to:                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Owners of the parent company                    -2.2       0.6      5.5      0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-controlling interest                         0.0       0.0     -0.0     -0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total comprehensive income for the period                                       
 attributable to:                                                               
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Owners of the parent company                    -1.1       1.0      5.3      2.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-controlling interest                         0.0       0.0     -0.0     -0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic and diluted Earnings per share, EUR,     -0.05      0.01    -0.04     0.00
 continuing operations *                                                        
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic and diluted Earnings per share, EUR,      0.00      0.00     0.17     0.00
 discontinued operation *                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



* Earnings per share are calculated from income attributed to the equity owners
of the parent company. 



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION



EUR million                                  12/2011  12/2010
-------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS                                                       
-------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current assets                                           
-------------------------------------------------------------
Property, plant and equipment                    1.0      1.2
-------------------------------------------------------------
Goodwill                                        19.7     31.7
-------------------------------------------------------------
Other intangible assets                         12.4     14.5
-------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in associates                        0.3      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Available-for-sale investments                   0.1      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax assets                              1.0      1.8
-------------------------------------------------------------
Other non-current receivables                    5.6      1.8
-------------------------------------------------------------
Total non-current assets                        40.2     51.2
-------------------------------------------------------------
Current assets                                               
-------------------------------------------------------------
Inventories                                      0.7      1.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Trade and other receivables                     13.8     10.9
-------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents                        2.6      1.5
-------------------------------------------------------------
Current receivables                             17.2     13.5
-------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL ASSETS                                    57.3     64.7
-------------------------------------------------------------
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                       
-------------------------------------------------------------
Equity attributable to owners of the parent                  
-------------------------------------------------------------
Share capital                                   18.6     18.6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Treasury shares                                 -2.8     -2.8
-------------------------------------------------------------
Other reserves                                   0.4      0.5
-------------------------------------------------------------
Invested non-restricted equity fund              2.4      3.3
-------------------------------------------------------------
Retained earnings                                3.3     -2.2
-------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                           21.9     17.4
-------------------------------------------------------------
Non-controlling interest                         0.1      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Total equity                                    21.9     17.5
-------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current liabilities                                      
-------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax liabilities                         3.3      3.8
-------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current financial  liabilities               0.1      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Pension obligation                               0.1      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Other non-current liabilities                    0.7      1.7
-------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current provisions                           0.2      0.3
-------------------------------------------------------------
Total non-current liabilities                    4.4      6.0
-------------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities                                          
-------------------------------------------------------------
Current financial liabilities                    1.1     13.8
-------------------------------------------------------------
Advances received                               16.8     13.7
-------------------------------------------------------------
Trade and other payables                        13.1     13.6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Current provisions                                 -      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
Total current liabilities                       31.0     41.1
-------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                    57.3     64.7
-------------------------------------------------------------





CONSOLIDATAD STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS



EUR million                                                     1-12/      1-12/
                                                                 2011       2010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from operating activities                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                                                  7.0        0.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustments to operating income*                                 -3.4        1.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in working capital                                         1.9        0.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial items and taxes                                        -1.1        0.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash generated from operating activities                      4.4        2.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acquisition of subsidiaries and associates, net of cash             -       -2.5
 acquired                                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disposal of subsidiaries and associates, net of cash             12.4        0.3
 disposed of                                                                    
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and                 -1.4       -1.1
 intangible assets                                                              
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash generated from investing activities                     11.1       -3.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in current loans                                         -13.4       -1.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repayment of non-current loans                                      -       -0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends paid and other return of equity                        -0.9          -
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used in financing activities                           -14.3       -2.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in cash and cash equivalents                               1.2       -2.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period              1.5        3.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign exchange adjustment                                      -0.1        0.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents                           1.2       -2.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period                    2.6        1.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Cash flows from discontinued operation included in the consolidated statement
of cash flows are specified in the disclosure tables. 

*Adjustments to operating income mainly include depreciation and amortisation
and adjustments related to gain and loss on sale resulting from the sale of
Group companies presented in the cash from investing activities. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY



a = Share capital         f = Retained earnings                                 
b = Treasury shares       g = Equity attributable to equity owners of the parent
c = Fair value reserve     (before non-controlling interest)                    
d = Translation reserve   h = Non-controlling interest                          
e = Invested              i = Total equity                                      
 non-restricted equity                                                          
 fund                                                                           





EUR million                  a     b     c     d     e     f     g     h     i  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January            18.6  -2.8   0.0   0.5   3.3  -2.2  17.4   0.1  17.5
2011                                                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total other comprehensive               -0.0  -0.2         5.5   5.3  -0.0   5.3
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Return of equity                                    -0.9        -0.9        -0.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends                                                             -0.0  -0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity at December 31 2011  18.6  -2.8   0.0   0.3   2.4   3.3  21.9   0.1  21.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity 1 January            18.6  -2.8   0.0  -2.2   3.3  -2.2  14.6   0.3  14.9
2010                                                                            
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Business combinations                                                 -0.2  -0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other items                                               -0.1  -0.1        -0.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total other comprehensive               -0.0   2.7         0.2   2.9  -0.0   2.9
 income                                                                         
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity December 31 2010     18.6  -2.8   0.0   0.5   3.3  -2.2  17.4   0.1  17.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------





NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the preparation of this financial statement release, Talentum has applied
the same principles as in the financial statements for 2010, apart from the
additions described below. 

From 1 January 2011, Talentum has adopted the following revised and amended
IFRS standards: 

Revised IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures

The revised standard specifies the concept of ‘related party', which may have
an impact on the disclosures provided in the notes to the financial statements. 

In addition, the Group has adopted the Improvements to IFRSs (May 2010).

The other new and revised standards and interpretations are not relevant to the
Group. 

All figures in this report have been rounded up or down, so the sum of single
figures may be different from the totals shown. 



TALENTUM GROUP BY SEGMENT, CONTINUING OPERATIONS





1-12/2011                 Publishing   Publishing Other   Direct    Other  Total
                           Finland     Nordic Countries  marketing              
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EUR million                                                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
External sales                  45.8               31.9        5.6    0.2   83.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inter-segment net sales                                        3.5   -3.5    0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                 2.8                1.5        1.2   -3.2    2.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Segment income before            2.8                1.5        1.2   -3.2    2.4
 taxes                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation:                                                                 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Segment income before                                                        2.4
 taxes                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-recurring items                                                         -3.1
 unallocated to the                                                             
 segments                                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing items, net                                                        -0.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share of income of                                                           0.2
 associated companies                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consolidated income                                                         -1.2
 before taxes                                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------









1-12/2010                 Publishing   Publishing Other   Direct    Other  Total
                           Finland     Nordic Countries  marketing              
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EUR million                                                                     
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
External sales                  39.2               28.7        6.0    0.2   74.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inter-segment net sales                                        2.8   -2.8    0.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                 1.4                1.7        0.9   -2.1    1.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Segment income before            1.4                1.7        0.9   -2.1    1.9
 taxes                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation:                                                                 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Segment income before                                                        1.9
 taxes                                                                          
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-recurring items                                                         -1.8
 unallocated to the                                                             
 segments                                                                       
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing items, net                                                        -0.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share of income of                                                           0.0
 associated companies                                                           
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consolidated income                                                          0.0
 before taxes                                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



GROUP COMPANIES SOLD DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

In August 2011, the Group sold Sweden-based Sverige Bygger AB and Nordic
Construction Media AB as well as Norway-based Norge Bygges AS to DOCU Group
Sweden AB. The purchase price was EUR 15.2 million, and it was paid entirely in
cash. It was decided to sell the companies because, according to the Group's
estimate, the purchase price exceeded their value creation potential as part of
the Group. Within the Group, the companies sold formed a business providing
information and marketing services for the construction industry in Sweden and
Norway, and they are reported as discontinued operation in the financial
statements. The companies had 77 employees in Sweden and 8 in Norway. 

Income from discontinued operations



EUR million         1-12/2011  1-12/2010
----------------------------------------
Revenue *                12.3        6.9
----------------------------------------
Expenses                 -4.7        6.7
----------------------------------------
Taxes                    -0.3       -0.0
----------------------------------------
Profit after taxes        7.3        0.1
----------------------------------------

* Revenue for January-December 2011 includes EUR 7.3 million of gain on sale
from discontinued operation. 



                                                 1-12/2011  1-12/2010
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings per share, discontinued operation, EUR       0.17       0.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------



Cash flows from discontinued operation included in the consolidated cash flow
statement 



EUR million                             1-12/2011  1-12/2010
------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from operating activities *       -0.2        0.5
------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities *       11.4        0.0
------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                        11.2        0.5
------------------------------------------------------------

* The payments of the expert fees related to discontinued operation are
presented in the cash flows from operating activities. The difference between
the purchase price received in cash and the cash and cash equivalents of the
companies sold is presented in the cash flow from investing activities. 

Effect of the sale of discontinued operation on Group's financial position



EUR million                                            9 August 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Property, plant and equipment                                    0.1
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Goodwill                                                         6.6
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Other intangible assets                                          1.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Current receivables                                              1.7
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents                                        3.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-current liabilities                                         -0.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities                                             -5.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets and liabilities                                     8.0
--------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase consideration settled in cash                          15.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiaries disposed of            3.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash inflow on disposal                                         11.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------



In addition, on 28 December 2011, the Group sold its Swedish subsidiary,
Talentum HR AB, which provides information services and consulting in the HR
sector, to Wise Group AB. The purchase price was EUR 3.1 million, of which EUR
2.2 million was paid in cash. The rest has been recognised as a short-term
receivable (EUR 0.5 million to fall due within six months and EUR 0.4 million
within 12 months of the date on which the transaction becomes effective). The
Group had acquired Talentum HR in 2007, and the company had about 30 employees
at the time of the acquisition. In 2011, the company's net sales amounted to
EUR 4.5 million (EUR 4.9 million in 2010), and operating income was EUR -0.9
million (EUR -0.9 million in 2010). Due to the company's relatively low income,
its strategy and management were updated in 2011. However, the expected effects
of the changes on performance were only partly realised before the company's
sale. Loss on sale of EUR 2.6 million, including the costs incurred in the sale
and the translation differences related to the unit sold, are reported under
other operating expenses. 
Effect of the sale of Talentum HR AB on Group's financial position



EUR million                                                28 December 2011
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goodwill                                                                5.4
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment               0.1
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax assets                                                     0.1
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inventories                                                             0.1
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trade and other receivables                                             1.2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents                                               1.3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities                                                    -2.6
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets and liabilities                                            5.5
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current receivable recognised on purchase consideration                 0.9
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase consideration settled in cash                                  2.2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary disposed of                    -1.3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash inflow on disposal                                                 0.9
---------------------------------------------------------------------------



CHANGE IN SHARE QUANTITIES *



                                1,000 shares  1-12/2011  1-12/2010
------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of shares outstanding at period start     43,615     43,615
------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of shares outstanding at period end       43,615     43,615
------------------------------------------------------------------

* Excluding treasury shares held by the company

For the period under review, the weighted average number of shares used in the
calculation of earnings per share during the financial period is 43,614,787
(43,614,787 shares 1-12/2010). 

The number of shares issued is 44,295,787.

PERSONNEL BY SEGMENT ON AVERAGE, CONTINUING OPERATIONS



                                    1-12/2011  1-12/2010
--------------------------------------------------------
Publishing Finland*                       243        210
--------------------------------------------------------
Publishing Other Nordic Countries*        173        152
--------------------------------------------------------
Direct Marketing                          314        327
--------------------------------------------------------
Other                                      24         18
--------------------------------------------------------
Total                                     754        707
--------------------------------------------------------

* Include the 63 employees of the event business acquired on 15 September 2010.

CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT



EUR million                                                12/2011  12/2010
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying amount at the beginning of period                     1.2      1.3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additions *                                                    0.5      0.4
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additions through business combinations                          -      0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disposals through divestments                                 -0.6        -
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated depreciation of disposals through divestments      0.5        -
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other disposals                                               -0.0     -0.3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated depreciation of other disposals                    0.0      0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation for the period*                                  -0.6     -0.3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences                                        0.0      0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying amount at the end of the period                       1.0      1.2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------



CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS



EUR million                                                12/2011  12/2010
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying amount at the beginning of period                    46.2     39.7
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additions *                                                    0.9      0.7
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchase price allocation                                        -      0.6
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additions through business combinations                          -      2.7
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disposals through divestments                                -16.3        -
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated amortisation of disposals through divestments      2.6        -
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other disposals                                               -0.4     -0.2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated amortisation of other disposals                    0.3      0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amortisation for the period*                                  -1.4     -1.9
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Translation differences                                        0.2      4.5
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying amount at the end of the period                      32.1     46.2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

*Additions include EUR 0.1 million (EUR 0.0 million) and depreciation and
amortisation EUR 0.3 million (EUR 0.6 million) from discontinued operation. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS



EUR million                           1-12/2011  1-12/2010
----------------------------------------------------------
Employee benefits for key management        1.5        1.2
----------------------------------------------------------
Payments to pension fund                      -       -0.2
----------------------------------------------------------
Associates and joint ventures:                            
----------------------------------------------------------
Sales                                       1.1        0.6
----------------------------------------------------------
Purchases                                   1.1        0.3
----------------------------------------------------------
Receivables                                 0.2        0.1
----------------------------------------------------------
Liabilities                                 0.8        0.5
----------------------------------------------------------



GUARANTEES AND LEASING OBLIGATIONS



EUR million                            12/2011  12/2010
-------------------------------------------------------
Guarantees posted for own commitments                  
-------------------------------------------------------
Guarantees                                 0.1      0.1
-------------------------------------------------------





EUR million                 12/2011  12/2010
--------------------------------------------
Leasing obligations                         
--------------------------------------------
Less than one year              3.6      4.6
--------------------------------------------
Between one and five years      9.2      9.6
--------------------------------------------
More than five years            2.7      0.8
--------------------------------------------
Total                          15.6     14.9
--------------------------------------------





Calculation of key indicators

Earnings per share = Profit for the period attributable to parent company
shareholders / Adjusted average number of shares at the end of the financial
period 

Equity per share = Equity attributable to parent company shareholders /
Adjusted average number of shares at the end of the financial period 

Equity ratio, % = Total equity / Balance sheet total - advances received x 100

Gearing, % = Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash equivalents / Total
equity x 100 

Interest-bearing net debt = Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash
equivalents 

Market capitalisation = Number of shares at the end of the financial period x
trading price at the end of the financial period 

This financial statement release report is unaudited.

General statement

The forecasts and estimates presented here are based on the management's
current view of economic development, and the actual results may differ
substantially from what is now expected of the company. 

Financial information 2012

Talentum is planning to publish the results in 2012 as follows:

January-March income, 27 April 2012
January-June income, 20 July 2012
January-September income, 24 October 2012

TALENTUM OYJ

Board of Directors



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chief Executive Officer Aarne Aktan, telephone +358 40 342 4440

Chief Financial Officer Niclas Köhler, telephone +358 40 342 4420

DISTRIBUTION
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Principal media



BRIEFING

A briefing in Finnish will be held for analysts and the media today, 15
February 2012 at 10:00am at the Talentum head office, Annankatu 34-36 B,
Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. The financial results will be presented by CEO Aarne
Aktan. 

This report has been published in Finnish and translated into English. In case
of any discrepancy between the versions, the Finnish version shall prevail. 

Talentum Oyj
Annankatu 34-36 B
FI-00100 Helsinki
Telephone +358 20 442 40
www.talentum.com